About Rapides Parish Fair
The Rapides Parish Fair in Alexandria celebrates central Louisiana regional hub where the Red River and Kisatchie National Forest define the landscape, and where Alexandria and Pineville together form the geographic and commercial center of Louisiana.
What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, local food vendors, carnival rides, live entertainment, and a well-organized fair drawing from the greater Alexandria-Pineville metropolitan area.
Visitor Tips
Kent House Plantation in Alexandria is Louisiana oldest standing structure. The Alexandria Museum of Art and the Arna Bontemps African American Museum celebrate the region cultural heritage. Kisatchie National Forest longleaf pine savannas surround the metro area.
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