Events Calendar For 2008:

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.....

March 10 - June 13 ~ Evangeline, the Birthplace of Louisiana Oil ~ W.H. Tupper Museum ~ An original exhibit of early oil days in Evangeline, Louisiana. See artifacts, photos, static displays and more. Call (337) 821-5532 for more information. www.tuppermuseum.com

May 10 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. For more information call (337) 329-0077.

May 27 - June 1 2008 U.S. Open Clay Shoot Championship ~ Cajun Elite Shooting Club ~ For more information call (337) 824-2110 www.jeffdavis.org

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

June 7 & 8 ~ TBA ~ CHIPS Youth Theatre annual production ~ For more information call (337) 821-5509.

June 14 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. For more information call (337) 329-0077.

June 28 ~ 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. Call (337) 821-5532 for more information.

July 12 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. For more information call (337) 329-0077.

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

August 9 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. For more information call (337) 329-0077.

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

September 13 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. For more information call (337) 329-0077.

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

October 3 & 4 ~ End of Season Stearman Fly-In ~ Jennings Airport grounds, behind the Holiday Inn, Hwy. 26. For more information call 1-800-264-5521.

October 1 – 4 ~ Jeff Davis Parish Fair ~ Fairgrounds, Hwy. 26 South. For more information call (337) 824-1773

October 11 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. For more information call (337) 329-0077.

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

October 31 ~ 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.

November 8 ~ Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. For more information call (337) 329-0077.

November 21 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 22 ~ Freddie Pate’s Jamboree ~ Strand Theatre ~ 7 p.m. For advanced seat reservations call (337) 779-2343 www.freddiepate.com

December 6 ~ 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 6 ~ 11th 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 13 ~ Second Saturday Flea Market ~ Louisiana Oil & Gas Park ~ 7 a.m. ~ 7 p.m. For more information call (337) 329-0077.

December 13 ~ Sounds of Christmas ~ Strand Theatre ~ 2 p.m & 7:30 p.m. The annual community Christmas musical features live performances of traditional Christmas selections by local talent and special guests. All seats reserved, call (337) 821-5509 for more information.

December 20 ~ Freddie Pate’s Jamboree ~ Strand Theatre ~ 7 p.m. For advanced seat reservations call (337) 779-2343 www.freddiepate.com