The 86th annual International Rice Festival in Crowley is finally here and runs this October 19-22, 2023, in the heart of the city.

The annual event is the oldest and largest agricultural festival in Louisiana and we couldn't be more excited to tell you about what's in store this year.

One of the highlights of the festival is the free music on the two stages. Below is the complete lineup for this year's International Rice Festival.

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Supreme Rice Sound Stage

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: TJ Gautreaux
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Category 6
10:00 pm - Midnight: Chris Ardoin

Cajun Country Rice Sound Stage

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Bubba Hebert
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Basin Street Band
10:30 pm - Midnight: Three Thirty-Seven

Friday, October 20, 2023

Supreme Rice Sound Stage

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Cupid
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Molly Ringwalds
10:00 pm - Midnight: Wayne Toups

Cajun Country Rice Sound Stage

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Colby Latiolais
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Geno Delafose
10:00 pm - Midnight: Louisiana Red

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Supreme Rice Sound Stage

5:00 pm - 6:15 pm: Tommy G
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Leif Meche
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Little Texas
10:30 pm - Midnight: Spank the Monkey

Cajun Country Rice Sound Stage

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Donny Broussard
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Chubby Carrier
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Adam Leger
10:00 pm - Midnight: Jamie Bergeron

In addition to the great live music, the Rice Festival always has a great carnival for the kids and fun events like a Grand Parade, Children's Parade, 5K, Car Show, Fiddle & Accordion Contest, and more.

For more information about the 84th International Rice Festival, visit the festival website.

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