30th Annual Zwolle Loggers & Forestry Festival

Live music is at this event.
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United States

1100 S Main St
Zwolle, LA 71486

(318) 471-2354

Zwolle Loggers & Forestry Festival 🌲

Celebrate 30 years of tradition, community, and forestry heritage at the Zwolle Loggers & Forestry Festival! Enjoy a full weekend of family-friendly activities, live music, contests, and more.

Dates: April 17–18, 2026

Location: Zwolle, Louisiana


Friday, April 17, 2026

Admission: $5 | Gates open at 4:00 PM

Events & Schedule:

• 4-H Forestry Skills Day

• Truck Show

• 5:00–8:00 PM – Next of Kin

• 6:00 PM – Walk of Courage for Acen, Bain, Marshall, and Myles

• 6:30 PM – Master Logger CE Classes

• 8:30–10:30 PM – Travis Matte and the Kingpins


Saturday, April 18, 2026

Admission: $10 | Gates open at 8:00 AM (includes Mud Bog & Truck Show)

Morning Events:

• 7:00 AM – Howard Rivers 1 Mile Memorial Race

• 8:00 AM – 5K Run

• 10:00 AM – Parade

• 11:00 AM – Opening Ceremonies

• 11:00 AM – Classic Car Show

• 11:30 AM – Studio B Dance Co.

• 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Princess Tea & Super Hero Meet & Greet

Afternoon Events:

• 12:30 PM – Sawing Contest

• 1:00 PM – Wiener Dog Race & Derby Hat Contest

• 2:00 PM – Bingo

• 2:00–4:00 PM – Mud Bog ($25 cooler charge)

• 2:00–4:00 PM – Bradley Wilson

• 4:00–5:45 PM – Cherokee Band

Evening Events:

• 6:00–8:30 PM – Tambria Adams Band

• 8:45 PM – Fireworks

• 9:00–11:00 PM – Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band


Festival Features

• Food Vendors

• Arts & Crafts

• Bounce Houses

• Train Rides

• And more family fun!


Important Information

• No ice chests, outside food or drinks, or ATVs allowed on festival grounds