The Natchitoches Parish Fair is a family oriented week of fun and entertainment. There is something for everyone. It includes numerous rides for young and old. Food concessions are there to satisfy everyone’s hunger and thirst from miles around with local cuisine and traditional carnival food.
The carnival opens Wednesday-Friday from 5-10 p.m., Saturday from noon-10 p.m. It’s $4 to enter/children 2 and under free. Arm Bands are $15 Wednesday-Thursday from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday from noon–5 p.m. and $18 Friday from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday from 5-10 p.m. The Rodeo will be Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under.
Monday, Sept. 24
8 a.m.–5 p.m. – Hay Bale Decorating Contest
9 a.m. – Archery Competition
10 a.m.-6 p.m. – Competitive exhibits accepted
2 p.m.-8 p.m. – Educational booths set up
Tuesday, Sept. 25
8 a.m.-noon – Exhibit building closed during judging
9 a.m.-8 p.m. – Animals including poultry and rabbits. Entries may be admitted to the barn.
9 a.m. – 4-H BB Gun Show
Wednesday, Sept. 26
Blue Exhibit Building opens
School Spirit Night
9 a.m.-noon – Sassy Senior Day
8 a.m.-noon – Second Annual Beebe Martin Memorials FFA Competition
5:15 p.m. – Poultry and Rabbit Show
6 p.m. – Fair Opening Ceremonies
6 p.m. – Dance Studios and Cheer Groups
10 p.m. – Parish Animals must be weighed in and placed in the barn.
Thursday, Sept. 27
Kids Day
5 p.m. – Parish Showmanship
6:30 p.m. – 4-H Talent Show
Dress your livestock competition following the conclusion of showmanship. Parish Hog show to follow the conclusion of the dress your livestock.
Friday, Sept. 28
Kids Day
10 a.m. – Forestry Skills Competition
5 p.m. – Market Lamb Show
6 p.m. – Market and Breeding
Goat Show
6-8 p.m. – BluVudoo Quintet
7:30 p.m. – Rodeo
Saturday, Sept. 29
10 a.m. – Chili Cook off begins, tasting at noon
11 a.m. – Weigh in for Commercial Dairy and Heifers
12 p.m. – Dairy Show
1:30 p.m. – Parish House Pet Show
2 p.m. – Beef Show
7:30 p.m. – Rodeo
7-10 p.m. – Clifton Swamp Pop Band
