Each Monday and Friday, the Lincoln Parish Journal will post a list of non-for-profit upcoming events happening in the parish. If you would like to add your event to this list or advertise your for-profit events, please email us at lpjnewsla@gmail.com.
Saturday, June 3
73rd annual Louisiana Peach Festival (Schedule below)
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Ruston Farmers Market
2-5 p.m.: 4Paws Canine Carnival (290 Rodeo Rd.)
All festival activities are free to attend from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Admission from 5:00pm – 11:00pm:
$10 for adults
$5 for kids (12 and under)
FREE ALL DAY for kids 4 and under
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
Young Makers Art Market
Discover art, handmade items, and homemade goods from local artists, artisans, and makers 18 and under.
Location: Esma’s Alley
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 Stage Schedule:
Location: W Mississippi Ave.
10:00am: Science Guys
11:00am: Act Up Theatre Drama Club
12:00pm: Mr. Danny’s Magic
1:00pm: French Immersion Storytime & Experience
1:30pm: DJ Music
2:00pm: The TMM Project
3:00pm: DJ Music
4:00pm: Ruston Community Theatre- Shrek Cast
10:00am – 11:00pm
Live Performances on the Railroad Park Stage
Location: 101 W Park Ave.
10:00am: Parker & Chloe
11:00am: Haley Brooke
12:00pm: Braydon Watts
1:00pm: DK Harrel
2:00pm: Jennifer Janèt
3:00pm: Big AL & Cherri Jubilee
4:30pm: Kelli Roberts Band
5:30pm: Main Street Band
7:00pm: LVVRS
9:30pm: Parish County Line
Other Peachy Events this weekend…
June 2-3: 8 p.m.: Annual Peach Rodeo
June 3:
7:30 a.m.: Run for the Peaches 5K (Hoss Garrett track, Ruston High School)
9 a.m.: Peach Diaper Derby presented by Queen Dixie Gem Peach Emma Carter (front of Peach Fest stage, Railroad Park)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Ruston Antique Classic Car Show (Cadence Bank parking lot)
10 a.m.: Peach Beard Contest
6:30 p.m.: Queen Dixie Gem Peach and Princess Pageant (Dixie Center for the Arts)
