Enjoy a photography exhibit by Newt Lynn & explore the commissary during the Festival.
Crossroads Museum in the Gilliam Library, 12797 Main St.
The Old Church House, Venue rental, 15615 Hwy 71, Hosston. 318-243-1638
Big Mam'’s Antiques & Restoration - 6403 Parkway Dr, Hosston, LA
Designs by Carol Quilt Shop / Cason's Vineyard - 17558 Hwy 71, Mira
Smokie's Capt Fletcher Adams 357th Fighter Group Museum & Antique Automobiles
18876 Alabama Ave, Mira. Call 318-469-1060 for a viewing appt.
Hillsong House - 1930 homestead, tours, photos, events. 19535 S La St, Ida 318-422-5065
Sunflower Festival T-Shirt Design Contest!
Photographers and Artists of all ages and skills are invited to submit their work into the Sunflower Photo/Art Contest. The Contest is opened now and closes August 1, 2025. Winning Photos and Artwork will be displayed at the Sept Heritage Tour. The artwork will be featured on the 2026 Sunflower Festival T-Shirt! Artwork must be original! Each artist may submit one design. Click Here for Rules and Entry Form.
Food Options
There will be several food vendors at the festival, offering a variety of yummy choices.
Local Restaurants:
Main Street Restaurant 12807 Main Street, Gilliam Enjoy delicious food in one of the old brick store buildings.
—
James Country Store Restaurant 12781 Main St., Gilliam Sandwiches, cold drinks and snack items.
D&I Café and Deli 312 Caddo Street, Belcher, LA 71004
Come sample our local cuisine!
Trail Route
Find LA Hwy 3049
From downtown Shreveport, drive north on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway. Just north of the casinos, Clyde Fant veers to the left and changes name to Grimmett Drive. From Grimmett Drive turn right onto LA Hwy 3049 (Dixie Shreveport Road).
Enjoy the Trail
Turn right at Old Dixie Gin and Sentell Road and drive the loop around the levee. Sentell Road circles back to Highway 3049 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, just north of Dixie. This drive features several sunflower varieties, and a field of wildflowers. Sunflowers along the Trail are expected to be in full bloom.
