Experience Ruston

🐶 Welcome Incoming Freshman! This week is Louisiana Tech University's second orientation of the Summer, and we are ECSTATIC that you will be joining us here in ! 🏫

❤️💙 Make the most of your years at Tech and beyond by checking out experienceruston.com and seeing all that Ruston & Lincoln Parish has to offer!

Start your search here:
🎓 The College Student Guide to Ruston, LA ➡️ https://bit.ly/46fsPQm
🛍️ 35 Things to Do in Ruston Before you Graduate ➡️ https://bit.ly/4cQ7mjT
☕ Best Coffee Shops in Ruston ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Qx5LIW

Parents: Come and see us for a bus tour of Ruston available on the Wednesdays of orientation! Tours are 1PM, 2PM, 3PM and meet on Wistera St. outside of Tolliver!

Read more about our newly selected President/CEO and leader of our team, Tori Davis!✨

From graduate student to CEO: Tori Davis to lead Experience Ruston Tori Davis by Hanna Singh With a strong background in marketing and a vision for Ruston’s tourism future, Tori Davis has taken on a new role as president and CEO of Experience Ruston. Following a u…

☔🌈 These rainy summer days call for some indoor activities!
Dixie Center for the Arts is hosting their Summer Movie Matinee Series every Tuesday in June! This Tuesday's (6/23) Screening is of Zootopia 2!🐰🦊
🍿 Admission is FREE and includes free popcorn, so bring your kids and enjoy the fun! 🎞️

For more indoor activities in , check out the link below!
🌧️ How to Spend a Rainy Day in Ruston ➡️ https://bit.ly/449ZfuZ
🏛️ 5 Fun Indoor Things to do in Ruston ➡️ https://bit.ly/425b0CQ

📣We're Hiring!

Experience Ruston is looking for a creative, strategic, and passionate leader to join our team as Director of Marketing & Communications.

This role is an exciting opportunity to help tell the story of Ruston and Lincoln Parish, lead destination marketing efforts, build meaningful partnerships, and support the growth of our visitor economy. From brand strategy and public relations to digital marketing and destination storytelling, this position plays a key role in shaping how our community is experienced by visitors and residents alike.

View the full job description and apply here: https://bit.ly/4tqHm6d

✨ Our office will be closed in observance of Juneteenth this Friday, June 19th, and will reopen Monday, June 22nd, at 9 am! For a list of all the Juneteenth celebrations happening in Lincoln Parish, visit https://www.rustonlincoln.com/events/

👔 Needing to brainstorm gifts for Father's Day?
Look no further than our local parks, museums, and businesses to make this Father's Day extra special. This year gift him an experience, and spend some quality time supporting local while celebrating Dad! 🎣 ☕ 💙 🚴‍♂️ 🥏

Featured:
Lincoln Parish Park
Utility Brewing
Parish Made
BRCC Ruston
Ruston Sports Complex
North Louisiana Military Museum
📸 Last Photo Creds: Aaron Hall

🎉Juneteenth is this Friday, and there are so many different ways to participate and join in on our local festivities here in ! Here's a quick rundown!

💛 Grambling Juneteenth Heritage Festival
Come out to see the car show, line dancing, parade, fish fry, and fireworks! 🎆
🗓️ Friday, June 19th
🕖 All Day, check website for specific event times!
📍 Downtown Grambling, Grambling Park
For more details and links to sign up, check the link below ⬇️
https://gramheritagefest.com/schedule-of-events/

🖤 Grambling Juneteenth Gala
Join us for a remarkable evening of unity, history, and culture. This prestigious event honors the legacy of Juneteenth, celebrating freedom and the rich heritage of our community in grand style.
🗓️ Saturday, June 20th
🕖 7PM-11PM
📍 Black & Gold Room (GSU Campus)
🎟️ https://gramheritagefest.com/gala/

❤️ 2026 Ruston Juneteenth Celebration
See the 6th Annual Ruston Juneteenth Celebration for an incredible day of music, inspiration, and celebration!
🗓️ Saturday, June 20th
🕖 Doors Open: 1:30PM | Event Starts: 3PM
📍 Thomas Assembly Center
🎟️ rustonjuneteenth.com

💚 Find your way to celebrate this Juneteenth holiday!

Back for the sixth year, The 2026 Ruston Juneteenth Celebration is this Saturday, June 20th! ❤️💛💚🖤

🎉 Hosted by Zion Traveler Community Development Corporation and City of Ruston, the community will be gathered for a evening of speakers and live gospel music featuring artists VaShawn Mitchell and Marvin Sapp and Guest MC Pastor CeJay for a truly unforgettable celebration of heritage and unity. ✨

🗓️ Saturday, June 20th
🕒 Doors Open: 1:30PM | Event Starts: 3PM
📍Thomas Assembly Center
🎟️ Tickets: $12.51, children 5 & under get in free

Buy tickets and find more information at rustonjuneteenth.com!

🍑 We will be closed tomorrow to give our team a well deserved day to rest after the Louisiana Peach Festival! Normal hours will resume Monday, June 15th!