International Rice Festival Crowley, LA
Date of Event
October 20, 2016
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October 23, 2016
Event Location
Old Downtown
Crowley, LA 70526
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The International Rice Festival held annually in Crowley is one of Louisiana's largest and also it's oldest Agricultural Festival. Since it's first festival on October 5th, 1937, over 7 million people have attended the annual event. The celebration brings attention to the importance of rice as food and also emphasizes it's place in the world's economic picture. There are 2 parades, Friday (Children's Day), which is the Children's Parade, and Saturday, the Grand Parade. There are also Special Events including the Rice Cooking Contest, Rice Eating Contest, Farmers Banquet and also the Queens Ball. There is also entertainment continuously from early morning to midnight. Also in conjunction with the Festival, is an Arts and Crafts exhibit, which is held adjacent to the Festival Grounds and also on Main Street. Hours: Thu 6pm-11pm; Fri 11am-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 12pm-6pmInformation:
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