Calling all cocktail connoisseurs! A new festival is coming to Paragon! SIP Wine & Spirit Fest is happening inside the Mari Showroom on Saturday August 17! Don’t miss this unique event showcasing unlimited samples of wine and spirits from Paragon vendors, plus great food, awesome door prizes and live Zydeco music from Geno DeLafose and French Rockin’ Boogie, Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin’ Cajuns, and Travis Matte and the Zydeco Kingpins! This event benefits Alzheimer’s Foundation (Alexandria Chapter), United Way of Central Louisiana, the Avoyelles Animal Welfare Society and Save Cenla (ASIST). General admission is $50. Ultra Admission is $75 and includes exclusive access to classes and speakers along with a VIP dinner! Tickets are online at paragoncasinoresort.com.