Allen Parish Fair continues through Saturday in Oberlin

OBERLIN, La. — The 109th Allen Parish Fair is underway at the Allen Parish Fairgrounds on Tiger Lane in Oberlin, with rides, food, games and live entertainment through Saturday, Nov. 14.

This year’s fair celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary. Admission is free, parking costs $5 and ride bracelets are $30 each.

Thursday, Nov. 12

On Thursday, the fair is open from 5 to 10 p.m., with live music from the Paul Courville Cajun Band.

Friday, Nov. 13

Friday’s parade begins at 10 a.m. in Oberlin.

A petting zoo will be open in the livestock barn from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Then the rodeo begins at 7 p.m., and 26 West will perform live. The fair closes at 10 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14

On Saturday, the fair is open from noon to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 10 p.m. Activities include a petting farm and a pet costume show in the livestock barn, a 7 p.m. rodeo and live music from Amped Up!

A gumbo cook-off will also be held Saturday. Cook-off registration costs $25 per team, and attendees can taste the gumbo for $5. For questions about the cook-off, call or text Dr. Rachel at 240-412-4517.

For more information on the Allen Parish Fair, click HERE.