Aaron Tippin, Wayne Toups to Play Rice Festival in Crowley

CROWLEY, La. (KMDL-FM) - The 88th annual International Rice Festival in Crowley, Louisiana, is scheduled for October 16-19, 2025, and organizers have released this year's entertainment lineup.

The International Rice Festival is the oldest and largest agricultural festival in Louisiana.

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One of the highlights of the festival is the free music on the two stages. Headliners include a '90s country star along with a plethora of great regional and local talent.

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International Rice Festival 2025 Lineup & Schedule

Below is the complete lineup for this year's International Rice Festival.

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Supreme Rice Sound Stage

6:00 – 7:30 pm: Kaleb Olivier
8:00 – 9:30 pm: Dustin Sonnier
10:00 – Midnight: The Eighties Experience

Cajun Country Rice Sound Stage

6:00 – 8:00 pm: TJ Gautreaux
8:30 – 10:00 pm: Mais Oui!
10:30 – Midnight: Geno Delafose

Friday, October 17, 2025

Supreme Rice Sound Stage

3:00 – 4:15 pm: Phillip Hebert
4:30 – 6:00 pm: Adam Leger
6:30 – 8:00 pm: Swampland Revival
8:30 – 10:00 pm: Wayne Toups
10:30 – Midnight: Bag of Donuts

Cajun Country Rice Sound Stage

3:00 – 5:00 pm: Damon Troy
5:30 – 7:30 pm: Colby Latiolais
8:00 – 9:30 pm: That ’90s Show
10:00 – Midnight: Keith Frank

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Supreme Rice Sound Stage

5:00 – 6:15 pm: Ryne Brashear
6:30 – 8:00 pm: Leif Meche Band
8:30 – 10:00 pm: Category 6
10:30 – Midnight: Aaron Tippin

Cajun Country Rice Sound Stage

12:30 – 2:00 pm: Chubby Carrier
5:30 – 7:30 pm: The Vermillionaires
8:00 – 9:30 pm: Spare Parts Band
10:00 – Midnight: Jamie Bergeron

Family Fun Beyond the Music

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.

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Plan Your Trip to Crowley

For everything you need to know about the 2025 International Rice Festival, visit the festival website.

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