MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Here’s a list of Discover Monroe-West Monroe events being held the week of Aug. 14!
2025 NELA Music Awards
August 14 @ 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Monroe Civic Center | 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway | Monroe , LA 71201
Head to the Monroe Civic Center for the 2025 NELA Music Awards! This will be a night to honor and recognize the amazing local talent of the NELA region and the venues they play at. Live entertainment by local musicians will be sure to make this award show a fun evening for all.
1st Annual ILoveSeafoodFest (But I’ll say inaugural on air)
August 15 to August 17
Monroe RiverMarket | 316 South Grand Street | Monroe, LA 71201|(318) 914-3689
Get ready for an amazing seafood experience! The 1st Annual ILoveSeafoodFest will take place from August 15th-17th at the Monroe RiverMarket. Enjoy a wide variety of delicious seafood dishes from local food vendors. Top it off with some live music, and you’re sure to have a great time! The event is from 3pm-10pm on Friday and Saturday and from 2pm-7pm on Sunday.
4th Annual Reaper Fest
August 15 @ 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
The Hub | 201 Washington Street | Monroe, LA 71201
Make your way to The Hub on August 15th for the 4th Annual Reaper Fest! Get ready for some amazing singers and songwriters will be taking the stage for live performances while you shop around and enjoy the music. Vendors like Mossy Oak, DiveBomb, Singleton Game Calls, Rolling Thunder Game Call, and many more will be available to shop through. Kameron Marlowe, Andrew Jannakos, and Clay LaBeff will be the highlight performers. Don’t miss out on this live music and shopping event!
Open Mic at the Sugar Gallery
August 15 @ 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Sugar Gallery | 135 Art Alley | Monroe, LA 71201
Admission: Free
The Black Creatives Circle of North Louisiana has created a space for poets, rappers, singers and anyone with a work of art to share. Join them on the 3rd Friday of every month for a night of creative expression through words.
Meet the Warhawks
August 16 @ 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Malone Stadium | 514 Warhawk Way | Monroe, LA 71209 | (318) 342-1000
Kick off the 2025 Warhawk football season at Meet the Warhawks! Head to Malone Stadium for a football scrimmage at 6pm, and don’t miss the chance to get your season tickets while you’re there. Food and drinks will be available and so will autograph opportunities from players and coaches. Come meet the stars of the Warhawk football team!
Gin Mobsters Live at Enoch’s
August 16 @ 9:00 PM
Enoch’s Irish Pub & Cafe | 507 Louisville Avenue | Monroe, LA 71201 | (318) 388-3662
Head to Enoch’s and enjoy drinks, good food, and great music from Gin Mobsters!