March 19-21, 2026
Live Music & Entertainment
Nonstop live entertainment on two indoor stages featuring local, regional, and national artists — all family-friendly and perfect for dancing.
Carnival, Food Vendors, and Craft Vendors
Exciting rides, games, delicious food vendors, and unique craft booths — something for everyone to enjoy.
Rabbit Cook Off & Rabbit Show
Enjoy live entertainment all day on the Cook Off Stage, taste unique rabbit dishes, and vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice. Don’t forget to check out the Rabbit Show to see the best rabbits compete for prizes!
Congratulations Yellow Jackets from the Iowa Rabbit Festival!
March 19 – Family Night – Free Gate Entry
- 5 pm – 10 pm
- Carnival Opens
- Helicopter Rides
- Craft and Food Vendors
- Petting Zoo
- No Alcohol
March 20 – Admission $15 Kids 12 & Under Free.
- 5:30 pm – Midnight
- Entertainment inside Burton Coliseum 7:30 – Midnight
- Carnival Open
- Helicopter Rides
- Craft and Food Vendors
- Petting Zoo
March 21 – Admission $20 Kids 12 & Under Free.
- Rabbit Cook Off – 9 am – 2 pm
- Rabbit Show
- Entertainment inside Burton Coliseum 2 pm – 11 pm
- Carnival Open
- Helicopter Rides
- Craft and Food Vendors
- Petting Zoo
Scholarship and Grant Recipients
Since 1986, the Iowa Rabbit Festival has invested in the future of Iowa, Louisiana, by supporting local youth and education through scholarships and grants. Each year, we award five $1,000 Traditional Scholarships, two $1,000 Technical School Scholarships, and six $1,000 grants benefiting local schools and organizations.
Rabbit Cook-Off – Sponsored by Lake Charles Poultry
The Iowa Rabbit Festival Rabbit Cook-Off features all types of rabbit cuisine, live entertainment, and the extremely popular People’s Choice Award where you as a spectator can taste all different variations of rabbit dishes.
Carnival
The Iowa Rabbit Festival and Texas Born Amusements team up to bring the whole family together for a good time, featuring a kaleidoscope of colorful attractions, thrilling rides, and games of skill that delight all ages. From the laughter of children to the nostalgia of adults, our carnival creates memories that sparkle like the lights on a Ferris wheel. 🎡🤹
Helicopter Rides
As you ascend, prepare for a breathtaking journey that offers a bird’s eye view of Iowa Rabbit Festival fairgrounds and surrounding area. Each flight is a unique opportunity to capture the views of the midway and fairgrounds few ever experience.
Our tours aren’t just about altitude—they’re about attitude!
2026 T-Shirts
T-shirt order forms will be sent home with students at LeBleu Settlement Elementary School, J.I. Watson Elementary School, Iowa Middle School, and Iowa High School in January. These shirts will feature each school’s logo, and a portion of the proceeds from each purchase will be donated back to the respective schools.
T-Shirts will also be available at the festival while supplies last.
Southeastern Rabbit & Cavy Association Rabbit Show
Celebrate our festival’s namesake as exhibitors showcase their best rabbits competing for top honors in the Rabbit Show.
For more details and to register please visit our Rabbit Show Page.
2026 Royalty
Let us introduce our 2026 Miss Bunny, Gabrielle Harris, and her royal court. Her reign will continue through the 2026 Iowa Rabbit Festival, after which she will crown our 2027 Miss Bunny in April 2026.
To register for the 2027 Miss Bunny Pageant visit our Pageant page.
Thank You to Our Featured Sponsors
