Experience Ruston Blog

History of the Louisiana Peach Festival

The Evolution of the Festival

2022 marks the 72nd year of The Louisiana Peach Festival. The festival is a homegrown tradition that Ruston has had the privilege of hosting since 1951. The day is as full of fun as it is rich in history, and we wanted to give you a bite of the backstory that makes Peach Fest so sweet.  The Early Years The idea of having a peach festival first origina [...]

Experience Ruston Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week

Experience Ruston is proud to join US Travel and thousands of travel and tourism profess [...]

5 Must-Attend Spring Events in Ruston

The clocks have changed, the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming, meaning Spring has finally made its way to Lincoln Parish. If you’re anything like us, you can’t wait for all of the exciting events that are happening this Spring in Ruston! Although you won’t want to miss any of the fun coming up, we’re highlighting five events that are sure to make this spring i [...]

34 Things to Do in Ruston Before You Graduate

Ruston is first and foremost a college town, where students spend some of the best and most exciting years of their lives. College is a time to explore, try new things, and make memories. With this in mind, we're challenging students to get out of their dorms and experience these 34 things in Ruston & Lincoln Parish before they graduate! 1. Get peach ice cream from [...]

Restaurants Open on Sunday and Monday

A tradition of small towns is that Sunday and Monday are reserved for a day (or two) of rest. While some of our locally owned restaurants are loyal to this tradition, there are still a number of restaurants where you will find the open sign on and a friendly staff ready to serve you. We’ve compiled a list of all of those local restaurants for you below.  [...]