Far from the low-lying swamp and bayous of the southern part of the state, northern Louisiana’s rolling hills and lush farmlands are ideal for peaches orchards to thrive. Every year, the city of Ruston celebrates this tasty fruit with one of the sweetest festivals in Louisiana, the Peach Festival.
The 72nd Annual Louisiana Peah Festival kicks off June 4, 2022 in downtown Ruston.
Louisiana Peach Festival/Facebook The festival began in 1951 and was created by local peach farmers who wanted to promote their crops and showcase the different varieties of peaches grown in Louisiana.
There will be over 10 hours of live music from local bands to listen to.
Louisiana Peach Festival/Facebook Here’s the lineup.
The festival begins at 9 a.m. and runs well into the night, ending at 11 p.m.
Louisiana Peach Festival/Facebook All of the festival activities are free to attend from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 5-11. Kids 4 and under are free!
There are other activities throughout the week, too.
Louisiana Peach Festival/Facebook From May 30-June 4, the city holds all sorts of fun activities to celebrate the festival - like the peach hunt! Every day, a clue will be released on their Facebook page and if you can solve the clue and find the mystery card hidden that day, you might just win $500!
Spend some time strolling through the art market, where you’ll find incredible art, handmade items, and home goods from local artists.
Louisiana Peach Festival/Facebook
There’s also a kid’s art alley where the little ones can enjoy hands-on arts and crafts and other fun activities.
Louisiana Peach Festival/Facebook
And of course, the farmers market is a wonderful spot to pick up seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as local honey, jams, jellies, and salsas.
Louisiana Peach Festival/Facebook
Plus all the peaches you can carry!
Louisiana Peach Festival/Facebook Homemade peach cobbler with fresh Louisiana peaches, anyone?
Visit their website for more information, and don’t forget to follow them on Facebook so you can stay up to date on the latest news about the festival. Are you planning on attending the Louisiana Peach Festival this year? Let us know in the comments!
Louisiana Peach Festival/Facebook
The festival began in 1951 and was created by local peach farmers who wanted to promote their crops and showcase the different varieties of peaches grown in Louisiana.
Here’s the lineup.
All of the festival activities are free to attend from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 5-11. Kids 4 and under are free!
From May 30-June 4, the city holds all sorts of fun activities to celebrate the festival - like the peach hunt! Every day, a clue will be released on their Facebook page and if you can solve the clue and find the mystery card hidden that day, you might just win $500!
Homemade peach cobbler with fresh Louisiana peaches, anyone?
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Address: Ruston, LA 71270, USA
