Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

06/25/2026

The 2026 LSHOF Induction Celebration kicks off TODAY!

🎤 3 p.m. Thursday: Watch Live - Inductee Press Conference at lasportshall.com

🥂 5-7 p.m. Thursday: Welcome Reception presented by La Capitol Federal Credit Union at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Museum in downtown Natchitoches. Join us in welcoming the Class of 2026 with a lively happy hour featuring local cuisine & entertainment. Free & open to the public.

👉 See the full lineup of events at lasportshall.com/events

06/23/2026

🎆 Free Fireworks and Live Music in Natchitoches! 🎶 Join us THIS Friday, June 26th for Rockin' River Fest presented by Rapides Regional Medical Center !

We’ll see you on the riverbank in historic downtown Natchitoches for a FREE evening featuring live music from Connor Martin and Blue Crab Redemption, introductions of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026, an interactive Kidz Zone, and fireworks over Cane River.

Want the VIP experience? The Taste of Tailgating presented by Hancock Whitney features Louisiana-inspired cuisine, complimentary beverages, a silent auction, and the chance to meet Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Inductees.

Learn more and view the full Induction Celebration schedule at LaSportsHall.com/events

Thank you to Louisiana Propane Gas Association, Visit Natchitoches, the Natchitoches Historic District, FLASH - Friends of La Sports and History, Louisiana Public Broadcasting for their support.

06/20/2026

Read more about the upcoming LSHOF Induction Celebration in the Natchitoches Parish Journal: Music, food, family fun at free Hall of Fame Rockin’ River Fest Friday, June 26

Friday night is just right for some midsummer magic under the moonlight, free for all, during next weekend’s Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Celebration in Natchitoches. Specifically, it’s …

06/19/2026

It’s almost here! Come be part of the 2026 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Celebration in Natchitoches!

Join us June 25-27 as we celebrate the newest inductees with exciting events, including:

• Welcome Reception with the Class of 2026, including happy hour, local cuisine, and entertainment – FREE and open to the public!
• Celebrity Bowling Bash in Alexandria with Geaux DJ, photo booth, food, fun and more
• Rockin' River Fest with free concert, kids' zone, and fireworks
• VIP Taste of Tailgating with delicious food and drink, silent auction, and VIP amenities
• LSHOF Junior Training Camp – FREE, pre-registration required!
• Round Table Luncheon hosted by Fox Sports broadcaster Tim Brando
• PLUS, the LSHOF Induction Ceremony and Reception

Don’t miss out on being part of this unforgettable celebration!

Full event lineup: http://lasportshall.com/events

(📸 Photos by Chris Reich)

06/17/2026

With five of seven events during the June 25-27 LSHOF Induction weekend held along or directly adjacent to Cane River, the Cane River Waterway Commission proudly supports this event which has an economic impact of over $1.2 million on the local economy.

Pictured are Jim Rhodes with the CRWC and Greg Burke with the LSHOF Foundation staff.

06/16/2026

🎶 Rockin' River Fest presented by Rapides Regional Medical Center is almost here! 🎆

Join us Friday, June 26, in downtown Natchitoches for a FREE evening featuring live music from Connor Martin and Blue Crab Redemption, introductions of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026, an interactive Kidz Zone, and fireworks over Cane River.

Want the VIP experience? The Taste of Tailgating presented by Hancock Whitney features Louisiana-inspired cuisine, complimentary beverages, a silent auction, and the chance to meet current and former Louisiana Sports Hall of Famers and legends.

Learn more and view the full Induction Weekend schedule at LaSportsHall.com/events.

Thank you to Louisiana Propane Dealers, Natchitoches Tourism, and the Natchitoches Historic District for their support of this event.

06/13/2026

Register now for Junior Training Camp! 🏈🏀

Don’t miss this FREE hands-on skills clinic for boys and girls ages 8-16 during the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Celebration.

📅 Saturday, June 27
🕘 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 NSU Wellness & Recreation Complex | Natchitoches, LA

Participants will run football and basketball drills led by:
⭐ Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductees
⭐ Northwestern State football and basketball coaches and student-athletes

Space is limited, so register today!

Presented by Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, with the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans.

🎟️ Register for Junior Training Camp and get your tickets for Induction Weekend here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/KSt/

06/09/2026

🎳 Come bowl with the big leagues as we cruise back to the '70s at this year's Celebrity Bowling Bash presented by BOM! 🪩

Bowl alongside the Class of 2026 and past LSHOF inductees, or simply kick back and enjoy the fun, food, and friends. This signature Induction Celebration Weekend event is one you won't want to miss.

Enjoy a catered lunch buffet, complimentary beverages, beer and wine, music by Geaux DJ, raffle prizes, a photo booth, and a preview of the 2026 Induction silent auction.

Get your tickets for this groovy good time and learn more about Induction Celebration Weekend at https://e.givesmart.com/events/KSt/ 🎳