Weekend Events for Shreveport and Bossier City May 9-11

What’s going on across Shreveport and Bossier City this weekend? Our first annual Miller Light Kiss Country Fest will feature some hottest acts in country music. Before you come out for the concert Saturday night there’s everything from the Poke Salad Fest in Blanchard to the Red River Bend Classic Bass Tournament. If you’re looking for something to do this Mother’s Day weekend we’ve got you covered in Kiss Country!

Poke Salad Festival Blanchard: The Carnival will feature armbands for all-you-can-ride rides on Friday 6-10 and Saturday 10-11. As you may already know, one of the highlights of the Poke Salad Festival is the Parade through downtown Blanchard on Saturday May 10th, starting at 10:00 AM in front of Blanchard Elementary School. Plus there's tons of live music at the Main Pavilion Stage. (more)

Cole Vosbury, Dez Duron, & Willie Jones: Shreveport’s Municipal Auditorium has re-opened, and it’s time to start a new era off with a bang. Former “The Voice”/”X-Factor” contestants Cole Vosbury, Dez Duron and Willie Jones will play the historic venue May 9 at 7:30. (more)

Robert Ivey CD Release Party: Fri Night at the Stage at Silverstar. 8pm 21 and up (more)

Hypnaughty with Thom Kaz: Margaritaville Friday Night Party starts at 7:30PM. Show starts at 9PM. (more)

The 2014 River Bend Bass Classic: Sat May 10, 2014. Fishing begins at daylight till 3pm at Red River South Marina. Your participation in this exciting event will help River Bend Rotary to support and benefit many local charities throughout Shreveport-Bossier area. (more)

Miller Light Kiss Country Fest: Jerrod Niemann, Josh Thompson and Palmer with Landry and Company Festival Plaza downtown. Gates open at 6 and first act on at 7pm (more)

New Movies: “Neighbors, “Mom’s Night Out” and “Legends of Oz Dorothy’s Return” (more)