Ruston Fall Events

Colorful leaves, cozy vibes, and cooler temperatures make fall one of the best times to experience all Ruston, LA has to offer. From family friendly fall festivals and the Annual Wine Walk to live entertainment at our iconic Dixie Theater, there’s no shortage of exciting events to attend and activities to enjoy. Plan your autumn getaway to Ruston to immerse yourself in the best of the season. Here is a list of events you can’t miss this fall in Ruston, LA.

Can't Miss Fall Events & Festivals:

Sept 25-26 The 37th Annual Louisiana Chicken Festival
Sept 26 Park Fest 2026
Oct 8 RFM Farm to Table Dinner
Oct 2 Pumpkins in the Park
Oct 3 GSU Football Homecoming Game
Oct 17 Blueseum Fest
Oct 8-10 RCT Presents: The Addams Family
Oct 21-22 The Joy of Chalk Paint Masterclass
Oct 22 Tech R Treat X Tech Madness
Oct 23 Downtown Ruston Wine Walk
Oct 24 LA Tech Football Homecoming Game
Oct 29 RPAR 6th Annual Monster Mash
Nov 19 Ruston Art Ramble

Pictured: Downtown Ruston Wine Walk

The Dixie Center For the Arts:

The Dixie offers an exciting lineup of events throughout September and October!

Oct 15 Be Like Blippi Tour
Nov 5 A Man Named Cash

Reoccurring Events this Fall:

Ruston Farmer's Market — every Saturday 9AM - 1PM
RFM: Teaching Kitchen — every Thursday
Creative Meetups — every Monday
Big Creek Trade Days — Sept 11-13, Oct 9-11, Nov 9-8
College Sports — days vary September through November

Pictured: Pumpkins in the Park

These exciting events only add to the magic of fall in Ruston. So, grab your favorite cozy sweater, breath in the autumn breeze, and join us in experiencing Ruston to the fullest this fall. To see our full calendar of events click here.