• 2026 Durden Family Reunion

    Registration Form
  • 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

     

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  • During the Picnic on Saturday July 18th, there will be a Durden Family Heritage and Memorial Museum located inside the Durden Generation Center. If you would like to help us capture important history in our family as well as remember family members who have passed away between July 2024 and June 2026, please complete the submission form by clicking this link, https://forms.gle/pk9hPsuyPJVkoBSk8

    Please contact Laura D. Matthews at 832-597-3140 or lvdinspirational@gmail.com for questions.

  • Registration Payments

    Cost is per person
  • T-Shirt Sizing and Pricing

    Size Price
    Adult SM-4X  $20.00
    Youth  $15.00

    *Please be sure to include the t-shirt amount in addition to your registration fee*

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              • If paying by Zelle, please send payment to durden2026reunion@gmail.com

                If paying by check, please make payable to Darlene Durden. Mail to Darlene Durden c/o 2026 Durden Reunion 23401 Park Sorrento Unit 57, Calabasas, CA 91302. Check payments must be received by June 28, 2026.

              • Note:
                Registration Fees are intended to cover all three events and are non-refundable. Registration Fees are due no later than June 28, 2026. On-site registration will not take place. 

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