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October 15, 16, 17, 18 - 2015

What a festival we had !!!

Tracy Byrdalong with Wayne Toups, Charley Rivers, Roddie Romero, Bag-O-Donuts, Chee Weez and many others were just outstanding. We have a new Chef De Riz, Jr King & Queen and a New Queen.
FREE CONCERT

THERE IS A NEW CARNIVAL THIS YEAR
GoldStar Amusements is a family operated business with a rich history in the carnival industry. Our reputation as being a safe, clean operation is very important to us. We have spent many years perfecting our carnival operation and believe it to be a safe form of quality entertainment for all ages. UPDATE - Making the rounds in town was nothing but Praise for this New Carnival we had this year. What a GREAT JOB GOLDSTAR did !!!
78th IRF POSTER
Artist Tony Bernard has been sanctioned by the International Rice Festival Association for the 78th International Rice Festival Poster. - More Info... - TO PURCHASE POSTER CLICK HERE
YOU'RE INVITED
We Invite You to join us at the the 78th International Rice Festival in downtown Crowley. We have plenty of action for you to have a good time. We have lots of entertainment, arts, crafts, carnival rides and yes, plenty of food. You're Invited, so now you gotta go...
MISS ALLISON HOFFPAUIR
Currenrt reigning queen is Miss Allison "Ali" Hoffpauir. She is the daughter of Andre and Craig Hoffpauir of Iota, Louisiana,. For More Info - CLICK HERE
THURSDAY NIGHT
We have Apollo's Crows, Get Back Band, Kevin Naquin & Ossun Playboys, Don Rich and Bag of Donuts. For More Info - CLICK HERE
FRIDAY SCHEDULE
Friday is the Junior King and Queen Contest. The Children's Parade in the afternoon and of course in the evening we have Kira Viator, Nik L Beer, Charley Rivers, The Chee Weez and Crowley's own Wayne Toups. For More Info - CLICK HERE
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
Saturday is the big day. Most folks are off from work and start out with the Fiddle and Accordion Contest or the Queen's Pageant. Later on the day is the Grand Parade followed by more awesome entertainment. For More Info - CLICK HERE
LATEST BAND SCHEDULE
This is the latest Band Schedule as it stands now. For more info - CLICK HERE
THE CITY OF CROWLEY
It is with tradition that we come together to celebrate the harvest of our rice crop. The City of Crowley, known as the Rice Capitol of the World, invites you to join us in our celebration of the 78th International Rice Festival. - Mayor Greg Jones

From performing high-volume rhythm and blues, to playing flawless, show-stopping classics, from popular hip hop dance moves to precision drill steps, the Southern University Marching Band is without question a spectacular force. Redefining college band style, the SU band�s success is measured by excitement of its vast and diverse audiences. Look around during any band performance and the crowd is definitely tuned-in and captured by the powerful sound and talent of the co-ed musicians.

QUEEN INFO

CROWNED OCTOBER 18th 2014
STUDENT of McNEESE State
REPRESENTING CITY OF CROWLEY

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MISS ALLISON "ALI" HOFFPAUIR

78th INTERNATIONAL RICE FESTIVAL QUEEN

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Let's "COMBINE" our efforts for a "CURE" !!

	The International Rice Festival Association will be selling Pink Breast Cancer Awareness T-Shirts this year and donating $5.00 off every t-shirt sold to the Miles Perret Cancer Center Services in Lafayette. This organization assists all cancer patients going through chemotherapy and is a local organization. The Acadia Parish Schools have agreed to send fliers home with every child to help us not only sell the pink t-shirt but our poster t-shirt as well. In the past several businesses and financial institutions have helped to sell our souvenirs and this year is no different. The Crowley Fire Department has also joined forces with us this year and will help sell T-Shirts for us. Hope that you are ready and willing to help. Unfortunately, we all know someone that has fought the battle and we know firsthand how the Miles Perret Center does not discriminate.