Slaughter Fall Festival
The Slaughter Fall Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26. The free event will feature carnival games, pie smashing, cake walks, bounce houses, food vendors, craft vendors, train rides, an air rifle trailer, costume contest, music and door prizes.
West Feliciana playground survey available
A short survey asking ideas for a better Butterworth Playground is available at forms.office.com/r/UC0UDa27Qw. Submit responses by Nov. 30. Share this with other families, especially those who can give input on what ADA accessibility needs are a priority in the community.
Support the alumni association
The East Feliciana Unified Alumni Association is holding its annual Plate Sale fundraiser Friday, Oct. 25 at McManus Volunteer Fire Station, 5270 La. 10, Jackson. Orders are $12 a plate with a choice of barbecue or smoked chicken with potato salad, baked beans, cake, roll and drink or a catfish plate with potato salad, sweet peas, cake, roll and drink.
Walk up and presale purchases are available.
To place orders or for information, contact Kenny Sanders (225) 252-5801, Janice Armstead (225) 244-3374 or Henry Taylor (225) 719-2625.
Learn about breastfeeding
The ABCs of Breastfeeding will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 2 at Lane Regional Medical Center Board Conference Room, 6300 Main St., Zachary. Email or call Jamie Schmolke to reserve a spot: jschmolke@lanermc.org or (225) 658-6612.
Yellow Leaf band schedule
Visit tinyurl.com/txcr65k3 for the schedule of bands at the Yellow Leaf Arts Festival. Arts for All presents Yellow Leaf Arts Festival with juried artists and live music from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 26-27. Conner Burns, a potter, is the featured artist. More information, www.artsforallwestfeliciana.com.
Christmas parade sign-up underway
Visit www.facebook.com/citcstfrancisville to sign up for the Christmas in the Country parade. Christmas in the Country in St. Francisville is set for Dec. 6-8.
Area Halloween information
- The town of Jackson and JTEC invite goblins and princesses in the area to the annual Spooktacular Event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. The event is held along College Street starting at the corner of Charter Street (La. 10). Any businesses or individuals interested in setting up a trunk to hand out treats should contact Bonnie Boyer at (225) 324-5083.
- Be ready for a fun Halloween celebration at the East Feliciana Trunk or Treat event. Decorate your trunk full of treats, games and costumes on Lawyer’s Row in Clinton. This event is Friday, Oct. 25. Decorating begins at 8 a.m. The first bus from the schools will arrive at 9:15 a.m. RSVP at efchamberofcommerce@gmail.com.
- Trick-or-Treat in St. Francisville is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
Market themes
The St. Francisville Farmers Market is held Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Upcoming theme dates include:
Nov. 21 is Thanks & Giving Back event. Customers who bring in nonperishable food items, which will be donated to the food bank, will be given $1 tokens for purchases at the market.
Dec. 19 is the Christmas reception. Refreshments will be available as well as a chance to shop for last minute gifts and holiday food. Santa will be on hand for photos.
Save the date
- The 20th annual Feliciana Family and Friends Mardi Gras Parade in Jan. 25 in downtown Clinton.
- The 90th annual 2025 LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show will be Feb. 11-18 at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales.
- The Feliciana Wildflower Festival will be June 7 and the group is seeking applications for sponsors, vendors and guest speakers. Visit www.facebook.com/FelicianaWildflowerProject for information.
- The Day the War Stopped is planned for June 7.