Weekend Events for Shreveport and Bossier City Nov 1- 3

What’s going on across Shreveport and Bossier City this weekend? Whether you’re looking to get the kids out of the house to see some rodeo action at the state fair or want to want to support local farmers at the Farmers Market we’ve got you covered in Kiss Country!

Concealed Handgun Permit Training Friday: The Caddo Sheriff’s Office is offering state-required training for anyone 21 and older who would like to obtain a concealed handgun permit. (more)

The State Fair of Louisiana: Running all the way to November 10, you and the family are going to have to take in at least one day of our annual fall tradition! 10am. Along with all the incredible “Fair Food” to the awesome rides, you’ll also find a PRCA Rodeo, livestock shows and some awesome music.(more)

Northwest Louisiana High School Football: With only 2 weeks of regular season play before the playoff pairings are announced, the competition in Northwest Louisiana District Football is fierce this week.(more)

“Purses For a Purpose” Luncheon and Fundraiser Saturday: “Purses for a Purpose”, all the proceeds benefit The Salvation Army Shreveport-Bossier. Take part in the event on Saturday, November 2 at The Salvation Army at 2oo East Stoner Avenue in Shreveport. You’ll enjoy a chili lunch and the purse auction from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (more)

Shreveport Farmers’ Market: Fall crops and plants will be available, as well as meat, cheese, milk, home-made goods, and a market café. The market takes place in Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport. (more)

New Movies Opening Today: Freebirds, Enders Game and Last Vegas. "Freebirds" stars the voices of Amy Poehler, Woody Harrelson, and Owen Wilson about time traveling birds trying to stop the Thanksgiving turkey tradition. The animated comedy is up against Harrison Ford's new sci-fi movie "Ender's Game" and the Michael Douglas movie "Last Vegas”. (more)