Minden Main Street District

08/31/2026

Our LAST Bites & Beats at Miller Quarters Park for 2026 is next Thursday, Sept 10th, featuring live music from Beaux Atkins! We hope to see everyone there!

We also still have a few registration spots open for food trucks/vendors! Click the link below to sign up!
https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/2484/campaign/8025

08/30/2026

Help us GROW the Minden Farmers Market page and spread the word — our FALL MARKET kicks off September 17th!

We have an exciting season ahead with local vendors, fresh finds, special events and plenty happening in Downtown Minden. We want more people following along and knowing what’s happening each week!

So… GIVEAWAY TIME!

One lucky winner will receive:
• $25 Under Dawgs Sports Grill gift card
• Fresh floral arrangement from Red Blooms
• A fresh loaf of Jadee’s Sourdough

HOW TO ENTER:

1. FOLLOW the Minden Farmers Market page
2. SHARE this post to help us spread the word about the fall market
3. TAG a friend who needs to follow along!

Giveaway ends at MIDNIGHT on September 3rd!

Help us get the word out, grow our market and support LOCAL. We’ll see you September 19th!

08/28/2026

Supporting local doesn’t always mean spending money! There are plenty of simple, FREE ways you can help your favorite local businesses grow and reach more people:

Leave them a Google or Facebook review.
Like, share, and comment on their social media posts—or tag a friend who might love what they offer!
Have friends or family visiting Minden? Take them to your favorite local shops, restaurants, and businesses.
Grab a few business cards and pass them along to someone who could use their products or services.
Tell your friends! Good old-fashioned word of mouth can make a BIG difference.

Small actions can have a big impact on a local business. When we support local, we’re supporting the people who invest right back into our community.

08/27/2026

Calling all musicians… get scheduled to showcase your talent!

08/26/2026

Collectors! Minden Coin & Collectibles just got a lot of new inventory in!!! Make sure to go check them out!!!

08/26/2026

Registration is officially OPEN for Food Trucks/Vendors for our September Bites & Beats at Miller Quarters Park happening September 10th, and we’d love to have your business join the fun!

Bites & Beats is a great opportunity to get your business in front of residents and visitors, connect with the community, and be part of an event that celebrates local businesses and brings people together.

Sign up today and join us for another great Bites & Beats!
https://app.seemylegacy.com/community/2484/campaign/8025

08/25/2026

MAIN TO MAIN TRADE DAYS REGISTRATION IS LIVE!

Last year, more than 17,000 shoppers hit the Main to Main route, and we’re gearing up to make this year’s experience even bigger!

Downtown Minden will be packed with shopping, food, live music, fall football, a jambalaya cook-off and plenty more happening throughout the weekend.

Vendor space in Downtown Minden is LIMITED, so if you want to set up in the heart of the action, don’t wait to register.

Main to Main Trade Days | November 6–8, 2026

Register here: linktr.ee/maintomaintradedays

Be sure to follow the official Main to Main Trade Days page for event updates, vendor information, maps and everything you need to know.

Come shop, eat, explore and spend the weekend with us in Downtown Minden!

08/24/2026

After years of celebrating with the Minden Fasching & Karneval Parade logo, it’s time for a fresh new look. We’re inviting our community to help create the NEW official Minden Mardi Gras logo!

Whether you’re a professional artist, graphic designer, student, or simply someone with a creative idea, we want to see your vision for Mardi Gras in Minden.

The selected design will be used to represent Minden Mardi Gras on marketing materials, signage, merchandise, social media, and more, so all submissions must be provided in a digital format suitable for reproduction.

Put your creativity to work and show us what Mardi Gras in Minden looks like to you. Your design could become the face of this beloved Minden tradition for years to come!

Let the good times roll—and the creativity begin!
Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026
Submit Entries To: [email protected]

The winning artist will receive:
$150 cash
One FREE float entry in the 2027 Minden Mardi Gras Parade

Get creative, show off your talent, and help shape the look of Minden Mardi Gras 2027! We can't wait to see your designs!

08/24/2026

Congratulations on your grand opening and ribbon cutting The Studio Dance Co!!! We wish you all the success!

08/23/2026

Life is hard enough. You don’t have to do it alone.

First Methodist Church is offering a new DivorceCare class on Wednesdays—a supportive resource for anyone navigating separation, divorce, or the difficult season that follows.

One of the best things about a strong community is having resources and people to lean on when life gets heavy. If you or someone you know could benefit, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity right here in the downtown district!

Sometimes the first step forward is simply realizing you don’t have to walk through it alone.

Join us on Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. for Healing Hearts Divorce Ministry at First Methodist Church of Minden. ❤️

Using DivorceCare, this group offers encouragement, support, and a faith-filled place to connect with others navigating separation or divorce.

📍 First Methodist Church of Minden
🗓 Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

All are welcome!