Thursday, October 1st, 2026
BRING YOUR BIBLE TO SCHOOL DAY
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsPickering Red Devils Football Game
| Sports and Recreation | Deridder High School | Deridder32nd 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, FundraiserLeesville Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
| 4:30 pm | Government, PoliticsThursday 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
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Leesville Wampus Cats Football Game
| Sports and Recreation | Deridder High School | Deridder32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| 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, 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.
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
MWR Monthly Bass Tournament at the Toledo Bend Army Recreation Park
| Local Events | Toledo Bend Army Recreation Park | FlorienCamp Hope Fall Fundraiser Festival
| Community and Civic Groups, Clubs32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsLeesville 3rd Street Market
| 8:00 am | Local Events | Main Street Market | LeesvilleHornbeck Trade Days
| 8:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsOpen House at The Pink House Salon & Suites
| 9:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsKirbyville Auction Barn (Livestock Auction)
| 10:00 am | Animals/PetsExhibit Entry Check In at the West Louisiana Forestry Festival
| 10:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsAnnual Big Mike & Lenny Ride to benefit Lions Camp for Kids
| 10:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsSaturday 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, Clubs
Dear Me is a southern boutique experience offering size inclusive apparel, accessories, gifts & more.
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
32nd 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, ClubsWest Louisiana Forestry Festival Youth Horse Show
| 9:30 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 | DeRidderExhibit Entry Check In at the West Louisiana Forestry Festival
| 1:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs2026 Derby Daze Festival Queen Pageant
| 2:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs
Hester's Paint and Body
Monday, October 5th, 2026
32nd 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, FundraiserPine Straw Stacking Contest at the West Louisiana Forestry Festival
| 5:30 pm | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsMens Prayer Group at St Michael the Archangel
| 5:50 pm | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsOpen Play Pickleball at Warrior Fitness Center
| 6:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, Clubs
Tuesday, October 6th, 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, FundraiserFree Civil Legal Help Available at the Vernon Parish Library
| 11:00 am | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsWoodsman Skills at the West Louisiana Forestry Festival 2026
| 5:30 pm | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsLeesville Rotary Club Meeting
| 6:00 pm | MeetingRecovery Support Group in Leesville
| 6:30 pm | Local Events
Wednesday, October 7th, 2026
West Louisiana Forestry Festival
| Community and Civic Groups, Clubs32nd 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, 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
76th Annual Leesville Lions Club Rodeo
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsWest Louisiana Forestry Festival
| Community and Civic Groups, Clubs32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsLeesville Wampus Cats Football Game
| Sports and Recreation | Deridder High School | DeridderPickering Red Devils Football Game
| Sports and Recreation | Deridder High School | DeridderVernon Parish School Closed for Parent Teacher Conference
| 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
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.
Friday, October 9th, 2026
West 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, ClubsVernon Parish School Closed for Fair Day
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsGothic Jail After Dark by the Beauregard Tourist Commission
| Local Events | Gothic Jail | DeRidderWest 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
Dear Me is a southern boutique experience offering size inclusive apparel, accessories, gifts & more.
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
West Louisiana Forestry Festival
| Community and Civic Groups, Clubs76th Annual Leesville Lions Club Rodeo
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsGothic 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, ClubsAlexandria 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, ClubsCM Farms Fall Festival
| 10:00 am | Kids | CM Farms | Dry CreekKirbyville Auction Barn (Livestock Auction)
| 10:00 am | Animals/PetsSaturday 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
Hester's Paint and Body
Sunday, October 11th, 2026
West Louisiana Forestry Festival
| Community and Civic Groups, Clubs32nd 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 12th, 2026
32nd Annual Big Buck Contest at CBG GMC, Inc,
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsVernon Parish School Closed for Columbus Day
| Community and Civic Groups, ClubsKinder Livestock Auction
| 10:00 am | Animals/PetsLunch at the Vernon Parish Council on Aging
| 10:30 am | Charity, FundraiserLeesville City Council Meeting
| 3:00 pm | Government, Politics | Hurricane Outdoor | RagleyArt 4 Vets A Place for True Camaraderie
| 3:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsOpen Play Pickleball at Warrior Fitness Center
| 6:00 pm | Community and Civic Groups, ClubsTuesday, October 13th, 2026