Red River Revel 50 Volunteer Opportunities: How to Sign Up

Ever thought about giving back to your community and getting something epic in return? That’s exactly how the Red River Revel came to be five decades ago when local volunteers, artists, and community organizers pooled their energy to build a premier Shreveport arts celebration.

This fall marks a massive milestone: the 50th Annual Red River Revel Arts Festival returns to Festival Plaza downtown from October 8th to 11th and October 15th to 18th, 2026.

"Revel 50 belongs to everyone who has ever volunteered a shift, sold a painting, played a stage, or brought their kids through the gates," says Executive Director Logan Lewis. If you’ve ever wondered how to become a real part of one of Northwest Louisiana’s greatest traditions, the answer is simple: volunteer.

The Revel crew will be the first to tell you that volunteers are the heartbeat of this festival. They are the reason we’ve made it 50 years, and the reason we’ll keep going for 50 more. Signing up is quick and easy [click here to volunteer].

What to Expect at Revel 50

Whether you’re working a shift or bringing the family, this year’s Golden Anniversary lineup is stacked:

Opening Night Spectacle (Oct. 8): Kick off Fall Break with a headlining set by Cowboy Mouth, followed by a special 50th-anniversary fireworks and drone show.

Unbeatable Music: Eight nights of main-stage hits featuring local legends and regional favorites like Brady Blade & Friends, The American Tragedy with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, Shinyribs, Better Than Ezra, and Windstorm.

Hands-On Arts & Culture: Interactive giant-puppet spectacles from Squonk’s Joy Machine, daily performances by Trout Fishing in America, silent discos, and glassmaking with Ed’s Emporium.