Ongoing Events:

Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Every second Saturday of the month ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7:00 a.m. until. For more info call (337) 821-5532.

Scheduled Events:

2012 Calendar of Events

Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Feb. 11 ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7:00 a.m. until. For more info call (337) 821-5532.

Krew de Rosie Mardi Gras Queen’s Pageant ~ February 11 ~ Strand Theatre ~Age divisions for girls all ages and boys to 24 months. All kings and queens will be invited to ride in the Jennings Mardi Gras Parade. Call Brandy at  (337) 277-5678 or Amy at (337) 368-5606 for more info.

Lake Arthur Mardi Gras Parade & Activities ~ Feb. 11 ~ Downtown Lake Arthur. ~For details call Ann LeBoeuf at (337) 658-7468.

Grand Marais Mardi Gras Ball ~ February 17 ~ Grand Marais Center ~ Ball will be from 8:00 p.m. ’til midnight, with J.J. Fuselier as the D.J. Call (337) 296-8574 for tickets and more info.

8th Annual Squeeze Box Shootout ~ Feb. 18 ~ Strand Theatre ~ Doors open at 11:00 a.m., with intertainment by the “Back Door Band”. Competition starts at 11:30 a.m.  Accordion players will compete for over $3,000 in trophies & prize money. For more info call (337) 821-5532.  www.jeffdavis.org    Co-sponsored by the City of Jennings, The Jeff Davis Tourist Commission, and the Jennings Festival Association.

 Jennings Mardi Gras Festival & Parade   ~ February 18 ~ Activities begin in Founders Park on Main Street at 10:30 a.m. Great food cookin’ and family fun & crafts. Great classic Cajun music with August Broussard on stage from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The 20th Annual parade begins at 4:30 p.m. on North Main Street. Immediately following the parade, dance & listen to more great music live by Muzic Unlimited in Founders Park. For mor information call (337) 821-5532 or www.cityofjennings.com/events

Labelle Femme Fashion Show ~ February 25 ~ Strand Theatre ~ Show starts at 1:00 p.m. Free Admission. For more information call 824-7272.

Jeff Davis Parish Business Alliance Legislative Breakfast~  March 1 ~ For details call (337) 824-0933.

Jeff Davis Business Alliance “Lets Do Business” Trade Show ~ March 3 ~  Grand Marais Center, 9:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. For info call (337) 824-0933.

Second Saturday Flea Market ~ March 10 ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7:00 a.m. until. For more info call (337) 821-5532.

ABOB Performance of  “The Cemetery Club” by Ivan Menchell ~ March 17, 18, 24, & 25 ~ Strand Theatre ~ Three widows meet once a month for tea before visiting their husbands’ graves. The story follows their journey as single women. Saturdays, March 17 & 24, show starts at 7:00 p.m. Sundays, March 18 & 25, show starts at 2:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale March 12, 5:oo to 7:oo p.m. (337) 821 5509 www.blockoffbroadway.com or www.jenningsstrand.com

Lake Arthur River Fest ~ March 24 ~ On the Lake in downtown Lake Arthur ~ www.lakearthurfestivals.com

Jennings Lion’s Club Lottery Run ~ March 31 ~ Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. First bike out at 10:00 a.m. Driver $20, Passenger $15. Benefits the Louisiana Crippled Children’s Camp & the Louisiana Eye Foundation. E-mail KathyB@jdbank.com for more info.

Jeff Davis Business Alliance Golf Tournament ~ April 13 ~ Jennings Golf Course ~ For more info call (337) 824-0933.

5th Annual Relay for LIfe Golf Tournament ~ April 14 ~ Jennings Golf Course ~ For more info call (337) 824-1274.

Second Saturday Flea Market ~ April 14 ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7:00 a.m. until. For more info call (337) 821-5532.

The Thelma Richard High School Drama Showcase ~ April 15 ~ Strand Theatre ~ Call (337) 821-5509 for more information.

The Jennings Daily News Womanless Beauty Pageant ~ April 21 ~ Strand Theatre ~  All proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. For more info call the Jennings Daily News at (337) 824-3011.

“Spring Arts & Crafts Show“ ~ April 21 ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To benefit the Jeff Davis Communities Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) shelter. For more info call (337) 616-8418.

Jeff Davis Parish Relay for Life ~ April 27 ~  Lake Arthur Park, Lake Arthur ~ for details contact Co-Chairs: Joy Huval at (337) 824-3251 or Polly Bellard at (337) 224-9222.

Grand Marais Bridal Expo & Fashion Show ~ April 28 ~ Grand Marais Courtyard ~ Jennings ~ For more info call (337) 616-8843

Barnstormer’s Air Festival ~ May 5 ~EAA Chapter 541 Statewide Fly-In ~ Jennings Airport ~ http://eaa541.tripod.com/  Email lkrieloe@aol.com

Second Saturday Flea Market ~ May 12  ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7:00 a.m. until. For more info call (337) 821-5532.

Miss Rosie Queen’s Pageant ~ May 12 ~ Strand Theatre ~ For more info call Brandy at (337) 277-5678 or Amy at (337) 368-5606.

Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony ~ May 15 ~ Emergency Services Park at corner of Broadway & Market St. ~ 5:30 p.m. For more info call 821-5513.

MAIN STREET FARMERS MARKET ~ Every Saturday Rain or Shine ~ 7:00 a.m. -10:oo a.m. Founders Park on Main St. in Jennings. Mid May through November (except Oct. 27 during JENNINGS ALIVE) For more info call Joanne at (337) 821-2723.

Acadiana Gourd Festival ~  May 19 ~ Multi Purpose Building ~ For more info call Kate “The Gourd Lady” Bangle at (337) 824-8952.

CHIPS Performance – A NIGHT OF … MYSTERY ~ May 26 & 27 ~ Strand Theatre ~ (337)821-5509. Admission $5.00

Lake Arthur Regatta ~May 26 & 27 ~ Downtown Lake Arthur ~For schedule & info : www.lakearthurfestivals.com.

Second Saturday Flea Market ~ June 9 ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7:00 a.m. until. For more info call (337) 821-5532.

Jeff Davis Business Alliance Farmers Breakfast ~ June 26 ~ 7:30 a.m. ~ Welsh Community Center ~ Annual event held to honor area farmers. For details call (337) 824-0933.

The 21st Stars & Stripes Celebration & Fireworks ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ (I-10 Exit 64 & Hwy 26) Gates open at 4:00 p.m. Water fun for the kids & food & live entertainment, followed by a gigantic fireworks display at 9 p.m. Call (337) 821-5532 for more information.

Second Saturday Flea Market ~ July 14 ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7:00 a.m. until. For more info call (337) 821-5532.

Second Saturday Flea Market ~ August 11 ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7:00 a.m. until. For more info call (337) 821-5532.

Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Sept. 8 ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7:00 a.m. until. For more info call (337) 821-5532.

Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Oct. 13 ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7:00 a.m. until. For more info call (337) 821-5532.

Note: Dates and Times are subject to change and cancellation. For the latest event information call the contact number listed with the event.

This list of events is provided by the City of Jennings & the Jennings Festival Association, Inc.