Schedule of Events
June 1, 2024 Schedule
Location:
Railroad Park Stage
Location:
Kids Alley Stage
Other Peachy Events:
Peach Festival Schedule of Events
All activities on festival grounds are free to attend ALL DAY!
9:00am- 5:00pm
Peach Art Market
Discover art, handmade items, and homemade goods from local artists, artisans, and makers.
Location: Sexton Lot across from Railroad Park and East Park Ave
9:00am - 5:00pm
Kids Alley: An Art Experience
Kids of all ages can enjoy hands-on art activities and crafts on West Mississippi Ave., along with interactive performances and demonstrations on the Kids Alley Stage.
Location: West Mississippi Ave.
Kids Alley activities are provided by: 4-H, Ruston High School- Robotics Team, LA Tech STEM, Cub Scouts - Pack 45, Junior Auxiliary of Ruston, Lincoln Parish Library, and North Central Louisiana Arts Council.
10:00am - 11:00pm
Live Performances on the Railroad Park Stage
Location: 101 W Park Ave.
Other Peachy Events
Peach Hunt May 27th-31st
Find a mystery card hidden in Ruston and you’ll have the key to win up to $1,000! Clues will be released every day at 10:00 am on the Louisiana Peach Festival Facebook, Ruston radio stations, and the Ruston Daily Leader. The winner must take a selfie at the location of the Peach Prize to prove authenticity. $750 will be awarded to the winner or $1,000 if you’re wearing this year’s festival shirt when you find the prize. Happy peach hunting!
Peach Culinary Crawl May 26th-June 1st
Get your appetite ready for all things peachy during the
Peach Restaurant Roundup! You can expect peach-inspired drinks, eats,
and treats at participating Ruston restaurants.
Peach Baby Photo Contest May 30th
Think your child is the cutest, funniest, most photogenic, or serious? Submit their photo into the Peach Baby Photo Contest, sponsored by The Children’s Shoppe. Download or pick up a form from The Children’s Shoppe or Experience Ruston.
Deadline: Friday, May 24 at 5:00 PM
Winners announced at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 30th
Peach Art Exhibit MAY 30th
The North Central Louisiana Arts Council will again host its popular Peach Art Exhibit during the festival. The exhibit features drawings, paintings, photography, 3-D art, and mixed media from artists of all ages. For more information, visit NCLAC website!
Submit artwork entries by May 22.
Reception and Award Ceremony: May 30th, 5 pm-7 pm
Location: Lincoln Parish Library, 910 N Trenton St.
Peach Fest Pickleball Tournament MAY 31st
Calling all pickleball enthusiasts! RPAR & Ruston Sports Complex are hosting the Peach Fest Pickleball Tournament! Calling all pickleball enthusiasts! Join us for the inaugural Peach Fest Pickleball tournament in the City of Ruston! With separate divisions for men and women ages 17+, and mixed divisions open to ages 13+, there's something for everyone! Don't miss out on the fun – sign up to register by May 27th!
Registration: Register through Ruston Parks & Recreation by May 27th
Location: Ruston Sports Complex Tennis Facility
Fee: $25/person
Annual Peach Rodeo May 31st & June 1st 8:00PM
Come out to the North Louisiana Expo Center for the Annual Peach Rodeo and experience all fun - trick riders and more!
Website
Location: North Louisiana Expo Center, 165 Fairgrounds Rd.
Contact: (318) 255-9377
Run for the Peaches 5K JUNE 1st 7:30 a.m.
Come kick off your Saturday festivities with Ruston High School cross country! This fantastic team is hosting a fun out-and-back 5k down the old rail road trail (Rock Island Greenway) starting and finishing at Hoss Garrett Football stadium! Overall and age group awards will be peachy! Come out to support the Ruston High School XC team and start your day in the peachiest way!
Register here.
Location: Hoss Garrett track at Ruston High School
2024 Peach Parade JUNE 1st 9AM
The Peach Parade is back! Floats may begin lining up at 8:00 a.m. at Ruston High School. The parade will start promptly at 10:00 a.m. The parade will begin by exiting RHS heading north on James Street and then taking a right onto the Service Road. Proceed East and turn right onto Monroe Street. The parade will turn right heading west on West Alabama and loop back to RHS.
Click here to sign up to be a part of the Peachiest parade around!
Fee: $50 per float
Theme: “Just a little peachy lagniappe”
Location: Ruston High School
Ruston Antique Classic Car Show presented by the Antique Car Club
JUNE 1st 9AM-5PM
Whether you're a die-hard car enthusiast or simply appreciate the beauty of vintage vehicles, this is a must-see event. From sleek muscle cars to elegant antique convertibles, there will be something for everyone. For more information on how to participate, contact Larry Banks at (318) 243-9729.
Registration Fee: $30/ vehicle
Location: Cadence Bank parking lot, Corner of Trenton St. and Georgia Ave.
Park Haus Peach Cookery Contest JUNE 1st
The cooking contest will be held in conjunction with the Louisiana Peach Festival on June 1st. Dishes should be dropped off at 10am, judging will happen at 11am, and winner will be announced at 12pm! Then dishes picked up at 1pm. Judging will happen behind closed doors. Contest will be limited to one category (Peach Pie/Cobbler) for two age groups (Adult/Youth). Park Haus is donating a grand prize for each age group!
Registration: Go to Ruston Farmers Market website to register by MAY 30th.
Fee: $15
Location: Ruston Farmers Market, 220 E Mississippi Ave.
Ruston Farmers Market JUNE 1st
Shop, eat, and support local producers and creators at the Ruston Farmers Market. Seasonal fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, honey, jams, salsa, and other locally produced goods are available on-site from 9:00am-1:00pm.
Location: Ruston Farmers Market, 220 E Mississippi Ave.
Queen Dixie Gem Peach and Princess Peach Pageant June 1st 6:30PM
Queen Dixie Gem Peach will be open to any girl living in and attending school in Lincoln Parish who has completed 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. Princess Peach is for residents or someone who has grandparents in Lincoln parish and is between the ages of 4 and 6 by May 31st.
Location: Dixie Center for the Arts
Registration: register by May 24th at the Ruston Peach Pageant Website
If you have any questions call or email Suzy Nations at (318) 278-0863 or email queendixiegempeach@gmail.com.
Follow the Ruston Peach Pageant Facebook for more updates!
