Allons Souper a' Lourdes Food Tasting and Raffle Event

Enjoy local cuisine and win prizes at this community fundraiser in Marksville, Louisiana

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:41pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph in warm, golden tones, capturing the blurred silhouettes of people enjoying a community food tasting event, with soft pools of light and a sense of inviting atmosphere.The Allons Souper a' Lourdes food tasting event will bring the Marksville community together to savor local culinary delights and support their parish.Marksville Today

The Allons Souper à Lourdes Committee is hosting a food tasting, raffle, and live auction event on May 9th at the Parish Hall in Marksville, Louisiana. The event will feature dishes prepared by 20 talented local chefs, with a $15 donation for entry. Raffle tickets will also be available for $1 each, with prizes including cash and a decorative wood craft.

Why it matters

This event is an opportunity for the Marksville community to come together, support their local church, and enjoy a variety of delicious homemade dishes from the area's top culinary talents. It also serves as a fundraiser, with proceeds going towards the church's initiatives.

The details

The Allons Souper a' Lourdes event will take place on May 9, 2026, following the 4:00 PM Mass, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at the Parish Hall located at 1325 Eggbend Rd in Marksville's Fifth Ward. Attendees can purchase a $15 ticket to enjoy food samples from 20 different chef's tasting tables. Raffle tickets will also be available for $1 each, with prizes including $125 cash, $75 cash, a decorative wood craft, and a flowering plant.

  • The event will take place on May 9, 2026, following the 4:00 PM Mass (5:00 – 7:00PM).
  • Tickets are available for a $15 donation.

The players

Allons Souper à Lourdes Committee

The organizing committee behind the Allons Souper a' Lourdes event, which is hosting the food tasting, raffle, and live auction to support the local church and community.

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The takeaway

This community-driven event is a great opportunity for Marksville residents to come together, enjoy delicious local cuisine, and support their local church through a fun and flavorful experience.