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That quaint and perky town in the movie Steel Magnolias is real! Experience the charm of the original French colony in Louisiana, established 1714 and well known as the film site of "Steel Magnolias". Discover our Landmark Historic District with shopping, dining, and attractions plus historic fort sites, museums, and year around cultural events and festivals.
Natchitoches is also recognized as the Bed & Breakfast Capital of Louisiana and home to the Cane River Creole National Historical Park at Oakland & Magnolia Plantations. The National Trust named our town one of the 2005 "Dozen Distinctive Destinations" for Historic Preservation.
October 17 & 18: Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival
The festival will take place at the downtown riverbank along the fabled Cane River Lake. Continuous live music, children's activity area, meat pie eating contest for children and adults, best meat pie tasting contest, meat pie making demonstration, poker run, memory walk (fundraiser for Alzheimer's), womanless beauty pageant, parade, car show, archery and fishing demonstrations are just some of things you can expect to see and enjoy at the festival. New website coming soon! www.meatpiefestival.com (800) 259-1714 or (318) 352-8072
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October 3 & 4: Return To The 50s Classic Car Show
2nd annual Classic Car Show on Historic Front Street in downtowntown Natchitoches. 50's music & Concessions, entertainment, outdoor movie and tons of classic cars! Bring your own seating - on Front Street. Click here for more information or contact Sandra Dickens at 318-352-1993.
THROUGH DECEMBER: Downtown Giveaway PromotionRegister monthly at participating downtown businesses for a $300 shopping spree. Participants must spend $20 to be eligible for the drawing. The winner will be drawn at 4:30 PM on last Friday of each month and announced on the "Jammin\' with Johnny" live radio show on 100.7 KZBL FM. For more information call (318) 352-8072.
For more information, call the Natchitoches Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 259-1714
A Top Retirement Town in the United States
Where to Retire Magazine • Sept/Oct 2008
Ten Bargain Retirement Spotsin the United States
US News & World Report • June 2007
Preserve America Presidential
Award for Heritage Tourism
Pres. George W. Bush • May 2007
Great American Main Street Award
National Trust for Historic Preservation
One of the Top 100 Places to Retire - Where to Retire Magazine • 2001 & 2002
1 of 12 Great Road Trips - National Geographic Traveler • 2002
