The 87th International Rice Festival will kick things off Thursday, October 17th, in downtown Crowley…it’s Louisiana’s oldest admission free Agricultural festival…with rides provided by Gold Star Amusements…Enjoy live music from Bands you know and love, like Dustin Sonnier, Wayne Toups, Three Thirty Seven, Geno & Jamie, plus Saturday night Frank Foster and Spank The Monkey!! Get your mega ride passes now at any Shop Rite location. Sunday is family day. Purchase your tickets at the carnival and enjoy rides from 12 – 6!! Delicious food, music, a car show, and more…The 87th International Rice Festival, October 17th – 20th, in downtown Crowley!!! For a schedule of events, visit ricefestival.com !!