Festival Events

Kids’ Fishing Tournament – Youngsters go for the big catch. Prizes, refreshments. Participants must be accompanied by parent or other adult. Friday, June 25, 8 a.m., Lincoln Parish Park. Sponsored by Bromell Agency.

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 26. Entry form in the Info & Forms section. Sponsored by Barnes Portraiture.

Pet Show –Peachy pets and their young owners won’t want to miss this one. Best Dressed, Best Trick and other categories. Admission free. Friday, June 25, 5:30 p.m., Railroad Park, downtown Ruston. Sponsored by Stor-A-Way Mini Storage, co-sponsored by Sexton Animal Health Center.