FESTIVAL PLATFORM PRESENTED BY
MID FESTIVAL PLATFORM PRESENTED BY
POCKET
SCHEDULE
9:30 A.M.
RICE
& CREOLE COOKERY CONTEST.
Exquisite Creole
cuisine prepared by men and women from throughout Southwest Louisiana and Texas.
These dishes are prepared from rice and rice by-products. From the Winners will
be selected the Master Cook of Rice or "Chef de Riz".
"Sponsored
by USA Rice Federation"
LSU AGCENTER - 157 Cherokee Drive
9:45 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
OFFICIAL
OPENING OF THE FESTIVAL
Official Opening of the
Festival. Opening remarks by Jeremy "Jay" Suire, the 2007 International
Rice Festival President. Introduction and remarks, Miss Marissa
Champagne, the 2006 International Rice
Festival Queen and Welcome, the
Honorable Greg Jones, Mayor of the City of Crowley.
Festival Platform
10:00 A.M.
EXHIBITION by Core Dance Center
Festival Platform
OPENING OF OUTDOOR ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
Outdoor
display of Fine Arts & Crafts by 70 Area Artists & Craftsmen. Ribbons,
Judging & Prizes.
"Sponsored by the
Crowley Art Association, Inc."
Located
in Levy Park (Between 3rd & 4th Streets and Avenue I
& J)
10:15 A.M.
CHILDREN'S
QUEEN & KING PRESENTATION
These young ladies
and men represent the first and second grades of Acadia Parish Schools.
By the Acadia Parish Superintendent
of Education Mr. & Mrs. John
Bourque.
Presentation of savings bond by
representatives of Office Center /
Teacher's Pet.
Trophies sponsored by J.C. Webb,
2006
and
Suzy Webb , agent, Acadia Parish
Farm Bureau Insurance.
Entertainment by Dolores Nutt School
of Dance.
Festival Platform
11:00 A.M.
- 1:30 PM
ENTERTAINMENT
By
"Auto Moon"
(Alternative Rock)
Sponsored
by "City of Crowley"
Mid Festival
Platform
11:00 A.M.
& 5:00 P.M.
WILD HORSE MINISTRIES
Harvest Fest - (Baptist Church)
4th
Street & Avenue G
11:45 A.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
By
"Delores Nutt School of Dance".
Festival Platform
12:00 NOON
THE
INTERNATIONAL RICE EATING CONTEST
When it comes to eating
rice, everyone is a winner, but for this special occasion we have
challenged the champion eaters from throughout Southwest Louisiana
to participate. May the Best man Win!
This event
is hosted by the "Crowley Lions Club".
Festival Platform
12:30 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
By
"Tumbling Tots and Teens".
Festival Platform
1:15 P.M.
AWARDS
For
Rice and Creole Cookery Contest Presented By Adrianne Vidrine.
Festival Platform
AWARDS
For
International Rice Festival "CHEF DE RIZ".
Festival Platform
1:25 P.M.
PRESENTATION
2007 International Rice
Festival Children's Parade Grand Marshall
- Chad Monceaux
Festival Platform
1:30 P.M.
INTERNATIONAL
RICE FESTIVAL CHILDREN'S
PARADE - Theme will be "RICE - THE SUPER GRAIN"
Sponsored
by
Southwind
Assisted Living
/ Southwind
Nursing &
Rehabilitation
Center /
Summerwood
Nursing &
Rehabilitation
Center.
Parade route is
from Courthouse to 2nd Street, then up Parkerson Ave. to the
Courthouse
Downtown Crowley
3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
By Lil Nathan
&
The Zydeco Bad Boys
(Zydeco)
Sponsored
by
Festival Platform
3:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
By "LAST
CALL"
(Rock)
Sponsored
by
Mid Festival
Platform
5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
Wayne Toups
&
Zydecajun
(Zydeco)
Festival Platform
Sponsored
by
6:00 P.M. - 8:45 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
By "T-Broussard
& The Zydeco Steppers"
(Zydeco)
Sponsored
by
Mid Festival
Platform
6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
By "Nik L Beer"
(Country - Variety)
Festival Platform
Sponsored By
9:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
By "Johnny Lee"
(Country)
Festival Platform
Sponsored
by
9:15 P.M. - 12:00 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
By "Cajun Nation"
Sponsored
by
Mid Festival
Platform
10:30 P.M. - 12:00
A.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
Wayne Toups
&
Zydecajun
(Zydeco)
Festival Platform
Sponsored
by
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