Lake Charles, Louisiana (KNGT-FM) - One of the most exciting weekends of music is happening this weekend in Lake Charles as the Marshland Festival gets ready to kick off Friday Night. We've got everything you need to know before you head out to the festival...

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The Marshland Festival started in Hackberry more than 30 years ago at the Community Center. Since then, it’s grown into one of Southwest Louisiana’s biggest festivals! The Marshland Festival features a ton of local talent while also welcoming a few big-name acts from across the country.

It's not all about the music, though. Inside the event center, you’ll also find delicious food, cold drinks, and plenty of local arts and crafts to check out.

Even though it’s grown, the Marshland Festival still gives back to its roots. Money raised supports Hackberry schools, church groups, youth programs, and other community projects throughout Southwest Louisiana.

This year’s lineup is packed with talent. On Friday night, enjoy live music from The Johnson Brothers Band, Dustin Sonnier, Greg Blanchard, Rusty Metoyer, and Zydeco star Keith Frank. Then, on Saturday, things heat up even more with Brooks Drost, Louisiana Express with Johnnie Allan, Ryan Foret, Zack Edwards & The Medicine, Watersedge, Jamie Bergeron, Steelshot, American Idol finalist John Foster, and country artist Dillon Carmichael.

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THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU GO TO THE MARSHLAND FESTIVAL


2025 MARSHLAND FESTIVAL TICKET INFORMATION

Friday, July 25th - $15.00 - Doors Open at 4:00
Saturday, July 26th - $20.00 - Doors Open at 10:00

2025 MARSHLAND FESTIVAL SCHEDULE & TIMES

Friday, July 25, 2025

  • 5:00 - Johnson Brothers Band
  • 6:00 Dustin Sonnier
  • 7:30 - Greg Blanchard
  • 9:00 - Rusty Metoyer
  • 10:30 - Keith Frank

Saturday, July 26, 2025

  • 11:00 - Brooks Drost
  • 12:00 - Louisiana Express with Johnnie Allan
  • 1:30 - Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition
  • 3:00 - Zack Edwards & The Medicine
  • 4:30 - Watersedge
  • 6:00 - Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin' Cajuns
  • 7:30 - SteelShot
  • 9:00 - John Foster
  • 10:30 - Dillon Carmichael
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What to Expect Inside the Event Center:

  • There will be a metal detector upon entrance (NO Guns or Knives)
  • There is a clear bag policy
  • You can use CASH or CARD to purchase food or drink tickets
  • No outside food or drinks will be allowed inside

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