UCA Work Day

Union Christian Academy - 110 W Hill St., Farmerville, Louisiana

Union Christian Academy parents, staff, and students are asked to help UCA prepare for the coming school year by participating in the UCA Work Day July 22. Volunteers should sign up using this Google form so we know who is coming and can better plan the day: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdydsG7W1Ymjg.../viewform Lunch will be provided. Volunteers are needed …

Telling His Story: POW #1000

Union Parish Museum of History and Art - 211 N Main St., Farmerville, LA

Author Janis Pardue Hill, daughter of WWII death camp survivor and Union Parish native J.C. Pardue, will share her father’s story in a special presentation on Saturday, July 22, in the Union Museum of History and Art. Dr. Hill compiled Pardue’s memoirs into a compelling book, "Telling His Story: POW #1000", published in December. The …

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60th Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival

The 60th Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival runs July 27-29. The festival is organized by the Farmerville Jaycees. See the festival's full schedule of events below.

International Tasting Tour Sponsorship Deadline

Union Parish Museum of History and Art - 211 N Main St., Farmerville, LA

July 31 is the deadline to become a sponsor for the Union Museum of History and Art's annual International Tasting Tour, scheduled for Sept. 21. Those interested in sponsoring or …

Run for the Diamonds entry deadline

North Louisiana Exhibition Center - 165 Fairgrounds Rd., Ruston, Louisiana

July 31 is the deadline for the D'Arbonne Ranger Riders' Run for the Diamonds Shootout entries to be paid in full. Mailed entries must be postmarked by Aug. 7 for …

Rescuing Biodiversity

Meet author and conservationist, Johnny Armstrong as he shares his story of the protection and restoration of a North Louisiana ecosystem.

Comic-Con UP 2023

Union Parish Library - 202 W Jackson St., Farmerville, Louisiana

August 26 @ 10am Comic-Con UP 2023 has some great speakers and facilitators with expertise in improv, acting, stage combat, cosplay, graphic design, and photography/make-up/styling. We are so excited about this weekend! If you registered, we will see you Friday night at 6:00 for our opening ceremonies, costume contest, anime film, and much more!