Vernon Parish boasts a legendary list of things to do. That’s why we’re known as Louisiana’s Legend Country! You can stroll down Main Street and take in art, antiques, and boutique shopping, or find historic locations. With our amazing outdoor adventures and Fort Johnson as a proud part of our local offerings, you’ll find so much to do, you’ll want to explore the entire area and invite friends and family along for the journey! We’ve got you covered this May on your Vernon Parish explorations!
Don’t Miss Mayfest This Weekend!!
Mayfest is Friday, May 3rd to Saturday, May 4th! Bring your lawn chairs and join us on the courthouse lawn in Leesville for two free days of family fun offering live music, vendors, demonstrating artists, children’s activities, and more. Don’t miss ClayFest at Gallery One Ellleven as well! MayFest, winner of the Louey Award for Festival of the Year, is an annual, FREE event with live music, food and fun held in historic downtown Leesville on the first weekend in May. Vendors from all over Louisiana and surrounding states offer homemade items and food made from scratch. Checkout the music lineup and more: https://vernonparish.org/MayFest/
Touch History!
Wolf Rock is located in the Vernon Unit of the Calcasieu Ranger District of the Kisatchie National Forest. Archaeological evidence shows that primitive peoples once used the cave as a habitation. Access to the area is very primitive, so visitors should dress appropriately for walking in the forest. For more information visit: https://vernonparish.org/?outdoors=wolf-rock-kisatchie-national-forest-vernon-unit
The Grave Houses at Talbert-Pierson Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It’s the home to 13 wooden grave houses. Legend has it that these structures began as a way of protecting the grave before cemeteries were commonly fenced. Trees were cut from the nearby woods and then carved into uniquely designed pickets, which were then constructed into sheds complete with metal roofs. The tradition is still carried on today. For more information visit: https://vernonparish.org/things-do/talbert-pierson-cemetery/
And Touch A Truck!
Touch A Truck is coming up on May 18th from 9am-2pm! Bring the kiddos out for hands-on-fun at Touch a Truck, brought to you by the Junior League of Leesville. Touch A Truck provides the unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types, including public service, utility, construction, landscaping, military, and delivery-all in one place! https://vernonparish.org/event/touch-a-truck/
Experience all of Louisiana’s Legend Country!
Invite family and friends to enjoy, explore and experience Vernon Parish, Louisiana’s Legend Country, this May. Find out more at LegendCountry.com.