November brings an easy mix of community traditions, live music and early holiday shopping to Vernon Parish. Spend a weekend browsing locally made goods in downtown Leesville, honoring area veterans and searching for memorable gifts throughout Louisiana’s Legend Country.
Salute Those Who Served
Gather at the Polk Outdoor Stage for A Salute to Veterans: A Veterans Day Concert on Friday, November 13th at 6pm. The free community concert will bring families and friends together for an evening of live music and gratitude for the men and women who have served our country. Bring a lawn chair and settle in for a meaningful night in Vernon Parish.
https://vernonparish.org/event/salute-to-veterans-a-veterans-day-concert
Spend Second Saturday in Downtown Leesville
Start the weekend at Second Saturday at the Third Street Market on Saturday, November 14th from 8am-1pm. The Leesville Main Street Market brings fresh produce, homemade and handmade goods, local crafts and gifts to Third Street each Saturday, while the second Saturday of the month adds family activities and extra fun. It is a relaxed way to explore downtown, meet local vendors and pick up something made close to home.
https://vernonparish.org/event/second-saturday-at-the-third-street-market
Get Ahead on Holiday Shopping
Turn your November visit into a holiday shopping trip with stops at locally owned shops and markets across Vernon Parish. Search for treasures and trinkets at the Downtown Vintage Mall on South Third Street, visit Gypsy Treasure Boutique in Leesville and browse the wide variety of goods at Finley Pickering Flea Market. These local stops offer a more personal alternative to crowded holiday shopping and make it easy to find gifts with character.
https://vernonparish.org/things-do/downtown-vintage-mall
https://vernonparish.org/things-do/gypsy-treasure-boutique
https://vernonparish.org/things-do/finley-pickering-flea-market
CPKC Holiday Train!
The CPKC Holiday Train is making its first stop in Leesville on Friday, December 4th from 5:30pm-6pm. Gather at the CPKC Station gravel lot at 901 South Third Street to see the brightly decorated train and enjoy live performances by country artist Chase Rice and singer-songwriter Madeline Edwards. The annual tour spreads holiday cheer while helping support local food banks, making this special stop a festive way to celebrate the season in Vernon Parish.
https://vernonparish.org/event/cpkc-holiday-train
Make A Trip to Vernon Parish a Holiday Tradition
From a morning at the market to an evening of music and a few early gifts checked off your list, Vernon Parish offers plenty of reasons to plan a November visit. Bring the family, explore Leesville and enjoy a weekend shaped by local businesses, community gatherings and the people who make Louisiana’s Legend Country special.