Re(STORE)ing - taking something you love and bringing it back to it's former glory.
Give them a reason to come...
January ~ Winter Warm Up
- Contra Dancing
- Bluegrass Music Festival
- Chili Cook-off
- Fire & Ice Art Show
- "Winter Warm-up" drawings
- Storefront "Snowflake" theme display
- "Eagle Eye" Photo Contest, digital submissions of Eagles spotted near town.
February ~ Love Is In The Air
- Mayor's Masquerade Ball
- "Sweetheart Deals" at the stores
- Bridal & Formalwear Fashion Show
- Bridal drawings for B&B's, cakes, flowers and venues
- Storefront "Love" theme display
March ~ Feeling Lucky
- Twin Pike Treasure Hunt
- Green beer & foods at restaurants
- Card punch (8 store min.) for "End of the Rainbow" basket drawing
- Paint the town green (decorate in green wherever possible).
April ~ Pioneer Days
A nod to our town's history...
- Pioneer reenactors and encampments at the riverfront.
- Crafters and food sales reminiscent of times gone by.
- Horse-drawn wagon rides down Georgia Street.
- Stores to have a feature item from that era (ex. jacks at the toy store).
May ~ Musical Delights
Battle of the Bands...
- Cash prize to the Most Popular band (voted by attendees)
- Wrist bands sold for attendees to get closest to the stage
- Beer gardens and food stands available.
- Raffles for band merchandise and events
June ~ Summer Kick Off
- Ribs on the River
- Outdoor movie night #1
- City Mural Tours
- Hot Air Balloon Rides
- Mississippi River Boat Races
- Card punch (8 store min.) for "Summer Survival Pack" drawing
July ~ Celebrating America
- Fireworks 4th of July Celebration
- Riverfront Carnival
- Outdoor movie night #2
- Card punch (8 store min.) for Fireworks Bundle drawing
- "Uncle Sam" character walking around to welcome visitors.
August ~ Mississippi motorcycle rally
- Chopper Contest & Show
- Tattoo Contest
- Poker Run ending at Louisiana Riverfront
- Tickets for beer garden and hog roast cookout.
- Outdoor movie night #3
September ~ Momo the missouri monster
Capturing the fun of Missouri's MoMo folklore and Louisiana - where the song, "MoMo the Missouri Monster", originated.
- "Monster Deals" from every store
- MoMo monster hunt (find his figurine or picture throughout Louisiana and get your card punched). Drawing for "Monster Basket of Goodies".
- Storyteller's at the riverfront, share MoMo's story and many other Missouri folklores.
- Take pictures with MoMo, as you find him lurking downtown Louisiana.
October ~ Fabulous Fall
- Colorfest/Car Show
- "Witches N Warlocks Night Out" late night shopping hours, one weekend only.
Tickets sold for: "Fabulous Fall t-shirt, drink cup that gets you three free beverages from local eateries, glow-n-the-dark shoppers survival tote,
- Entries for store drawings
- Storefront windows decorated in Fall glory
- Pumpkin Toss
- Outdoor music events at the winery.
November ~ Thankful for Your Service
Thanking our military and service members.
- Service demo's every weekend
- Store discounts to service members
- Air Show and service dog demo's
- Local servicemen Meet N Great at various locations around town
December ~ The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
- Santa Parade to kick off the season
- Live Nativity Scene (weekends only)
- "Night Before Christmas" reading
- Every storefront goes "ALL OUT" to create the most amazing storefront windows, celebrating the holiday season.
- Card punch (8 store min.) for "Santa's Secret Gift" drawings.
- Annual Church Walk