The Red River Revel is Ready to Take Over Festival Plaza in Shreveport September 28th Through October 6th. Every year, Shreveport's Red River Revel Arts Festival brings you the best live music from national and regional acts. The Red River Revel Arts Festival was created in 1976 as a gift from the Junior League of Shreveport. Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport was built for the Revel.