RUSTON, La. (KSLA) - This year will mark the 75th anniversary of the Louisiana Peach Festival! The fun begins at 9 a.m.

Understanding the Context

on Saturday, June 7 in downtown Ruston. The festival’s roots trace back to the ... RUSTON, La. - The Louisiana Peach Festival kicked off in downtown Ruston Saturday morning, celebrating its75th anniversary.

Key Insights

It is one of the longest-running agricultural festivals in the state of ... The weather looks muggy with widely scattered showers/storms for this Friday and Saturday's Ruston Peach Festival in Ruston, Louisiana. Rain chance is 30%. Afternoon temperatures will top out near 90 ... RUSTON, La.

Final Thoughts

(KNOE) - It’s a sweet milestone in Ruston as the Louisiana Peach Festival marks its 75th year, drawing thousands downtown to celebrate the city’s signature fruit. Families, food lovers and ... Ruston is known for its exciting college-town atmosphere, with an 18-block historic downtown district and the sweet peaches grown in the area. The area boasts a variety of specialty shops and delicious restaurants, as well as festivals and events throughout the year. Located at the crossroads of the South and Southwest, Ruston has all of the charm and warmth of a small Louisiana town while providing a wide variety of educational, cultural and economic opportunities. Ruston is near the eastern border of the Ark-La-Tex region and is the home of Louisiana Tech University.

Ruston is the principal city of the Ruston micropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Lincoln Parish. Located in North Louisiana, Ruston & Lincoln Parish is known for its lively college-town atmosphere, 25-block historic downtown district, thriving arts culture, scenic outdoor attractions, and the incredibly sweet peaches grown here.