Pageant – Little girls and young women compete for the titles of Princess Peach and Queen Dixie Gem, June 13-14 at the Dixie Center for the Arts in downtown Ruston. Princess contestants must be between the ages of 4 and 5 as of June 1. Queen contestants must be between 17-25 as of June 1. A festival fact: Dixie Gem is a variety of Ruston peach! Watch for 2008 entry forms to be posted in the Info & Forms Section.
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Kids’ Fishing Tournament –Youngsters go for the big catch. Prizes, refreshments. Participants must be accompanied by parent or other adult. Friday, June 27, 8 a.m., Lincoln Parish Park. Sponsored by Bromell Agency, Inc.
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Family Day in the Park –New festival event! Games, inflatable bouncers, pet show, face painting, gospel music and more. Concessions available, arts and crafts show open. Old-fashioned Sunday afternoon in Railroad Park. Sunday, June 29, noon – 6 p.m., Railroad Park, downtown Ruston. Co-sponsor Blue Bell Creameries.
Diaper Derby –Babies crawl and toddlers toddle a pre-set distance against the clock. Sometimes they do it, sometimes they don’t. The parents (and grandparents) are as much fun to watch as the little people, as the big folks try to entice the little folks to come to them. Saturday, June 28, 11 a.m. Trinity Center, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1000 Woodward Ave. Sponsored by Barnes Portraiture. Watch for 2008 entry forms in the Info & Forms Section.
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Pet Show – Peachy pets and their young owners won’t want to miss this one. Best Dressed, Best Trick and other categories. Cute kids, cute pets and peach ice cream. Can’t beat that! Admission free. New day and time! Sunday afternoon, June 29, 4:30 p.m., Railroad Park, downtown Ruston.
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Peach Fest adds more Sunday events
There’s a new schedule for the 2008 Squire Creek Louisiana Peach Festival. It’s still the fourth weekend in June, but this year’s festival is a true weekend event. The fun begins on Friday, June 27 and runs until dusk Sunday evening, June 29. There’s live music in Railroad Park nightly beginning on Friday with Bayou Crossing, followed by the return of a festival favorite, the Buddy Terzia Band. Friday admission: $5, ages 12 and up; $3, ages 7-12; ages 6 and under, free. On Saturday, the Mason Granade Band opens for festival headliner Asleep At The Wheel. Saturday admission all day: $5, ages 12 and up; $3, ages 7-12; age 6 and under, free.
And on Sunday, enjoy an afternoon of gospel music and old-fashioned family activities in Railroad Park beginning at noon. There’s the Pet Show, Peach Eating Contest, and more cool stuff for kids. Sunday admission: Railroad Park, free: Civic Center venue: $5
The festival also features approximately 200 artisans and vendors of all types, both at Railroad Marketplace and at the Ruston Civic Center. There will also be helicopter rides throughout the weekend, a parade, antique cars, a rodeo, tennis tournament, 5K run, cookery contest and more. Click on “General Information and Events” for all the festival fun!
Asleep At The Wheel coming to Peach Festival
Texas swing is coming to the 2008 Squire Creek Louisiana Peach Festival! See Asleep At The Wheel in concert, June 28, 8 p.m., Railroad Park downtown Ruston. Admission, $5 age 12 and up; $3, ages 7-12; age 6 and under, free.
Founded in the early 1980s, Asleep At The Wheel remains one of western swing’s most popular recording and touring bands. During their career, they’ve won nine Grammy’s and released close to 30 albums. For more about them, visit their website www.asleepatthewheel.com. Check out some of their music.
North Louisiana’s own Mason Granade Band opens at 6 p.m. Get a preview of their performance at www.masongranade.com.
 
Opening Ceremony – Come help us kick off the 58th annual Squire Creek Louisiana Peach Festival, 6 p.m. Friday, June 27 in Ruston’s historic downtown Railroad Park. Event kicks off an evening of music and fun. Concessions available. Arts-and-crafts vendors open. More...
Rodeo –Ride ’em cowboy, and cowgirl, too. Roping, riding, clowns. Two nights of rodeo, Friday and Saturday at the Ruston Rodeo Arena. Sponsored by Brennen Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28. Gates open at 6 p.m. Take US 167 South or US 80 west and follow the signs to Rodeo Road. More...
Louisiana Peach Festival Arts & Crafts Show –Signature festival event at the Ruston Civic Center. Juried, handmade arts and crafts. Approximately 150 vendors from throughout the South. Two days this year, Saturday and Sunday! Sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi service sorority. Saturday, June 28, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission $5. More...
Antique Car Show –Shiny and old? Yep, and classic, too. The Ruston Antique Car Club hosts this event. Date TBA. Watch for 2008 entry form in the Info & Forms Section. More...
Peach Jam –Dance, listen, just have a good time at this event in Railroad Park featuring western swing great Asleep At The Wheel. Mason Granade Band opens at, 6 p.m., Asleep At The Wheel, 8 p.m. Admission $5 age 12 and up; $3, ages 7-12; age 6 and under, free. Co-sponsor, Bank of Ruston. More...
Pageant –Little girls and young women compete for the titles of Princess Peach and Queen Dixie Gem, June 13-14 at the Dixie Center for the Arts in downtown Ruston. Princess contestants must be between the ages of 4 and 5 as of June 1. Queen contestants must be between 17-25 as of June 1. A festival fact: Dixie Gem is a variety of Ruston peach! Watch for 2008 entry forms to be posted in the Info & Forms Section.
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Want a chance to win a bunch of bucks just for looking around town?
The Squire Creek Louisiana Peach Festival Treasure Hunt gives you a chance to claim $500 in prize money.
The clues will begin shortly before festival date, and will be given daily until the treasure is found.
The clues will be published each day in The Ruston Daily Leader, and announced over Ruston radio stations.
Treasure hunters will look for a laminated card hidden above ground in the Ruston city limits.
The card will be located on public property and can be seen without digging, damaging or disturbing any property. There will be instructions on the card telling the finder how to claim the prize.
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