Your Guide to Peach Festival Weekend
The 75th Annual Louisiana Peach Festival will take place on June 7, 2025, but the peach celebrations will be going all week long in Ruston, LA! If you’re planning to spend a full weekend soaking in the sweet peachy charm of
Ruston
, let this guide help you make the most out of your adventure.
Friday, June 6
Eat:
From June 2-7, enjoy
Peach Culinary Crawl
, a weeklong tasting tour featuring over 20 local restaurants. Each participating location will offer special peach-inspired items. From peach BBQ and burgers to peach toast, cocktails, and desserts. There’s something to satisfy every craving. The full Culinary Crawl menu is available in late May on the Peach Fest website.
See:
In celebration of the festival’s 75th anniversary, The Louisiana Peach Festival is collaborating with the Lincoln Parish Museum to present
Peach Fest Through the Decades
This special exhibit will showcase memorabilia from the very first Peach Festival all the way through present day.
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Peach fest hack
: After visiting the exhibit, explore downtown Ruston to scope out the festival grounds and snap a picture at one of the colorful murals!
Experience:
There’s plenty to experience Friday before the festival.
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Take a stroll through
Downtown Ruston
and browse the
Peach Sidewalk Sale.
Participating downtown shops will be offering peachy deals and special promotions from June 2-6.
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Peach Fest Hack:
Grab a Peach Fest fit at the sidewalk sale to wear at the festival!
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Peach Fest Hack:
Grab a Peach Fest fit at the sidewalk sale to wear at the festival!
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The
Peach Parade
is a long loved and cherished tradition by festival attendees. The parade will take place in Downtown Ruston on Friday, June 6, at 6PM.
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After the parade, you can head over to the
36th Annual Peach Festival Rodeo
for family entertainment, trick riders, and more. The rodeo starts at 8PM.
Saturday, June 7 – Festival Day
Festival activities start at 9:00AM and there’s plenty to eat, see, and experience—all located on the festival grounds.
Eat
:
This year, enjoy bites from
a variety of food vendors
, offering everything from burgers, sandwiches, and pizza, to classic festival treats, refreshing drinks, and tasty snacks. You’ll also want to pay a visit to the Historic Fire Station for a scoop of frosty peach ice cream from the ladies of Beta Sigma Phi.
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Peach Fest Hack:
Ask vendors what their special peach item is! All food vendors create and offer a peachy item just for the Peach Festival.
The festival is also conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Ruston, so there’s plenty of local restaurants you can walk to.
See:
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Festival Art Displays
: Discover art boards and interactive displays by local artists that will be showcased throughout festival grounds.
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Ruston Antique Classic Car Show:
Head over to Cadence Bank from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM for the Car Show. Whether you’re a car enthusiast or just love vintage charm, this show is sure to impress with its lineup of beautifully restored classic vehicles. -
Drone Show:
Stick around till the headliner performance for the Peach Festival’s first ever drone show at 8:45 PM! This transforming sky display will take place before the headlining act to kick off the grand finale to the festival.
Experience:
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Live Music
:
Enjoy more than 12 hours of live performances at the Railroad Park stage. With an exciting lineup of artists, the festival’s musical energy will keep you dancing all day long. Don’t miss the headliner,The Band of Heathens
, taking the stage after the drone show.
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Kids Alley
:
A family-friendly zone packed with interactive activities and entertainment to keep the little ones smiling. -
Curated market:
The festival will have over 70 vendors, all selling their handmade arts, jewelry, clothing, mugs, decorations, candles, and lots more. Additionally, you can stop by the
Peach Fest Sticker Wall
in the market—perfect for a fun and unique photo op.
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Peach Fest Hack:
arrive early to the Curated Market before your favorite vendor sells out.
Visit
www.lapeachfest.com/vendors
to get a sneak peek at what vendors are offering.
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Peach Fest Hack:
arrive early to the Curated Market before your favorite vendor sells out.
Visit
www.lapeachfest.com/vendors
to get a sneak peek at what vendors are offering.
Sunday, June 8
After a Saturday full of adventures, take it slow on Sunday. Sleep in, relax, and savor your last day in town before heading home.
Eat
:
Start your day with a delicious Sunday brunch at
Trio’s
. Whether you choose a cozy table indoors or enjoy the sunshine on their patio, you’re in for a wonderful dining experience. Looking for a spot closer to downtown? Try
Board & Bottle
’s Sunday brunch and specialty brunch cocktails.
See
:
While you’re at the festival Saturday, you will likely spot a few of Ruston’s unique bulldog statues scattered throughout downtown. In total, there are
22 bulldogs
placed around the city—each with its own charm. Stretch your visit a little longer and turn your Sunday into a scavenger hunt to track down the ones you missed.
Experience:
Wind down with a peaceful visit to
Lincoln Parish Park
. This park offers mountain biking and walking trails, kayaking, fishing, and a playground for the kids. It’s the perfect way to soak in the natural beauty of Ruston and cap off your Peach Festival weekend.
From peachy treats to live tunes and everything in between, the Louisiana Peach Festival is the perfect way to kick off your summer. Soak up the fun, explore Ruston, and celebrate 75 years of sweet traditions and unforgettable memories!
To learn the insider tips and tricks all seasoned festival goers know, read up on our
How to Peach Fest blog
.
