Release arrow-rs / parquet Minor version `58.1.0` (March 2026)

[alamb]

Let's keep the code flowing. Part of

• [EPIC] A collection of release tickets #7392

Release Checklist:

• Verify with downstream DataFusion tests: Update to arrow/parquet 58.1.0 datafusion#21044
• Release notes and bump version: Prepare for 58.1.0 Release #9573
• Release Candidate + Vote thread: https://lists.apache.org/thread/rfvn3wfhftokstqzf2h9y06b63wfd7o1
• Release to crates.io / approval:
• Create follow on tickets

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[alamb]

Given that the 58.0.0 release didn't go out until almost the end of February, moving this date back by a month

• Release arrow-rs / parquet Major version 58.0.0 (January 2026) #8466

[alamb]

I plan to work on this release next weel

[alamb]

I have the final 58.1.0 PR ready to go, i just need someone to review / approve it so that I can merge it and then I'll cut the RC

• Prepare for 58.1.0 Release #9573

[alamb]

Downstream testing with DataFusion looks good

• Update to arrow/parquet 58.1.0 datafusion#21044

I'll make an RC and start voting

[alamb]

voting thread:

• https://lists.apache.org/thread/rfvn3wfhftokstqzf2h9y06b63wfd7o1

[alamb]

The vote passed and the release is available and published to crates.io: https://lists.apache.org/thread/jyshcgz5gmyd43rc10bk78jzjo6673wk

https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/release/arrow/arrow-rs-58.1.0

https://crates.io/crates/arrow/58.1.0
https://crates.io/crates/parquet/58.1.0