By Paige Gurgainers |
More than 50 miles of yard sales, antiques and vendor booths will stretch across Webster Parish this weekend as Main to Main Trade Days returns Nov. 6–8.
The route runs north from Sibley through Minden, Dixie Inn, Cotton Valley, Sarepta and Cullen before reaching Springhill. Vendors along the way will offer vintage goods, handmade crafts, home décor and food.
The Minden Farmers Market is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, in the downtown Main Street district. The weekly market brings together local farmers, bakers and artisans.
Jambin’ on Main follows from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Minden. Presented by Orleans on Main Bistreaux, the cookoff will award $1,000 for first place, $300 for second and $200 for third. Visitors can sample jambalaya and vote for their favorite during the People’s Choice tasting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event listing also advertises LSU football on a big screen.
First Baptist Church of Minden will host its Mission Adoption Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the church’s Family and Community Life Center. The bazaar will feature crafts, baked goods, casseroles, lunch and a silent auction, with proceeds supporting participating families who are adopting or fostering.
Saturday evening brings two movie events in Minden. The Christian Church at Minden and Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry will host a fall festival from 4 to 6 p.m. in the back parking lot at 814 Constable St., with an outdoor movie immediately afterward. Men and Women of Courage will host a separate family movie night at 7 p.m. at 314 Dixie St., behind Seafood Empire.
Downtown Springhill will welcome Trade Days shoppers Friday through Sunday for antiques, crafts and food vendors. The Springhill branch of Webster Parish Libraries will also be hosting a quilting session at 9 a.m. Friday.
Visit Webster Parish lists live music among the weekend’s attractions, but performers, locations and times were not available by time of publication.