Featured Attractions
Bogalusa Farmers Market
400 Block of Avenue B at Goodyear Park
Bogalusa, LA
(985)-516-2392
What a better place for a Farmers Market than a stone's throw from the growing fields in rural Washington Parish? On Saturday mornings a green space in the heart of Bogalusa is transformed into a bustling outdoor market that offers the freshest of fruits, vegetables and herbs, plus jellies, jams, baked goods, shrimp, ornamental plants and more in an atmosphere of wholesome family fun. One farmer has even been known to bring his pea sheller along with his peas. Entertainment, such as by the Bayou Dulcimer Club or area story tellers, is also often provided. New in 2005 juried arts & crafts vendors are included each Saturday.
The Bogalusa Farmers Market is located 400 Block of Avenue B at Goodyear Park. It runs from 7:30 to 11:30 am every Saturday.
For information, call Joe Romano at 985-516-2392 or Sandy Bloom at 985-730-4397.
For additional information, review the City of Bogalusa web site for a link to general guidelines, rules and an application.
Web Site: http://www.bogalusa.org
Franklinton Community Theatre
Franklinton, LA
(985)-848-5845
Features one to two stage productions each season, generally held at Franklinton JHS Auditorium. Show times are 7 pm Friday and Saturday; 2 pm Sunday. Season tickets available. For more information, contact Rod Sabiston (985-848-5845).
Past offerings have included a lavish production of "The Wizard of Oz" with a cast from all across Washington Parish, and "A Greater Tuna".
Varnado Store Museum
936 Pearl St
Franklinton, LA
(985)-795-0680
The D.A.Varnado Store is a century-old general store museum offering a glimpse of the past each weekend-dedicated to preserving local history and heritage. Open weekends. Exhibits change monthly. Located at 936 Pearl Street in Franklinton. Admission to the museum is free. Donations are accepted.
Hours are Saturdays: 10 am - 4 pm and Sundays: 1- 4 pm. Open Friday by appointment. Museum phone: (985) 795-0680. Available brochure shown below.
Web Site: http://www.varnadostoremuseum.org
E-Mail Address: varnadostoremuseum@yahoo.com
Mile Branch Historical Settlement
Franklinton, LA
(985)-986-8411
Located on the Washington Parish Fairgrounds on the banks of the lovely stream from which the settlement takes its name, sits a collection of pioneer cabins built in the mid- to late 1800s and early 1900s. The Settlement began in 1976 as a tribute to the pioneering spirit of Washington Parish. During the annual Parish Fair you will see volunteers dressed in period costumes performing many daily chores such as cooking, quilting, weaving, and spinning. We encourage all visitors to closely observe each of the buildings that make up the Settlement. It is our hope that after examination you will leave with an increased knowledge of our early pioneer ancestors who worked so hard to achieve a livelihood and to carve out our beautiful Washington Parish. These cabins and other buildings were originally located throughout the piney woods of Washington Parish; however, they were actually many miles apart. They offer an educational experience of the way of life in the 1800s.
Mile Branch Settlement is open only twice each year during the Washington Parish Fair in the third week of October and Thanksgiving weekend for the Pioneer Christmas celebration. Group tours are available throughout the year. Please call in advance to arrange any visit. There are no charges for school tours if scheduled in advance. Donations are accepted.
Contact Chick Boyd, Chairman, Mile Branch Association (985-986-8411).
For more information, visit the Washington Parish Free Fair web site.
Web Site: http://www.freefair.com/mile_branch.htm
Watermelonheart Jelly Company
25255 Highway 62
(this is in the Pine community)
Franklinton, LA
(985)-848-5558
Unique gift baskets
Our Best Homemade Jelly for someone special
Homemade jams & jellies with no artificial flavor or color added.
Watermelon Jelly is our signature product and it's where we get our name.
You may call between 8am & 8pm.
E-Mail Address: HaroldPatsy@bellsouth.net