Main Street Homer

10/18/2026

10/17/2026

Please save our final schedule! The weather couldn’t be more perfect for a day of fun and celebration! 🎉

Our festival is packed with exciting activities — check it out for yourself! 🎶

Don’t forget to bring your chairs, sunglasses, and cash for delicious food vendors!

Get ready for an unforgettable day!

10/16/2026

A New Landmark Takes Shape in Downtown Homer

A new mural is complete in downtown Homer, bringing vibrant color to a long-unoccupied building near the post office and creating a fresh photo opportunity for visitors.

The project began about two years ago when Rhonda Porter, art teacher at Homer High School, Jimmy Hand of Main Street Homer, and the director of the Homer Cultural District, Christina Black Gladney, joined forces to make the mural a reality. Rhonda created the design, while Christina secured a Louisiana state grant to fund the project.

Although the grant covered October 2025 through September 2026, funding did not arrive until February 2026. Painting then had to wait for suitable weather and building preparation. Cody Knighton of Home Restorations LLC completed the prep work, and artists began painting in June.

One wall welcomes visitors to “Historic Downtown Homer,” while another invites them to “Meet Me at the Corner of Main Street.”

The mural’s bright, lively colors were selected to bring new life to a prominent corner that had been neglected for years. Organizers are thrilled that it will be completed in time for visitors to enjoy, and photograph, during Legends Fest. A public presentation is also planned to recognize Rhonda’s work as lead artist.

The project represents a community collaboration among the Homer Cultural District, Main Street Homer, local schools, building donor Rusty Billings, and Home Restorations. The mural has already received an enthusiastic response online, with community members sharing posts and expressing excitement about the transformation.

The Homer Cultural District is a state designation, not a city division. Its work has included art shows, musical performances and an artist center, and it files an annual report documenting changes within the district. With limited staffing, the director welcomes ideas and volunteers for future projects involving art, music and poetry.

Stop by and get a selfie while you are at Louisiana Legends Fest or anytime!

10/12/2026

Sign up now for this fun event!

Calling ALL churches, schools, civic clubs, businesses, youth groups, bands, families and organizations! 👏 It’s time to start planning your float and join us for our LA Legends Fest Hometown Parade sponsored by Mike Nichols for Congress. We're celebrating the people, traditions and community spirit that make Claiborne Parish so special!

Whether you go BIG and spectacular or keep it simple and creative, we want YOU to be part of the celebration.

✨ Pick your decor. Build your float. Grab your krewe. ✨

This is your chance to show off your organization, bring your hometown pride, and create something your community will remember! Let’s fill the streets of Downtown Homer with music, color, smiles and LEGENDARY Louisiana spirit! 🎶🎊
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 5PM
📍 Downtown Homer, Louisiana
🎪 Theme: Small Town, Big Legends

Don’t sit on the sidelines—GET YOUR FLOAT SIGNED UP! 🚨 The more community groups that participate, the bigger and better our parade becomes!

👉 Visit https://www.legendsfest.us/llfparade to sign up.

Lineup will begin at 4pm on the road behind Homer High School. You may decorate floats at this time. Parade will roll beginning at 5pm.

Come be part of something LEGENDARY! 💜💛🎉

10/09/2026

🚨 The LA Legends Fest Treasure Hunt is OFFICIALLY LIVE! 🚨

Clue #1 is here! 🪎🏴‍☠️🔎🗺️ Ready to solve it and embark on this exciting adventure?

👉 Don’t forget, you can also snag clues early at Homer Seafood tonight at 6pm for a sneak peek at tomorrow’s clue!

Gather your crew, put on your detective hats, and let the hunt begin! Who’s ready to find the treasure hidden somewhere right here in Claiborne Parish?

Good luck, treasure hunters! 🍀✨ Thank you to KRC Custom Manufacturing & Claiborne Memorial Medical Center for making this special event possible this year!

09/29/2026

🎶🔥 THREE STAGES. ONE LEGENDARY DAY OF MUSIC! 🔥🎶
Get ready to turn up the volume at Louisiana Legends Fest on October 17th! With 3 stages of live music, there’s no shortage of great sounds, talented artists, and reasons to stick around all day long! 🤘🎸

🎤 Check out the LOCAL LEGENDS STAGE lineup!
10:00–11:00 AM — Pat Gladney
11:00–11:45 AM — Adiel Allison
12:00–1:00 PM — LA 146
1:00–2:00 PM — Lighthouse Trio
3:00–4:00 PM — Jaxon Slade

Come discover some incredible local talent, enjoy the festival atmosphere, and make a day of it! Bring your friends, bring the family, and get ready for a LEGENDARY day of music! 🎶🔥

📍 Homer, Louisiana
📅 Saturday, October 17th
🎸 3 Stages of LIVE Music!
👉 See the full music lineup: https://www.legendsfest.us/music

One festival. Three stages. ALL DAY MUSIC. 🎶 Let’s make some memories!

09/28/2026

See y'all tomorrow!
Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana Downtown Ruston City of Ruston Visit Webster Parish Experience Ruston Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Louisiana Office of Cultural Development

09/21/2026

New Roofs, New Life for Historic Homer

If you’ve noticed work happening overhead around the Homer Square, it’s part of something much bigger than a new roof.

Nanapuddins Antique Mall is the first downtown property to receive a new roof through the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant, supported in part by a grant from the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund. Through the grant, Main Street Homer was able to assist in getting a large portion of the costs covered, making a major preservation project much more attainable for the building owners.

Gray's Jewelry - Homer just got its turn, with work recently completed on their new roof. Michaels Sporting Goods will receive a grant for their upper windows and the Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum and Corner Cup Coffee (coming soon to the square) are next in line to receive new roofs.

A new roof may not be the most visible or glamorous part of revitalization, but it’s one of the most important. Keeping water out protects everything beneath it, from historic architecture to the businesses and organizations that give downtown Homer life.

Projects like these are exactly why Main Street Homer works to pursue grants and outside investment. Every dollar brought into Homer helps property owners preserve our historic buildings, strengthens our downtown and protects the character of the Square for the next generation.

One step at a time, we’re preserving Homer’s past and investing in its future.

09/14/2026

A heartfelt thank-you from Gray's Jewelry - Homer!

We’re grateful to Main Street Homer and the National Park Service for helping make a new roof possible through the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program.

Gray’s Jewelry has been part of the community of Homer, Louisiana since 1984. Caring for this building helps us continue serving our neighbors while preserving a piece of the square we all love. Thank you to everyone helping make this investment in Homer possible!

Pictured: Kevin Gray and Jimmy Hand.

09/14/2026

Top 10 Reasons to Move to Homer, Louisiana

1. Your Housing Budget Can Go Further

According to 2020–2024 Census estimates, Homer’s median owner-occupied home value was less than half that of Shreveport or Monroe. That can create more possibilities for buying a home, finding a larger yard or choosing property with room for a garden, workshop or boat.

2. You Can Escape the Crowds and Constant Rush

Homer offers a different rhythm from larger cities: less traffic, fewer crowds and more room to breathe. It is the kind of place where errands do not have to consume the day and people still have time to stop and talk.

3. Lake Claiborne Can Become Part of Everyday Life

The 6,400-acre lake offers fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking and waterskiing. Instead of waiting for vacation, residents can spend an ordinary Saturday morning on the water or enjoy a peaceful evening beside the lake.

4. Outdoor Recreation Is Right Outside Town

Lake Claiborne State Park provides cabins, camping, hiking, birding, picnic areas and two 18-hole disc-golf courses. Homer Golf Course adds a year-round nine-hole course for recreation, tournaments and social connection.

5. Downtown Looks Straight Out of a Holiday Movie

Louisiana’s last working antebellum courthouse stands at the center of a square surrounded by historic architecture and locally owned businesses. It offers the authentic small-town character that newer developments often try - and fail - to recreate.

6. Homer Is Becoming a Boutique Destination

People travel from across North Louisiana and South Arkansas to shop and spend the day in Homer. Residents can browse boutiques and antique stores, visit the Ford Museum, enjoy a margarita at the Mexican restaurant, relax at the cigar bar or attend a gathering at the new Homer Event Center.

7. The Community Still Gathers Together

Louisiana Legends Fest, seasonal celebrations, downtown promotions and dog-friendly events create opportunities to meet neighbors and feel connected. In Homer, community events are not lost among hundreds of competing attractions, they remain part of the town’s shared life.

8. Downtown Is Gaining Momentum

In only two years, the number of vacant downtown spaces has fallen from more than 50% to fewer than 30%. New businesses are opening, historic properties are returning to use and each restored building or occupied storefront adds energy to the community.

9. Your Business or Talents Can Make a Difference

Homer still has room for entrepreneurs, professionals, makers and people with new ideas. A business can stand out, meet a genuine need and become part of the community rather than disappearing into an overcrowded market.

10. You Can Enjoy Small-Town Life Without Complete Isolation

Homer has a library, medical center, health unit, air port, locally owned businesses and essential services. Larger regional centers remain accessible for specialized healthcare, major shopping, university activities and entertainment options, allowing residents to enjoy a quieter home life without giving up access to the wider region.

Homer’s story is still being written. For families, entrepreneurs and individuals searching for a place with character, opportunity and room to grow, this may be the perfect time to become part of what comes next.