The Visit Baton Rouge Finish Festival is open to the public and features mouth-watering Louisiana food and an eclectic variety of local music. Thousands of runners, spectators, foodies and music lovers enjoy the two-day festival each year.
The Visit Baton Rouge Finish Festival cranks up when runners participating in the Window World Louisiana Quarter Marathon & 5K and Louisiana Blue Kid's Marathon cross the finish line near the State Capitol Park on Saturday. The Visit Baton Rouge Finish Fest continues on Sunday, following the Louisiana Marathon and Half Marathon.
A Taste of Louisiana
The Visit Baton Rouge Finish Festival showcases some of the best cuisine around. Our restaurant partners work hard to make your mouth water with all of your favorite Louisiana dishes!
We will have Wally Tallin's Award winning Jambalaya, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Shrimp and Okra Gumbo and Vegan Gumbo at our showcase tents.
The Finish Festival is open to the public. For access to food and beverages, you must have tickets, specific to that race-day. Each runner bib has tickets attached to the bottom, and each ticket is good for one beverage or one taste of food.
World Class Entertainment
Kick off those running shoes and enjoy your Louisiana cuisine along with the music, like a true local. The Finish Festival will spotlight funky, eclectic Louisiana bands that attract visitors from around the globe year-round.
The Visit Baton Rouge Finish Festival is proud to offer an incredible line-up of outstanding local talent on both festival days. Like previous years, the festival anchors the experience and complements the course. Below is the lineup from our 2025 event. This page will be updated closer to the event in 2026.
Raising Cane's Kids Zone
Come visit the Raising Cane's Kids Zone next to the Welcome Center at AZ Young Park! It’s a great way for kids to keep the fun and games going strong all weekend long. Your kids will have a blast exploring games for all ages and outdoor equipment, having their beautiful faces painted, and enjoying snacks and giveaways kindly provided by partners!
