Lake Charles, Louisiana – The 2025 Marshland Festival is set to transform the Lake Charles Event Center into a hub of Louisiana music, food, and community support on July 25 and 26. Known for its origins in Hackberry over three decades ago, the Marshland Festival has grown from local roots to become one of the region’s premier indoor summer events, drawing crowds from across Southwest Louisiana and beyond.
Star-Studded Musical Lineup and Family Entertainment
This year’s festival brings a packed musical schedule, featuring performances from some of Louisiana’s best-loved artists. On Friday, July 25, attendees can look forward to high-energy sets from The Johnson Brothers Band, Dustin Sonnier, Greg Blanchard, Rusty Metoyer, and Keith Frank. Saturday, July 26, raises the bar with acts including Brooks Drost, Louisiana Express with Johnnie Allan, Ryan Foret, Zack Edwards & The Medicine, Watersedge, Jamie Bergeron, Steelshot, John Foster, and Dillon Carmichael.
The event is designed to be accessible and comfortable, hosted inside the air-conditioned Lake Charles Event Center, ensuring relief from Louisiana’s midsummer heat.
2025 Marshland Festival Full Music Lineup
Friday, July 25th
- The Johnson Brothers Band
- Dustin Sonnier
- Greg Blanchard
- Rusty Metoyer
- Keith Frank
Saturday, July 26th
- Brooks Drost
- Louisiana Express w/ Johnnie Allan
- Ryan Foret, Zack Edwards & The Medicine
- Watersedge
- Jamie Bergeron
- Steelshot
- John Foster
- Dillion Carmichael
Affordable Entry and Local Flavors
Tickets are priced at $15 per person on Friday and $20 per person on Saturday, making the festival an affordable entertainment option for families and music lovers. Attendees will find a variety of food and drink options at reasonable prices, showcasing regional cuisine alongside festival favorites.
Festival Origins and Community Impact
Originating in Hackberry, the Marshland Festival started as a small community fundraiser and has maintained its commitment to local causes even as it expanded. Funds raised continue to support schools in Hackberry, youth programs, church initiatives, and other community organizations throughout Southwest Louisiana. The festival’s legacy is rooted in serving the needs of young people and helping local groups fund activities and projects vital to the area’s social fabric.
A Key Event in Lake Charles’ Festival Calendar
As one of many landmark events hosted at the Lake Charles Event Center, the Marshland Festival has become an annual highlight in Calcasieu Parish. Organizers emphasize that the indoor setting provides a family-friendly environment, drawing festivalgoers from DeQuincy, Sulphur, Vinton, Westlake, Iowa, Moss Bluff, Carlyss, Gillis, Hayes, Prien, Starks, and surrounding communities.