Celebrating its 46th anniversary this year, the Red River Revel Arts Festival returns October 1 – 9, 2022. The Red River Revel Arts Festival is the largest outdoor festival in North Louisiana, attracting tens of thousands of locals and visitors to “Celebrate the Arts” together. The Red River Revel Arts Festival brings an extensive array of exciting and unique experiences to the Shreveport Riverfront. This multi-award winning festival features more than 75 juried visual artists from across the country, over 80 musical, theatrical, and performing arts entertainment on two stages, over 20 vendors serving delicious food, and an area dedicated to introducing children to the arts. Each day will offer new experiences and memories for festivalgoers. Here is a guide to the 46th Annual Red River Revel Arts Festival.
Artists
Artists from across the country make the Revel their home the first week in October. Whether you are an avid art collector or a novice, you can enjoy and celebrate the arts of the Revel. Over 75 juried artists will have one-of-a-kind works of art including painting, jewelry, photography, pottery and more. The wide price range of pieces allows for shopping options to fit any guests’ budget. Stroll down Art Alley to view the varied artworks of established artists, visit the Emerging Artist Tent to see up and coming artists and their work, and support local artisans in the Market Area. Some artists rotate during the week, so guests are encouraged to return to see who is new in these areas. Plan your shopping before heading to the Revel by previewing the artists’ portfolios at redrivedrevel.com/rrr/artists.
Music
The Red River Revel Arts Festival is synonymous with bringing in chart-topping names in music from across the country along with your favorite local and regional acts and this year is no different! With over 80 performances on two stages, music will fill Festival Plaza every day of the Revel! Headliners for the 46th Annual Red River Revel Arts Festival include:
· Everclear. Pop/Rock, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm on Thursday, October 6th
· Neal McCoy. Country,8:00 pm – 9:00 pm on Sunday, October 2nd
· Big Freedia. Bounce/Hip-Hop, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm on Saturday, October 1st
· The Motet. Funk/Fusion/Jam, 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8th
· Mannie Fresh. Hip-Hop. 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9th
The music schedule includes local, regional, and national musicians along with cheer/dance group performances, martial arts and gymnastic demonstrations, theatrical performances and more! View the full entertainment schedule at redriverrevel.com/rrr/music-lineup.
Food
Bring your appetite to the Revel! The Red River Revel Arts Festival is a place where one may find unique menu items such as boudin balls, jerk chicken, blackened catfish, bacon caramel donuts, chicken and waffles, funnel cakes and more! Food stations are operated by local nonprofit organizations, booster clubs, schools, and other community groups along with for profit vendors. Mouthwatering menus can be found at redriverrevel.com/rrr/food
Kids’ Activities
The Red River Revel Arts Festival is dedicated to providing an opportunity for children to experience first-hand performing and visual arts. Children can channel their inner artist at the sand art station, build art structures at the Memo Brix tent, and show off their creativity at the Junior League of Shreveport-Bossier’s Artist for a Day activity! The fun doesn’t stop there! Children can become an archaeologist in the mock geological dig, use their imagination in Shreve Memorial Library Land, shop for the perfect ingredients at the Brookshire’s Mini Grocery Store, and put their physical health to the test in the Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport obstacle course. And don’t forget about face painting!
Stilt walkers, magicians, and balloon animal artists will be throughout the festival bringing joy to everyone!
Many of the kids’ activities are free with admission, while others may be ticketed or have a nominal fee. Check out all of the kids’ activities at www.redriverrevel.com/rrr/kids-activities.
Admission
The Red River Revel Arts Festival officially opens Saturday, October 1 and runs through Sunday, October 9, 2022. The festival hours will be 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sundays.
Daily admission is $5.00 during peak hours and days, which is 5:00 p.m. to close Monday through Friday and all-day Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
A $10.00 Reveler Pass allows guests access into the festival any day/time.
Military and First Responders with a valid ID receive one free admission any day/time of the festival.
Children ages 12 and under are free of charge any day/time of the festival. (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)
You can learn more about the newly announced Revel+ by clicking here.
Location: Festival Plaza, 101 Crockett Street, Shreveport, Louisiana
Parking: Free parking is available after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends on metered spots in downtown Shreveport. Free parking is available in designated Revel parking lots. Parking map can be found at www.redriverrevel.com.
Free Shuttles: A free shuttle will run on Thursday and Friday October 6th-7th from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM, as well as 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM on both Saturdays October 1st & 8th. The free shuttle will be running in a loop around downtown allowing Revelers to park wherever they like in downtown Shreveport and attend the festival, downtown restaurants, and attractions. For shuttle route, stops, attractions, and special downtown deals, visit https://downtownshreveport.com/revel-plus-deals-downtown/.
