Paragon Casino Resort Launches Festival Benefiting Local Charities

MARKSVILLE, LA – Paragon Casino Resort has announced a festival dedicated to raising money for local charities in a fun and unique atmosphere. SIP Wine & Spirit Fest will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm inside the Mari Showroom.

The inaugural festival will feature live music and prize drawings along with food and unlimited samples of liquor and wine. It is being hosted by Paragon Casino Resort in partnership with local radio stations KISS-FM 98.7, KRRV-FM 100.3 and KZMZ-FM 96.9.

SIP Wine & Spirit Fest will benefit four regional charities – United Way of Central Louisiana; Alzheimer’s Foundation – Alexandria Chapter; Save Cenla (ASIST); and the Avoyelles Animal Welfare Society. Proceeds will assist the organizations in providing resources and support for their communities.

“Community service is a mission that we hold close to our hearts at Paragon Casino Resort,” said Marshall Ray Sampson, Sr., GM of Paragon Casino Resort. “For 30 years, we have enjoyed finding new and unique ways to give back to Marksville and all of Avoyelles Parish. SIP Wine & Spirit Fest is going to be an unforgettable day of socializing with our friends and neighbors while raising money for the extraordinary organizations that work tirelessly to better our region.”

Live music will be provided by Geno DeLafose and French Rockin’ Boogie, Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin’ Cajuns and Travis Matte and the Zydeco Kingpins. Door prizes will take place every 30 minutes.