About Ouachita Parish Fair

The Ouachita Parish Fair in Monroe celebrates northeast Louisiana regional hub where Delta Air Lines was founded in a crop-dusting operation in 1924 — Monroe regional significance as a medical, educational, and commercial center for northeast Louisiana comes together at a well-organized fair serving a diverse population.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, local food vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, and a fair drawing from the greater Monroe-West Monroe metropolitan area.

Visitor Tips

Delta Air Lines was founded in Monroe as a crop-dusting service before pivoting to passenger aviation. The Biedenharn Home and Museum tells the story of Joe Biedenharn, the first person to bottle Coca-Cola. The Ouachita River corridor provides outdoor recreation.

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