The 85th annual International Rice Festival takes place October 20 to 23, 2022. This year's festival will be held in downtown Crowley.
The theme for the 2022 Rice Festival is Fire and Rice, chosen by the 85th President, Buddha Romero. The poster artist is Monique Romero, wife of the 85th President.
There are several events leading up to and during the festival including, IRF blood drive, senior citizen's ball, and IRF grand parade. Click herefor a full list of Rice Festival events.
Sound Stage
Thursday, October 20th
6:00pm-7:30pm: Chase Tyler Band
8:00pm-9:30pm: Cupid
10:00pm-midnight: Leroy Thomas
Friday, October 21st
3:00pm-5:00pm: Grits N' Gravy
5:30pm-7:00pm: Rockin Dopsie Jr.
7:30pm-9:30pm: Spank The Monkey
10:00pm-midnight: Wayne Toups
Saturday October 22nd
5:00pm-6:15pm: Leif Meche Band
6:30pm-8:00pm: Fleurtations
8:30pm-10:00pm: Gyth Rigdon
10:30pm-midnight: Chris Cagle
Thursday, October 20th
6:30pm-8:00pm: Bubba Hebert
8:30pm-10:00pm: Adam Leger
10:30pm-midnight: Three Thirty Seven
Friday, October 21st
3:30pm-5:00pm: Tj Gautreaux
5:30pm-7:30pm: Colby Latiolais
8:00pm-9:30pm: Geno Delafosse
10:00pm-midnight: La Roxx
Saturday October 22nd
12:30pm-2:00pm: Donny Broussard
5:30pm-7:30:pm: Chubby Carrier
8:00pm-9:30pm: Louisiana Red
10:00pm-midnight: Jamie Bergeron
KATC will be live during the International Rice Festival Friday, October 21, 2022 at 4:30 a.m. on Good Morning Acadiana. We'll continue our live coverage from the festival on KATC at 5 and 6 p.m.
