Get ready for all the IRF events at the 87th Annual International Rice Festival happening on October 17 to October 20th. It is one of the largest FREE agricultural festivals and all takes place in Cajun Harvest Country Crowley, La.
In addition to a music lineup with award-winning acts, festival organizers have planned many exciting festival events throughout the weekend for festival goers to participate in with parades, carnival rides, craft and food vendors, and so much more you don't want to miss. You can read more in Experience the 87th International Rice Festival here.
What to Expect
2024 Sound Stage Music Line Up
Experience not one, but TWO sound stages filled with live entertainment throughout the festival. With performances from the likes of Rusty Metoyer, Dustin Sonnier, Wayne Toups, Spank the Monkey and many more, the music lineup is an attraction of its own. Click here to see the full entertainment schedule.
Carnival rides all weekend long.
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Get your 4-Day Ride Pass for just $54 from ShopRite, Tobacco Plus or I-10 Chevron station in Crowley. Ride Pass sale ends on Thursday, October 19th at 5pm.
Daily bracelets will be sold Thursday-Saturday for $30 per day. Sunday Saver Special" $25
Thursday, 10/17
Live Music starting at 6pm with Buddy Andrews, followed by the 80's Experience and ending the night with Rusty Metoyer through midnight
Carnival rides 6-11pm
Friday 10/20
A Children's Parade will stroll down Crowley Main Street on Friday 10/18 @1:30pm
Carnival rides from 10am to 11pm.
Bands start at 3pm until midnight
Saturday 10/21
IRF 5K Run at 8am
Rice & Gravy Cook-off and Classic Car & Truck Show. Gates open at 10:30am - Admission is $10
IRF Grand Parade @ 3pm.
Carnival rides from 10am to 11pm.
Bands will start at 12:30pm.
Sunday 10/22
Carnival rides 12pm - 6pm.
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