Event Date: July 16th-19th, 2026
Location: Greenwood, LA
Hosted by: 2026 Durden Reunion Committee
Reunion Colors (Green and White)
Contact us at 512-694-3905 or bouquet_28@yahoo.com
Registration Fee:
Adult (17 and up) $125 per person
Youth (10-16) $75 per person
Adults aged 80 and over and Youth aged 0-9 are FREE
2026 Durden Family Reunion Daily Events
Check below for daily details and activities
Notice - Greenwood, LA has an increased police presence for speeding in the area. Slow down and be safe.
Family, we hope you are excited about the 2026 Durden Family Reunion in Greenwood/Shreveport, Louisiana on July 16-19, 2026.We have prepared wonderful events to reflect our Durden ancestry, lineage, and future generations. So, join us in an extended weekend back home in Greenwood.
We would love to have family members who are interested in Volunteering for any event at the reunion. There will be plenty of opportunities for those to come in and have all hands-on deck to ensure that the reunion is wonderfully enjoyed by everyone in attendance.
There will be vendor opportunities to promote your products and/or business. Please contact Chantel Williams at 972-730-0511 for more information.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, Historical Tour
Tour three cemeteries and two home sites of family members in Greenwood and Rodessa, LA. The tour will stop at a General Store which is a tourist attraction followed by dinner at Piccadily Restaurant before returning to the hotel. The tour is a seperate cost of $50.00 per seat. Payment can be made to Zelle Sarah Figures 903-215-2952. All payments must be received by June 25, 2026 to secure your seat.
Click this link to register
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3BoMTY8sAZDpT4aaBLvQEaS0JDJ4srYRWXqdJ-z_RdSo0XQ/viewform?usp=header
*All Members are responsible for all purchases including lunch and dinner meals on the tour.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Check-In - 9:00am-3:00pm
Courtyard at Marriott
6001 Financial Plaza, Shreveport, LA 71129. Phone: 318-299-6672
Friday Night - Meet and Greet Fish Fry
Theme: Boots on the Ground Featuring DJ Derrick Green
Amari's Ballroom and Event Center
7288 Greenwood Road, Ste. 125. Shreveport, LA 71119
Attire: Wear your western attire (boots, cowboy hats, jeans, etc.) and bring those fans!
Saturday Morning/Afternoon - Parade and Picnic
Arrive at Greenwood City Hall at 9:00am. Followed by Picnic at the Durden Generation Center. Picnic will end promptly at 3:00pm
Attire: Wear your Family Reunion T-Shirt
Activities:
Family Group Picture: 11:00am
Lunch starting at 11:30am
Dominos Tournament 1:00pm Cash $5.00 per person/$10.00 per team
Durden Family Heritage and Memorial Museum (inside the Generation Center)
Pig Roast Tradition
Kids Zone
Games
Raffles
Vendor Marketplace
Saturday Evening – "We Are One" Gala
Featuring Saxophonist Eddie Spencer and DJ Derrick Green
Meet and Greet 6:00pm-7:00pm followed by Gala
Amari's Ballroom and Event Center
7288 Greenwood Road, Ste. 125. Shreveport, LA 71119
Attire: All White
Sunday Morning Worship
New Greenwood Baptist Church: 8:00am
7480 Greenwood-Springridge Road
Attire: Shades of Green and White
Vendor Information: $25 vendor fee. If interested, send your contact information to bouquet_28@yahoo.com. Please send payment via Zelle to (972)730-0511.
Souvenir Booklet:
If you wish to purchase an ad in the Souvenir Booklet, please see flyer below for pricing and contact information. **Please note that the payment method has changed. Please remit payment via Zelle to (972)730-0511**
Lodging
Hotel Information
Courtyard at Marriot – Host Hotel
6001 Financial Plaza, Shreveport, LA 71129.
1 King - $104.00
2 Queens - $114.00
Use QR Code or call 318-686-0880. If calling, please mention Durden reunion.
All reservations must be made prior to June 26, 2006
Hilton Garden Inn
5971 Financial Plaza, Shreveport, LA 71129.
1 King - $129.00
2 Queens - $136.00
318-686-0880 or 1-800-445-8667
All reservations must be made prior to June 17, 2006
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=SHVSHGI&groupCode=DFM26&arrivaldate=2026-07-17&departuredate=2026-07-19&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndam
6700 Financial Circle, Shreveport, LA 71129
2 Double beds - $109.00
318-671-1100
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/hotels/52901?checkInDate=07/16/2026&checkOutDate=07/19/2026&groupCode=cg071726Durden