Project Vernon Parish

Talbert-Pierson Cemetery

Project Vernon Parish National Register Properties | Places of Interest | Cemeteries | Trails & Byways Talbert-Pierson Cemetery located in the Cravens Community is a historic cemetery with grave houses (also know as grave shelters) as is part of the Myths & Legends Byway in Vernon Parish. The cemetery was placed on the National Register ofContinue reading “Talbert-Pierson Cemetery”

Wreaths Across America | Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery

Project Vernon Parish | Festivals & Events | Cemeteries Wreaths Across America is an annual event that takes place across America every December and endeavors to teach the “importance of remembering our fallen heroes, honoring those who serve, and teaching our children about the sacrifices made by veterans and their families to preserve our freedoms.” Continue reading “Wreaths Across America | Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery”

MayFest

Project Vernon Parish | Festivals & Events MayFest is an annual music festival hosted by the Vernon Parish Tourism Commission in Historic Downtown Leesville. The festival was awarded the Louey Award for 2012 Festival of the Year by the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association. Past performers at MayFest include many local, regional, and national favorites, including:Continue reading “MayFest”

Mardi Gras Parade

Project Vernon Parish | Festivals & Events Our Mardi Gras Parade took place on February 14, 2015; this annual event is hosted by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce and is held in Historic Downtown Leesville.

West Louisiana Forestry Festival

Project Vernon Parish | Festivals & Events The 108th Annual West Louisiana Forestry Festival took place on October 1-5, 2014 at the West Louisiana Forestry Festival Fairgrounds. The fair and carnival open on the 1st Wednesday of October and kick off with the Annual Senior Citizens Day hosted by the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office andContinue reading “West Louisiana Forestry Festival”

1941 Louisiana Maneuvers Commemoration

Project Vernon Parish | Festivals & Events While this event did not take place in Vernon Parish, the Louisiana Maneuvers were conducted throughout Vernon Parish, Beauregard Parish, and East Texas in 1941 to prepare the United States for WWII. This first commemorative event took place at the Historic DeRidder Army Air Base in Beauregard Parish onContinue reading “1941 Louisiana Maneuvers Commemoration”

West Louisiana BBQ Cook-Off

Project Vernon Parish | Festivals & Events The 4th Annual West Louisiana BBQ Cook-Off took place at the West Louisiana Forestry Festival Fairgrounds on April 5, 2014. The West Louisiana BBQ Cook-Off is an non-sanctioned local event that is sponsored by the West La. Forestry Festival Fair Board every year on the 1st Saturday inContinue reading “West Louisiana BBQ Cook-Off”