Experience Ruston Blog

2023 Peach Restaurant Roundup

Peach Restaurant Week is making a grand return to Ruston, LA, and it promises to be more scrumptious than ever before! Throughout the entire week, a variety of local restaurants will be joining in on the fun by offering delectable peach-themed specials that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. [...]

Guide to the 73rd Annual Peach Festival

Peachy Events

Celebrate this year’s theme “Lincoln Parish: Peachiest Place to be since 1873” with a wide range of entertainment and activities that everyone is sure to enjoy. June 3 brings traditional favorites and new activities to experience! Browse our guide below and make your plans to attend the Louisiana Peach Festival, June 3, in Downtown Ruston or any of the Peachy Events happening [...]

Ruston, LA to Host 2023 DYB World Series

Experience Ruston, alongside the City of Ruston and the Ruston Sports Complex, is excited to announce Ruston, LA will once again host the Dixie Youth Baseball (DYB) Division I & II World Series July 26-August 9, 2023 [...]

Celebrate Love in Lincoln Parish

Valentine’s Day is near and now is the time to start planning how you will celebrate the special loves of your life. Whether you are adventurous or romantic, Ruston-Lincoln Parish is the perfec [...]

Local Mardi Gras Food and Flavors

Homemade King Cake | Photo Courtesy of Grown and Grazed

Laissez le bon temps rouler! It’s Mardi Gras season in Louisiana - which means all your favorite themed dishes and delectable bites are back in Ruston & Lincoln Parish. Celebrate this Carnival season by exploring local takes on the flavors of Mardi Gras and classic Louisiana cuisine.  Mardi Gras Staple: King Cakes [...]