Schedule of Events
2025 Schedule of Events
Railroad Park Stage:
Kids Alley Stage:
Other Peachy Events:
More events coming soon!
Peach Festival Schedule of Events
Thanks to our presenting sponsor, b1 BANK, all activities on festival grounds are free to attend ALL DAY!
9:00am- 6:00pm
Peach Art Market
Discover art, handmade items, and homemade goods from local artists, artisans, and makers.
Location: Festival Grounds
9:00am - 5:00pm
Kids Alley: An Art Experience
Sponsored by Century Next Bank
Kids of all ages can enjoy hands-on art activities and crafts o, along with interactive performances and demonstrations on the Kids Alley Stage.
Location: Festival Grounds
9:00am - 10:00pm
Live Performances on the Railroad Park Stage
Location: 101 W Park Ave.
9am - Russ-Town Band
10am- Elise Clare Causey
11am- Zebb Rogers
12pm- Haley Brooke
2pm- The Lovers
3pm- Chancie Neal
4:30pm - Hidden Tracks
6:30pm - Mr. Taylormade & the Taylormade Band
8:30pm - The Band of Heathens
Other Peachy Events
2024 Peach Parade
June 6, 6:00PM
The Peach Parade is back! Sign up, route, and additional information will be released within the following months leading up to the festival.
Fee: TBD
Location: TBD
Peach Hunt
June 2-6
Find a mystery card hidden in Ruston and you’ll have the key to win up to $750! Clues will be released every day at 10:00 am on the Louisiana Peach Festival Facebook, Ruston radio stations, and the Ruston Daily Leader. The winner must take a selfie at the location of the Peach Prize to prove authenticity. $500 will be awarded to the winner or $750 if you’re wearing this year’s festival shirt when you find the prize. Happy peach hunting!
Peach Culinary Crawl
June 2-7
Get your appetite ready for all things peachy during the
Peach Restaurant Roundup! You can expect peach-inspired drinks, eats, and treats at participating Ruston restaurants.
Annual Peach Rodeo
June 6-7, 8:00PM
Come out to the North Louisiana Expo Center for the Annual Peach Rodeo and experience all fun - trick riders and more!
Website
Location: North Louisiana Expo Center, 165 Fairgrounds Rd.
Contact: (318) 255-9377
Peach Art Exhibit
June 5-July 28
The North Central Louisiana Arts Council will again host its popular Peach Art Exhibit during the festival. The exhibit features drawings, paintings, photography, 3-D art, and mixed media from artists of all ages. For more information, visit NCLAC website!
Submission Deadline: May 28
Reception and Award Ceremony: June 5, 5:30-7:00PM
Location: Lincoln Parish Library, 910 N Trenton St.
Peach Baby Photo Contest
Date TBD
Think your child is the cutest, funniest, most photogenic, or serious? Submit their photo into the Peach Baby Photo Contest, sponsored by The Children’s Shoppe.
More information TBD
Peachy Sidewalk Sale
Date TBD
Enjoy a day of specials and discounts at participating downtown shops during the Peachy Sidewalk Sale!
Location: Downtown Ruston, 101 W Park Ave.
Run for the Peaches 5K
June 7, 7:30AM-9:30AM
Come kick off your Saturday festivities with Ruston High School cross country!
The race will start and finish at Trinity Methodist Church and will go on the Rock Island Greenway and back.
Awards will go to top 3 in age groups and overall Male and Female. Overall Male and Female win custom peach baskets.
Age group awards for the following groups:
0-12, 13-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69, 70+
Last day to register and guarantee a T-shirt is May 18.
Register: Click here to register.
Entry fee: Now-April 19 $30; Price increases after April 19.
Queen Dixie Gem Peach and Princess Peach Pageant
June 7
Queen Dixie Gem Peach will be open to any girl living in and attending school in Lincoln Parish who has completed 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. Princess Peach is for residents or someone who has grandparents in Lincoln parish and is between the ages of 4 and 6.
Location: Dixie Center for the Arts
Registration: register at the Ruston Peach Pageant Website
If you have any questions call or email Suzy Nations at (318) 278-0863 or email queendixiegempeach@gmail.com.
Follow the Ruston Peach Pageant Facebook for more updates!
Ruston Farmers Market
June 7
Shop, eat, and support local producers and creators at the Ruston Farmers Market. Seasonal fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, honey, jams, salsa, and other locally produced goods are available on-site from 9:00am-1:00pm.
Location: Ruston Farmers Market, 220 E Mississippi Ave.
If you or your business are planning an event during or around LA Peach Fest, fill out the form below to be added to our schedule of events and Peach Festival Guide.
