Such a fun event. It was very humid weather for a girl from Las Vegas... but the atmosphere was…read moreenergized and everyone was so friendly I forgot I was sweating. And there was a little homemade Italian Ice trailer that had delicious creations which I had both days I was there. Amazing music and dancing. Fun trinkets at the vendors. And most important the food and drinks were great! I thought the prices were great and if you arrive early on Friday the rings are even discounted. Dwayne Dopsie was AMAZING, worth the just to see him.

Great place to eat and listen to the music. Relaxing and enjoying and walking aroundread more

I went for the entertainment on Saturday November 8th. The show featured Jeter Jones as the…read moreheadliner & let me tell he really puts on a awesome show with the Perfect Blend Band. I came down from Boise Idaho & it was so woth it!! DRIGGS THE HANDY MAN" was great he had us all dancing and singing along! Buddy Lee 318 did his thing too! All the artists were amazing I was very entertained. Ill be back in 2 years!

Went for a work event. Lots of food options. Things were pretty clean. The ride operators and game…read morefolks (sorry I call them carnies) were not abrasive or pushy, but did their job to try and sell you. Fair food, funnel cake, goats, rides... There is something for everyone. The purse rule sucks... Don't take a purse, not take a clutch or a Crossbody. No matter how small you think it is, what they will allow is a wallet. That's it.

This is one of my annual rites of Spring to where others have vanished (see minor league baseball…read morein Shreveport, the Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Freedom Air Show (sigh)) So, really, now this is my only Rite of Spring. And God bless it so. I LOVE Smoking On The Red! This is one of the coolest events in all of this area. If you are an avid cigar afficianado such as I, then this is the place for you!!! Ladies are certainly welcome and encouraged to attend. As a matter of fact, if you are a single female and your friends are single females (even if you don't just love cigars, you should come to this event. There are dudes everywhere. I've always told all the ladies I know on the prowl, you got to go to where the guys are, if you want to find one. Go to where they are most comfortable. There, you will find them in packs. This is a great event as put on by The Tobacco House Inc, and this year, being once again hosted by the lovely environs of The Phoenix Underground in downtown Shreveport. There are cigars galore. Heavy appetizers. Whiskey and Scotch tastings (yes, please!) Live music thia year by Identity Crisis. The event lasts from 5pm to 9pm. Cost is 45 dollars. Buy your tickets in advance at all Tobacco House Inc outlets. You get waaaaay more than your 45 bucks back on this deal. All cigar lovers, male and female, must converge on the Phoenix Underground on Friday, April 5th, for this event!!!!

Super fun event hosted by the Shreveport Rotary Club. Well supported and very organized dragon…read moreboat festival. Great job! This review is based on my personal experience and all statements made herein reflect my personal opinion only. Your experience may be completely different.

I have been coming to the Farmer's Market for yeeeeears! I LOVE it! First, it's free to get in!…read moreSecond, if you're a male on a date, this is theee place to go on a Saturday morning! You can walk around, eat breakfast, get your morning coffee, squeeze and thump a couple of melons (Hey!...No! I know what you're thinking!) The Farmer's Market, located at Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport, is a nice place to people-watch, it's a great way to spend a Saturday morning, shooting the breeze, talking to farmers, merchants bout their crops and wares. This year (2012) looks to be the most popular and well-attended yet! Just about everything (literally) is sold under the sun! Everything is covered by large tents or canopies so you can stay cool! Today I bought a huge Patron bottle filled w/ delicious tabasco peppers! Awesome!...There is also a nice lady, under the bridge, after you've walked through both large tents, selling the most delicious breakfast sandwich, made to order...It's a chorizo sausage with a fried egg on top...THE BEST!!! She makes other breakfast items and other delicious Mexican dishes. The name of her business is Ki Mexico and just look for her booth under the bridge near the restrooms! Also look for Herb Swooch, who sells homemade dog and cat treats (that's right!) and jars up a mean set of peppers as well (See Patron bottle-only 8 bucks!!) Anyway, love the Farmer's Market, it's just a great community gathering. There is also a Farmer's Market, albeit a somewhat smaller version, on Tuesday afternoons. Here is the schedule: Summer Market- every Saturday until September 1st. Saturdays 7am to noon every Tuesday until July 17th Tuesdays 3pm to 6pm. Fall Market-Saturdays only-October 27th to November 17th Saturday 8am to noon The following is just a very short list of some of the things that are sold at the Farmer's Market: Fresh fruit and vegetables (of course!), all sorts of baked breads, cookies, cakes, pies, pork rinds, flavored crackers, beef jerky, fresh cut meats, wine, arts and crafts, salsas, jellies, jams and preserves, pickled this and pickled that, food made to order (such as sandwiches, coffee and cokes), live music, etc, etc, etc. Most vendors are cash only, so bring a wad of cash with you! 20 bucks will get you pretty far and should suffice, unless you lose control here, which is easy to do, and then you may wish you brought a little bit more with you. Parking is also free! I love the Fall Market too! It rocks! And if memory serves me right, the Tuesday (Summer) Market also has a cash bar in addition to live music, so bring your i.d.! There is no cash bar at the Market on Saturdays, sorry, to all of you crawling out of the bars and clubs downtown at 6am! Trying to still get your drink on! Go home!

This is the kind of farmer's market that's worth a visit, even if you don't really need anything…read more It's organized and big enough to always be worth a visit, but still feels local and funky and not overwhelming. Everything from veggies and meat to preserves to beauty products and plants.

The Poke Salad Festival is celebrating its' 42nd year in Blanchard, this Friday the 13th weekend in…read moreBlanchard. It seems that many of the master and top chefs in the outside world and the world outside of this, have begun to finally recognize and appreciate this pokeweed and its' culinary significance as it were, and as it is and always has been, here held in high esteem for a near half century. And in doing so annually here on the grounds of the Poke Salad Pavilion, and other parts of this small town next to and north of Shreveport, there is song, and there is dance, there is food and there is drink, all in honor of this great plant!

Had a great time at both the July 4th and Christmas festivals. Lots of food and rink vendors as…read morewell as souvenirs and crafts vendors. Very much family fun with great entertainment.

I always enjoy myself when I make the trip to Festival Plaza. Well except for holiday in Dixie. I…read moredon't like that one too much. Parking can be a hassle but I always get lucky and get a spot on commerce. That was the case - twice this week. Just a blocks walk. The Revel might be my favorite, followed by Mudbug Madness. Again- not a fan of Dixie.

I honestly wasn't looking forward to going to the Corn Maze for a birthday party my son was invited…read moreto this year, October 2015. I had been twice before but it was in their early days of opening. There just weren't many activities at that time. That has changed! Check out their website for a complete listing of all the activities they now have and I posted some pics as well. There is fun to be had for all ages. My 2 and 5 year olds both had a blast and were not ready to leave after being there for 4 hours. The birthday party package includes an indoor party area with pizza, Capri Suns, ice cream cups, ice cream sandwiches, serving and clean up of the food and the birthday cake you supply. They supply food for up to 15 people and additional food can be purchased. It includes unlimited use of all the rides and attractions that are currently going on such as the Pony Rides, Friendly Fire, Corn Cannons, Hay Ride, Corn Bin (like a giant sandbox for toddlers filled with dried corn kernals), Cow Train, Jumpy Thing, Barn Swing, Duck Races, Culvert Slide, etc. During the Fall Festival the Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, and the Flower Patch are also included but just the kids and not the chaperones get a pumpkin. The birthday pacages are available year round but only on Saturdays. I highly recommend a birthday there but not do much during the Fall festivities time. They just have too much going on and as a result it is unorganized and chaotic with misinformation. For example, being told that the pizza would not arrive for another 45 minutes (which is served at the beginning of the 1.5 hour allotted time slot) and to send guests out to enjoy the other activities, then the pizza arrives less than 10 minutes later and the host needs to quickly round up the party guests as the pizza is getting cold and your allotted time is ticking away. Another issue was the very young workers started handing out pizza to the adult chaperones before serving all the kids and running out of pizza. I have been told that at other times of the year there are not very many people there like the packed situation during the Fall and still lots of available activities. Just make sure to find out what current activities are available when you schedule.

It was a cold night outside but it kinda made it feel more real. They really know how to scare the…read morelife out of you. I was hearing screaming, chain saws, shot guns going off and crazy hair raising sounds the whole way. The actors were so different from what you would expect. Like nightmare movie stuff. Twisted, so crazy fun. My group went through twice the 1st night we went. The 2nd weekend we went out was different. I was happy not to see the same things. They really now how to give you a full immersion experience. Highly recommend...