Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsWest Louisiana Forestry Festival
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsWednesday Storytime at Vernon Parish Library
| 10:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsLunch at the Vernon Parish Council on Aging
| 10:30 am | Charity, FundraiserWednesday Treasure Hunt at Vintage Mall
| 11:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsHistoric District Commission Meeting for the City of Leesville
| 3:30 pm | Government, PoliticsGamers Night at Warrior Lanes
| 5:30 pm | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsOpen Play Pickleball at Warrior Fitness Center
| 6:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs
Thursday, October 8th, 2026
Vernon Parish School Closed for Parent Teacher Conference
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsPickering Red Devils Football Game
| Sports and Recreation | Deridder High School | DeridderLeesville Wampus Cats Football Game
| Sports and Recreation | Deridder High School | DeridderWest Louisiana Forestry Festival
| Community and Civic Groups, Clubs76th Annual Leesville Lions Club Rodeo
| Community and Civic Groups, Clubs32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsYoga at the Vernon Parish Council on Aging
| 9:30 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsLunch at the Vernon Parish Council on Aging
| 10:30 am | Charity, FundraiserLeesville Lions Club Meeting at the Leeville Golf Course
| 12:00 pm | Charity, Fundraiser2026 Leesville Lions Club Rodeo Parade
| 4:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsThursday Night BINGO at VFW Post 3106
| 5:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsThursday Nights Mean Dummy Roping at Da Pub
| 7:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs
Dear Me is a southern boutique experience offering size inclusive apparel, accessories, gifts & more.
Friday, October 9th, 2026
Gothic Jail After Dark by the Beauregard Tourist Commission
| Local Events | Gothic Jail | DeRidder32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsVernon Parish School Closed for Fair Day
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsWest Louisiana Forestry Festival
| Community and Civic Groups, Clubs76th Annual Leesville Lions Club Rodeo
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsWest Louisiana Forestry Festival Pet Show
| 9:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsLunch at the Vernon Parish Council on Aging
| 10:30 am | Charity, FundraiserFriday Finds at Vintage Mall
| 11:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsCornhole Tournament at the West Louisiana Forestry Festival
| 12:30 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs
Fatboy & Skinny's is a locally owned burger restaurant in Leesville, serving hand-pattied, made-to-order burgers, fresh-cut fries, creamy hand-dipped milkshakes, and classic American favorites inside a restored vintage filling station with a fun retro atmosphere.
Hester's Paint and Body
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, Clubs76th Annual Leesville Lions Club Rodeo
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsWest Louisiana Forestry Festival
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsGothic Jail After Dark by the Beauregard Tourist Commission
| Local Events | Gothic Jail | DeRidderAlexandria VA Healthcare System Mobile Medical Unit at the War Memorial Civic Center
| 8:00 am | Local Events | War Memorial Civic Center | DeRidderGillis Trade Days Farmer's Market
| 8:00 am | Local Events | Gillis Grocery & Cafe | Moss BluffLeesville 3rd Street Market
| 8:00 am | Local Events | Main Street Market | LeesvilleSaturday Storytime at Vernon Parish Library
| 10:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsKirbyville Auction Barn (Livestock Auction)
| 10:00 am | Animals/PetsCM Farms Fall Festival
| 10:00 am | Kids | CM Farms | Dry CreekSaturday Shopping Calls for Fatboy & Skinnys
| 10:30 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsBeauregard Amateur Radio Group Monthly Meeting
| 7:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs | Christway Church | DeRidder
Sunday, October 11th, 2026
32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsWest Louisiana Forestry Festival
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsSunday Dinner at Toups Cajun Kitchen!
| 6:30 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsCM Farms Fall Festival
| 10:00 am | Kids | CM Farms | Dry CreekSunday Bingo at the VFW Post 3619
| 12:00 pm | Local Events | VFW Post 3619 | DeRidder
Monday, October 12th, 2026
Vernon Parish School Closed for Columbus Day
| Community and Civic Groups, Clubs32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsKinder Livestock Auction
| 10:00 am | Animals/PetsLunch at the Vernon Parish Council on Aging
| 10:30 am | Charity, FundraiserArt 4 Vets A Place for True Camaraderie
| 3:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsLeesville City Council Meeting
| 3:00 pm | Government, Politics | Hurricane Outdoor | RagleyOpen Play Pickleball at Warrior Fitness Center
| 6:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsToups Tuesday in Leesville
| 6:30 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsYoga at the Vernon Parish Council on Aging
| 9:30 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsLunch at the Vernon Parish Council on Aging
| 10:30 am | Charity, FundraiserLeesville Rotary Club Meeting
| 6:00 pm | MeetingJunior League of Leesville Monthly Club Meeting
| 6:00 pm | MeetingRecovery Support Group in Leesville
| 6:30 pm | Local Events
Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsWednesday Storytime at Vernon Parish Library
| 10:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsLunch at the Vernon Parish Council on Aging
| 10:30 am | Charity, FundraiserWednesday Treasure Hunt at Vintage Mall
| 11:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsGamers Night at Warrior Lanes
| 5:30 pm | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsOpen Play Pickleball at Warrior Fitness Center
| 6:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsVFW Post 3106 Monthly Members
| 7:00 pm | MeetingThursday, October 15th, 2026
32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsYoga at the Vernon Parish Council on Aging
| 9:30 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsLunch at the Vernon Parish Council on Aging
| 10:30 am | Charity, FundraiserLeesville Lions Club Meeting at the Leeville Golf Course
| 12:00 pm | Charity, FundraiserThursday Night BINGO at VFW Post 3106
| 5:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsThursday Nights Mean Dummy Roping at Da Pub
| 7:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs
Dear Me is a southern boutique experience offering size inclusive apparel, accessories, gifts & more.
Fatboy & Skinny's is a locally owned burger restaurant in Leesville, serving hand-pattied, made-to-order burgers, fresh-cut fries, creamy hand-dipped milkshakes, and classic American favorites inside a restored vintage filling station with a fun retro atmosphere.
Hester's Paint and Body
Friday, October 16th, 2026
Leesville Wampus Cats Football Game
| Sports and Recreation | Deridder High School | DeridderPickering Red Devils Football Game
| Sports and Recreation | Deridder High School | Deridder32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsThe International Rice Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Historic Downtown Crowley | CrowleyGothic Jail After Dark by the Beauregard Tourist Commission
| Local Events | Gothic Jail | DeRidderLunch at the Vernon Parish Council on Aging
| 10:30 am | Charity, FundraiserFriday Finds at Vintage Mall
| 11:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsSaturday, October 17th, 2026
Gothic Jail After Dark by the Beauregard Tourist Commission
| Local Events | Gothic Jail | DeRidderDerby Daze in Leesville
| Local Events | Historic Downtown Leesville | LeesvilleThe International Rice Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Historic Downtown Crowley | Crowley32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsLeesville 3rd Street Market
| 8:00 am | Local Events | Main Street Market | LeesvilleDJWC Walk For A Cure 2026
| 8:00 am | Charity, Fundraiser | Beauregard Parish Fairgrounds | DeridderKirbyville Auction Barn (Livestock Auction)
| 10:00 am | Animals/PetsSaturday Storytime at Vernon Parish Library
| 10:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsCM Farms Fall Festival
| 10:00 am | Kids | CM Farms | Dry CreekSaturday Shopping Calls for Fatboy & Skinnys
| 10:30 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsSunday, October 18th, 2026
The International Rice Festival
| Shows, Festivals, and Fairs | Historic Downtown Crowley | Crowley32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsSunday Dinner at Toups Cajun Kitchen!
| 6:30 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsCM Farms Fall Festival
| 10:00 am | Kids | CM Farms | Dry CreekSunday Bingo at the VFW Post 3619
| 12:00 pm | Local Events | VFW Post 3619 | DeRidderMonday, October 19th, 2026