August Adventures in Vernon Parish
August is full of ways to explore Vernon Parish, from community events and creative gatherings to fishing and antique shopping. Make plans to enjoy everything Louisiana’s Legend Country has to offer this month.
Change for Main Banquet & Auction
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce and Leesville Main Street invite you to the Change for Main Banquet & Auction on Saturday, August 29th, at the Leesville Event Center. Enjoy an evening of entertainment, community, and opportunities to support initiatives that strengthen and enhance Leesville. The event will include a banquet and auction benefiting the community’s future.
Get Out and Fish
Summer is the perfect time to get on the water and explore the natural beauty of Vernon Parish. Spend the day boating, tubing, kayaking or fishing at Anacoco Lake, Toledo Bend, Vernon Lake, the Sabine River or Toro Bayou. Don’t have fishing equipment? Stop by the Vernon Parish Library (Leesville branch) to borrow a fishing pole, reel and weights. Just bring a hook and bait, and you’ll be ready to fish!
Books, Crafts and Creative Fun
Arctos Bookish Den and Roxy’s Crafty Corner have a full month of activities planned for readers and makers. At Crawler Unite Paint Night on August 8th, you can paint your favorite Crawler while enjoying dinner, dessert, and drinks. Supplies and premade designs are provided, or participants can create their own design. Admission is $40.
Book Fairy Garden Night invites guests to transform a favorite book into a whimsical fairy garden on August 27th. Supplies and dinner are included in the $40 cost; participants only need to bring a book.
Visitors can also stop by every Tuesday for Crafty Day or attend Book Club Night every Thursday. Book club selections feature a variety of genres, including thrillers, dark romance and fantasy, with light refreshments provided.
Find Something Special at The Vintage Mall
Spend an afternoon browsing The Vintage Mall, one of downtown Leesville’s local gems. Located on South 3rd Street, the shop features more than 30 vendors with booths filled with antique furniture, retro home décor, and one-of-a-kind gifts. The Vintage Mall is open Fridays from 11am-5pm and Saturdays from 11am-4pm.
Whether you’re supporting the community, spending time on the water, getting creative, or searching for vintage finds, there’s plenty to enjoy in Vernon Parish this August. Start planning your next adventure in Louisiana’s Legend Country!