Events Calendar For 2009:

Ongoing Events.....

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• Freddie Pates Jamboree - Live classic country music the last Saturday of every month.

• Main Street Farmer's Market - Fruits, vegetables, crafts, etc. every Saturday.

Scheduled Events.....

April 25 ~ 2nd Annual Faith Run (1 & 3 mile) Call Kim Juneau (337)824-8485 or (337)246-1924

April 25 ~ Freddie Pate’s Jamboree ~ Strand Theatre ~ 7 p.m. For advanced seat reservations call (337) 779-2343 www.freddiepate.com

May 9 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. For more information call (337) 368-6399.

May 14 ~ Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony ~ Emergency Services Park at the corner of Broadway and Market St. ~ 5:30pm For more info call (337)821-5513

May 23 ~ Jeff Davis Business Alliance Annual Sporting Clay Shoot ~ 8 a.m. Cajun Elite Shooting Complex, Evangeline. For more info call 337-824-0933.

May 30 ~ Freddie Pate’s Jamboree ~ Strand Theatre ~ 7 p.m. For advanced seat reservations call (337) 779-2343 www.freddiepate.com

June 13 & 14 ~ CHIPS Youth Theatre annual production ~ Strand Theatre ~ For more information call Troy Broussard, Jeff Davis Arts Council at (337) 821-5532. Email jeffdavisartscouncil@yahoo.com

June 13 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. For more information call (337) 368-6399.

June 27 ~ Freddie Pate’s Jamboree ~ Strand Theatre ~ 7 p.m. For advanced seat reservations call (337) 779-2343 www.freddiepate.com

July 3 ~ Stars & Stripes Celebration & Fireworks ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ (I-10 exit 64 & Hwy. 26) Gates open at 4 p.m. Water fun for the kids & food & live entertainment for all by T. Broussard & the Zydeco Steppers, followed by a gigantic fireworks display. Call (337) 821-5532 for more information.

July 11 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. For more information call (337) 368-6399.

July 24 - 25 ~ JHS Alumni Softball Tournament ~ for more info call Tom Precht @ 821-5520

July 25 ~ Freddie Pate’s Jamboree ~ Strand Theatre ~ 7 p.m. For advanced seat reservations call (337) 779-2343 www.freddiepate.com

August 8 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. For more information call (337) 368-6399.

August 29 ~ Freddie Pate’s Jamboree ~ Strand Theatre ~ 7 p.m. For advanced seat reservations call (337) 779-2343 www.freddiepate.com

September 6 ~ Roastin' w/Rosie Bar-b-que Festival Queen's Pageant ~ Strand Theatre ~ Call (337)824-5636 for details.

September 10, 7pm & Sept. 13, 2pm / Also Sept. 19, 7pm & Sept. 20, 2pm ~ ABOB Performance "A Bad Year For Tomatoes" ~ For more info call (337)821-5509

September 11 & 12 ~ 2nd annual ‘Roastin’ with Rosie” Bar-b-que Festival ~ Grand Marais Courtyard, N. Lake Arthur Ave. (formerly Stine Lumber) Live entertainment, good food & great fun for all ages. ~ For more information call (337) 821-5534 www.jeffdavis.org .

September 12 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. For more information call (337) 368-6399.

September 19 ~ Rice Run ~ Founders Park, Main Street, Jennings. Contact Mindy Hetzel at (337)734-2166.

September 26 ~ Freddie Pate’s Jamboree ~ Strand Theatre ~ 7 p.m. For advanced seat reservations call (337) 779-2343 www.freddiepate.com

October 1 – 3 ~ Jeff Davis Parish Fair ~ Fairgrounds, Hwy. 26 South. For more information call (337) 824-1773

October 2 & 3 ~ 29th Annual End of Season Stearman Fly-In ~ Jennings Airport grounds, behind the Holiday Inn, Hwy. 26. For more information call 1-800-264-5521. www.jenningsstearmanflyin.com

October 10 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. For more information call (337) 368-6399.

October 11, 2:00pm & October 12, 6:30pm ~ Strand Theatre ~ ABOB Auditions, call (337)821-5509 for more info. 

October 24 & 25 ~ Last Resort Car, Truck & Bike Show ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ For more info call Stu Daigle @ 337-329-3959; email: lastresortshow@yahoo.com

October 24 ~ Jennings Alive ~ Historic downtown Main Street ~ An open air market for tons of fun, shopping and great food for the entire family. For more information call (337) 821-5532.

October 29 ~ Main Street Trick or Treat ~ Downtown Main Street is closed off for local children up to 12 years old to safely trick or treat. Area businesses and local residents are invited to come to Main Street to hand out goodies to the little ghosts & goblins. Each year a costume contest takes place in Founders Park. Get more details by calling (337) 821-5532 

October 31 ~ Freddie Pate’s Jamboree ~ Strand Theatre ~ 7 p.m. For advanced seat reservations call (337) 779-2343 www.freddiepate.com

November 14 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. For more information call (337) 368-6399.

November 20 & 21 ~ "Girls Shopping Weekend" ~ Early Christmas shopping comes to Jeff Davis Parish. This Girls Only Weekend includes lodging, pampering and more fun than you can imagine. Rise early and board the Party Bus Express & let the fun & shopping begin. Get your girlfriends, sisters & Moms together & sign up early. Limited accomodations ~ For more info call (337) 821-5521.

November 20 & 21 ~ The Jeff Davis Business Alliance annual shop early for Christmas promotion. Features Alliance members offering special sales promotions and refreshments for shoppers. Entertainment in Founders Park, includes Santa Paws and an assortment of local crafters. For more info call (337)824-0933.

November 20 through December 31 ~ W.H. Tupper Museum Christmas Exhibit ~ 311 N. Main Street ~ Step back in time. See trees decorated with 1940’s Christmas ornaments from the Tupper family store. Also, see toys that were given as gifts to the children of that era. The Old Magnolia Room has been converted to a Winter Wonderland with snow villages, dolls, bears, trains, trees and more. For more information call (337) 821-5532 or visit www.tuppermuseum.com

November 21 ~ Freddie Pate’s Jamboree ~ Strand Theatre ~ 7 p.m. For advanced seat reservations call (337) 779-2343 www.freddiepate.com

December 5 ~ Christmas Parade & Festival ~ 5: 30 p.m. Main Street & Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ See Santa & Mrs. Clause arrive in Jennings high above the crowds riding on a City fire truck. Immediately following the parade, join the merriment at the Louisiana Oil & Gas Park for a huge bonfire, Christmas caroling, food and a gigantic fireworks display. For more information call (337) 821-5532.

December 5 ~ 13th Annual Christmas Festival Gumbo Cook-Off ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park (I-10 Exit 64 & Hwy. 26) ~ 4:30 p.m. Judging takes place for cash prizes & trophies. Sample some of the best chicken & sausage gumbo made in the area. While there join the Christmas Festival. You will experience other tempting foods, live entertainment and fireworks. No admission fee. For more information call (337) 821-5532.

December 12 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. For more information call (337) 368-6399.

December 12 ~ Sounds of Christmas ~ Strand Theatre ~ 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. performances. The annual community Christmas musical features live performances of traditional selections by local talent and special guests. All seats reserved. Call (337) 821-5509 for more information.

December 19 ~ Freddie Pate’s Jamboree ~ Strand Theatre ~ 7 p.m. For advanced seat reservations call (337) 779-2343 www.freddiepate.com