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The annual Destination Downtown Conference is a dynamic regional gathering that brings together community leaders, preservationists, and economic development professionals. Hosted in partnership by Louisiana Main Street, Main Street Arkansas, Mississippi Main Street Association, and Main Street Alabama, the conference celebrates the power of historic downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts as drivers of local vitality and identity. Attendees engage in inspiring sessions focused on revitalization strategies, placemaking, small business support, and sustainable growth.

September 9 - 11, 2026

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Louisiana's Old State Capitol
100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
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Sep 09, 2026 10:00am - Sep 11, 2026 01:00pm

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Preliminary Schedule


Wednesday, September 9

10:00 - 5:00 On-site Check-in/Registration

10:30 - 1:30 Main Street 101 (Ticket purchase required. Lunch provided.)

2:00 - 5:00 Select one of three tour options:

Downtown St. Francisville Bus/Walking Tour

Denham Springs Antique Village Bus/Walking Tour

Downtown Baton Rouge Walking Tour

5:30 - 7:00 Opening Reception



Thursday, September 10

8:00 On-site Check-in/Registration Opens

9:00 - 10:15 Opening Plenary

10:15 - 10:30 Break

10:30 - 11:45 Three Concurrent Sessions

11:45 - 1:45 Lunch On Your Own

1:45 - 3:00 Three Concurrent Sessions

3:00 - 3:15 Break

3:15 - 4:30 Three Concurrent Sessions

6:00 Louisiana Thursday Night at Red Stick Social



Friday, September 11

8:00 On-site Check-in/Registration Opens

8:30 - 9:45 Three Concurrent Sessions

9:45 - 10:00 Break

10:00 - 11:15 Three Concurrent Sessions

11:30 - 12:30 Closing Plenary


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Conference Headquarters


Louisiana's Old State Capitol

100 North Boulevard

Baton Rouge, LA 70801

Conference Hotels


A variety of hotels are located within walking distance of Louisiana's Old State Capitol

Questions?

Contact Louisiana Main Street at mainstreet@crt.la.gov or 225-342-8162

Conference Venues

Louisiana's Old State Capitol

100 North Boulevard


Conference Headquarters

Main Street 101

Tour Departures

Breakout Sessions


Capitol Park Museum

Louisiana State Museums
660 North 4th Street


Opening Reception

Manship Theatre

Shaw Center for the Arts

100 Lafayette Street


Opening Plenary

Hartley/Vey Studio Theatre

Shaw Center for the Arts

100 Lafayette Street


Breakout Sessions

Red Stick Social at Electric Depot

1509 Government Street


Louisiana Thursday Night

Conference LAMA Partners