The Louisiana Pecan Festival brings a celebration of local heritage, agriculture and community spirit to Colfax, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy food, entertainment and family-friendly festivities.
The annual festival honors the pecan industry and its importance to the region while showcasing the traditions and hospitality of Grant Parish.
The celebration traditionally features a variety of activities designed to appeal to visitors of all ages, with festival attractions highlighting local culture, community involvement and the agricultural heritage of central Louisiana.
The 58th annual Louisiana Pecan Festival is scheduled for Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 8, 2026, with three days of parades, carnival rides, live music, contests, shopping and food in downtown Colfax.
Friday, November 6
Festival activities will begin at 8 a.m. with vendors opening along Front Street. The traditional Blessing of the Crops is scheduled for 9 a.m. on the Main Stage, along with the festival cooking contest at Colfax Banking Company.
Children’s Day activities will take place from 10 a.m. until noon, providing entertainment for younger festivalgoers. The carnival and antique tractor show will open at noon, and cooking contest winners will be announced.
Friday evening will feature the Trail Ride Associations Parade at 5 p.m., followed by live entertainment from Alphonse Ardoin & The Zydeco Kings. Born To Boogie will headline the Friday Night Street Dance beginning at 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 7
Saturday’s activities will begin at 8 a.m. with vendors and the antique tractor show. One of the festival’s signature attractions, the Grand Parade, is scheduled for 10 a.m.
The Country Store and Pecan House will open at 11 a.m., offering visitors an opportunity to enjoy pecan-related products and local specialties.
The carnival will open at noon, along with a pie-eating contest on the Main Stage.
Live entertainment will continue throughout the afternoon, featuring Blue Crab Redemption at 1 p.m. and Ben Ragsdale at 4 p.m.
The Adam Leger Band will provide music for Saturday evening’s street dance beginning at 6:30 p.m. A fireworks display is scheduled for 9 p.m., concluding one of the festival’s busiest days.
Sunday, November 8
The final day of the festival will begin with gospel music at 9 a.m.
At noon, the carnival, vendors, Country Store and Pecan House will reopen for visitors to enjoy the final afternoon of festivities.
Live entertainment from Few Blue will begin at 1 p.m., with the festival officially concluding at 5 p.m.
Grant Parish Journal
A Longstanding Grant Parish Tradition
Since 1969, the Louisiana Pecan Festival has celebrated the region’s agricultural heritage and the families involved in growing and harvesting pecans.
The annual event draws visitors from across Louisiana and beyond, providing an opportunity to enjoy local food, arts and crafts, entertainment and the hospitality of the Colfax community.
This year’s festival will also celebrate newly crowned royalty, including 58th Louisiana Pecan Festival Queen Immani Esclovon of Sulphur and Teen Louisiana Pecan Festival Queen Abigail Dunigan of Delcambre.
Festival organizers remind attendees that four-wheelers and golf carts will not be permitted on Front Street during the celebration.
Additional information and festival updates are available through the official Louisiana Pecan Festival website at www.lapecanfest.com.