The 2026 Marshland Festival is set to get underway on Friday Night at the Lake Charles Event Center, and we've got things you should know before you head out to this year's festival. READ MORE: Entertainment Lineup For This Year's McNeese Block PartiesMarshland Fest Marshland FestAbout The Marshland FestivalThe Marshland Festival started in Hackberry more than 30 years ago at the Community Center. The Marshland Festival features a ton of local talent while also welcoming a few big-name acts from across the country. Even though it’s grown, the Marshland Festival still gives back to its roots. This year's Marshland Festival lineup is LOADED with local talent, and a few artists that you might get to hear for the first time.