Vernon Parish
Vernon Parish is proud of its its history as a part of "No Man's Land" along what was the disputed border with Mexico. Outlaws and bandits as well as heroes and soldiers made their mark on this fertile soil. Louisiana's Legend Country celebrates their stories that shaped the culture of today. Enjoy our historic heritage and hospitality as well as our many outdoor adventures of today.
MayFest
Mayfest, winner of the Louey Award 2012 Festival of the Year, is an annual event held in historic downtown Leesville on the first weekend in May -- for 2019 it will be held on May 3rd & May 4th. Vendors from all over Louisiana and surrounding states offer home-made items and food made from scratch. Bring your lawn chairs and join us on the courthouse lawn for two free days of family fun offering live music, vendors, demonstrating artists, children's activities, and more.
Main Stage | Other Activities | Vendor Info | Vendor Applications
Other Mayfest Activities
Rotary Club's Chalk-A-Block
Children of all ages can share their art with the world at Mayfest's Chalk-A-Block. Choose your spot and paint your masterpiece with a variety of colored chalks.
Leesville Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Shop the Leesville Main Street District
Many of the Leesville Main Street merchants will be open for business during MayFest.
Art Gallery
Street Address:
201 South 3rd St.
Leesville, LA 71446
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 349
Leesville, LA 71496
Telephone:
Office (337) 238-0783
Toll Free (800) 349-6287
Fax (337) 238-3403
Vendor Information:
The MayFest 2019 Vendor Applications are online! Vendors please download and print the correct application, fill it out completely, and return it, along with your payment and any other required materials, to the Vernon Parish Tourism Commission. Applicants are not considered accepted until contacted and confirmed by a representative of the Commission.
Please read your application carefully and completely. Some policies and procedures have changed.
Applications will be accepted beginning January 7th, 2019, through April 1, 2019.
Check-In Times, Friday, May 3, 2019:
8:00 am--1:00 pm Check in for Arts & Crafts vendors, 8:00 am to 9:00 am for Food Trucks/Trailers, and 10:30 am to 1:00 pm for Food Booths at the Vernon Parish Tourism Commission Office, 201 South 3rd St., Leesville. All vendors must check-in before setting up.
For more information, please call Jack Maile, 337-238-0783, ext. 101, or email jonath_m1236@att.net.
MayFest 2019 Applications:
- Artisans' Village Booth
- Main Street Marketplace Booth
- Main Street Marketplace--Non-profit Information Booth
- Main Street marketplace--For-Profit Information Booth
- Food Booth
- Food Booth--Truck/Trailer
