2026 Louisiana Railroad Days Festival in DeQuincy – Entertainment Lineup

DeQuincy, Louisiana (KNGT-FM) - Festival season is officially in full swing, and another one of Southwest Louisiana's favorite festivals will be here before you know it... The next big festival in the Southwest Louisiana area is the Louisiana Railroad Days, and we've got everything you need to know...

About the Louisiana Railroad Days Festival

DeQuincy, Louisiana, is getting ready for the 43rd Louisiana Railroad Days Festival, happening from April 9–11, 2026, at Railroad Museum Park in downtown DeQuincy. This free, family-friendly festival is alcohol-free and packed with fun for all ages.

The festival celebrates the town’s long railroad history. DeQuincy was established by the Kansas City Southern Railroad in 1897, and the festival has been honoring that heritage since it began in 1984. Visitors can enjoy the community spirit while learning more about the railroad at the DeQuincy Railroad Museum, which features special exhibits and one-of-a-kind artifacts.

There’s something for everyone at the Louisiana Railroad Days Festival. Families can enjoy carnival rides, food vendors, arts and crafts booths, and live entertainment. Kids can join scavenger hunts, pageants, and children’s activities, while adults can enjoy the parade, live music, and community events.

The festival also includes special events like a 5K Run/Walk called “Run the Rails!”, a model train show, and the “Bling Your T-Shirt” contest. Each night features live performances, including gospel music, zydeco, and popular bands from the region.

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2026 Louisiana Railroad Days Entertainment Lineup

Here’s the complete Louisiana Railroad Days Festival 2026 lineup:

Thursday, April 9, 2026

• 4:30 PM – Festival Opening Ceremony
• 5:00 PM – Vendor Booths & Carnival Rides Open, Model Train Show
• 5:15 PM – Live Performance
• 5:30 PM – Children’s Events Begin
• Pre-K: 5:30–6:00 PM
• Scavenger Hunt Sponsored by DFSL & DeQuincy Memorial Hospital
• 7:00 PM – 2026 Louisiana Railroad Days Pageant
• 11:00 PM – Festival Closes

Friday, April 10, 2026

• 12:00 PM – Festival, Vendor Booths, Carnival Rides Open, Model Train Show with Music by Deep South Productions
• 1:00 PM – Carnival Rides Open
• 2:00 PM – Parade Line-Up
• 3:00 PM – Parade Begins
• 3:45 PM – Introduction of 2026 Festival Royalty, Parade Marshal/DFSL, Club Women of the Year
• 5:00 PM – Singer: Junior High Choir
• 6:00 PM – Gospel Night Featuring Local Talent
• 7:00–8:15 PM – Gospel Night Headliners: Louisiana All-State Worship
• 11:00 PM – Festival Closes

Saturday, April 11, 2026

• 8:30 AM – Run the Rails! 5K Fun Run/Walk (Sponsored by Our Lady of LaSalette Youth)
• 9:00 AM – Festival, Vendor Booths Open, Model Train Shows, Bling Your T-Shirt Contest
• 10:00 AM – Carnival Rides Open, Old Timers Reunion (Methodist Gym), Bling Your T-Shirt/Outfit Contest, Railroad Idol
• 11:30 AM – Recognition of Queens and Visiting Dignitaries
• 12:00–1:00 PM – Washer Board Tournament & Gumbeaux Gator
• 2:00–3:30 PM – Spare Parts Band
• 4:00–5:30 PM – Gerard Delafose & The Zydeco Gators
• 6:00–7:30 PM – Butch Tinker & Friends
• 8:00–9:30 PM – Casey Chesnutt
• 11:00 PM – Festival Closes