Upcoming Events:

✨ Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival 2026 ✨ 

Join us for the 52nd Annual Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival! This special two-day event is set at historic Melrose on the Cane and features a host of art, crafts, and cuisine. This year’s festival has several craft demonstrations, guided tours of the iconic Big House, a special talk by former FBI agent Randy Deaton, and a multitude of vendors. The fun continues just down the road at the St. Augustine Creole & Family Festival, so be sure to see both festivals on this fun-filled weekend! Tickets for the Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival are available for purchase online at the link below or in person on the day of the event.

OCTOBER 10th - 11th, 2026

🎟️ Get Your Tickets:
Online: https://givebutter.com/2026-melrose-arts-crafts-festival-a29t7d

Day of event: Melrose on the Cane (3533 HWY 119, Melrose, La 71452)

Be sure to visit our neighbors at the St. Augustine Creole & Family Festival October 9th - October 11th! They are just down the road at 2262 LA-484, Natchez, LA 71456.

BECOME A VENDOR

How to apply

• Review our Rules and Regulations

• Email photos of what you would like to sell to MelroseEventInfo@gmail.com

• Once you receive approval email, mail in your completed 2026 vendor application and entry fee to

  APHN P.O. Box 2248 Natchitoches, La 71457

• Confirmation email will be sent once application and payment is received

  • Please follow up if you do not receive (email listed above)

    
    

    Please note:

• Handcrafted merchandise will need to be approved via photos BEFORE acceptance to the festival and acceptance of payment. All merchandise must be handcrafted by you. Trademarked and copyrighted material will not be allowed.

• Due to our festival being rescheduled because of severe weather conditions, you may still fill out the vendor application we have listed here. Once received, we will change the dates to reflect the October event. A new application will be posted when available.