601 Spring Event Center is located in the historic George T. Bishop Building at the intersection of Spring and Milam streets in downtown Shreveport. Our venue — rich with history and tradition — provides the perfect setting for any meeting, reception, celebration or ceremony. The building was constructed in the early part of the 20th Century and has had several owners and usages. One of the more notable was George T. Bishop, a successful automobile dealer who purchased the property in 1925. Elegantly refurbished with spectacular coffered ceilings, hand-carved woodwork, inlaid earthenware tiles, bronze chandeliers and solid wood cathedral- style doors, the Bishop Building was impressively opulent for Shreveport. Ironically, decades later another illustrious occupant of the building was the Ark-La-Tex Antique and Classic Vehicle Museum after which the building in the late 20th Century became known locally as the ‘antique car museum.’

The Dixie Gin... True Southern Industrial Charm... The Dixie Gin is one of the most unique and picturesque settings in the Northwest Louisiana area to host your wedding. Located in the beautiful rural Red River bottoms of Dixie, Louisiana, just minutes from downtown Shreveport, the historical venue offers true industrial charm, perfect for any event. The old gin is an authentically rugged but polished backdrop for any style, from the sweet and simple to the most elaborate. Each event is customized in your individual style to create precious memories to last a lifetime.