How to Peach Fest

The festivities start before June 7! Leading up to festival day, Ruston comes alive with Peachy Events around town. From the Peach Sidewalk Sale and Culinary Crawl to festival traditions like the Peach Hunt and Peach Parade.
Want to participate in an event? Head to lapeachfest.com/schedule to sign up for the Peach Art Exhibit, Cookery Contest, the Peach Pageant, or the Run for the Peaches 5K.

Here’s a breakdown of what to expect when you arrive downtown:

• Live entertainment: Get ready for non-stop music from 9AM-10PM at Railroad Park Stage. From local and regional artists to an Austin, TX favorite, The Band of Heathens, the stage will be packed with talent all day long. Check out our stage lineup here and find your favorite artists and the times they are performing.
• Curated Market: Over 70 vendors will be selling handmade clothing, jewelry, candles, dishware, and so much more at the Historic Fire Station lot. Check out the vendors and their products at lapeachfest.com/vendor.
  • Pro Tip: Arrive early to grab must-have items before your favorite vendors sell out.
• Food: You’ll find everything from classic carnival eats to BBQ, burgers, and pizza. Need a quick snack? Grab boba tea from Boba Fresh or sweet treats from Wonderstick and Yeti Confetti Snowballs.
  • Pro Tip: Don’t leave without trying some Peach Ice Cream, served at the Historic Fire Station by the ladies of Beta Sigma Phi.
• Kids Alley: Enjoy games, crafts, and live performances. To make this year’s festival extra special, there will also be Dreaming Trees and interactive art displays from local artists located in the back of Kids Alley. All Kids Alley activities are free and provided by local civic groups and nonprofits.
• Drone show: In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the Louisiana Peach Festival will host its first-ever drone show on the evening of June 7.

• Peach Merch: Skip the lines and shop early. Visit the Ruston Lincoln Visitors Center Monday-Friday before the festival to grab your Peach Fest Swag.
  • Pro Tip: The specialty t-shirt is only available at the festival, so make the merch tend your first stop to snag one before they’re gone.
• Explore Local: While you’re Downtown, pop into nearby local shops and boutiques to find the perfect Ruston souvenir to take home to loved ones who couldn’t make it. Click here to see all Downtown Ruston has to offer.
• Payment Options: The merch tent and food vendors accept cash or card. Many Arts Market vendors also accept Venmo, and Apple Pay for quick and easy purchases.
• Free Shuttle Services: No need to stress about parking. Free shuttles will run all day between select parking lots, hotels, and festival grounds. Festival and shuttle maps will be available at www.lapeachfest.com closer to the event.
• Leave the Pets at home: As much as we love our furry friends, the festival can be tough for them. With limited shade, hot sidewalks, and large crowds, it's safer to leave the pets at home. Instead, treat them to a relaxing day at Lincoln Parish Park on Sunday!

Make it a weekend getaway! Book your stay and view our full hotel list at rustonlincoln.com/stay. For inspiration on how to fill your time in Ruston leading up to the Peach Festival, read up on our Guide to the 75th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival for itineraries, dining tips, and more.

More information on these events and activities and more can be found at www.lapeachfest.com. For more information on Ruston & Lincoln Parish and more to do while you’re in town explore www.rustonlincoln.com!