9:00 A.M. - 9:45 A.M.
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE
FESTIVAL
ENTERTAINMENT
3rd DRAGON KARATE
ACADEMY
Cajun Country Rice Stage
9:30 A.M.
RICE &
CREOLE COOKERY CONTEST
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Sponsored by
LSU AGCENTER - 157
Cherokee Drive
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".
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10:00 A.M.
OPENING OF OUTDOOR ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
Sponsored by
The Crowley Art Association, Inc.
Located in Levy Park (Between 3rd
& 4th Streets and Avenue I &
J)
Outdoor display of Fine
Arts & Crafts by 70 Area Artists & Craftsmen. Ribbons, Judging &
Prizes.
10:00 A.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
INTERNATIONAL RICE
FESTIVAL DANCE TROUPE
CHILDREN'S JUNIOR KING & QUEEN
CONTEST
11:30 A.M.
CROWNING OF THE CHILDREN'S JUNIOR
KING & QUEEN
Cajun Country Rice Stage
These young ladies and men represent
the first and second grades of
Acadia Parish Schools.
Sponsored by
Congressman
Charles Boustany Jr., M.D.
Crowning By the Acadia Parish
Superintendent of Education Mr. &
Mrs. John Bourque.
Presentation of Savings Bonds by
representatives of Office Center /
Teacher's Pet.
Trophies sponsored by J.C. & Suzy
Webb
11:45 A.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
By
"DELORES NUTT SCHOOL OF DANCE".
Cajun Country Rice Stage
11:55 A.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
CROWLEY GARDEN CLUB
Front Door Decorating Contest Award
Presented By Nancy Broadhurst, Committee Chair /
Crowley Garden Club
Cajun Country Rice Stage
12:00 NOON
ENTERTAINMENT
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
Cajun Country Rice Stage
12:30 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
By
"TUMBLING TOTS and
TEENS".
Cajun Country Rice Stage
1:15 P.M.
AWARDS
"CHEF De RIZ"
Presented By Adrianne Vidrine
Extension Agent / LSU Ag Center
"RICE MILLING,
GRADING and SHEAF"
Presented By Barrett
Courville
County & Parish Agent / LSU Ag Center
Cajun Country Rice Stage
1:25 P.M.
PRESENTATION
2011 INTERNATIONAL
RICE FESTIVAL CHILDREN'S PARADE GRAND MARSHALL
STEVE FONTENOT
Cajun Country Rice Stage
1:30 P.M.
CHILDREN'S
PARADE
One hour
spectacular that
focuses on the
use of rice in
the making of
floats and
decorations by
Acadia Parish
Schools
This Year's
Theme will be
"RICE -
A Diamond in the
Field ...."
Sponsored by
SOUTHWIND: A
Senior Community
/ SUMMERWOOD
Nursing &
Rehabilitation
Center
Parade route is
from Courthouse
to 2nd
Street, then up
Parkerson Avenue
back
to the
Courthouse
Downtown Crowley
S chool
Float Trophies
donated by
LAFAYETTE
SCHOOLS FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION
3:00 P.M. - 5:15 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
DUSTIN SONNIER & 6-PACK
Sponsored by
Cajun Country Rice Stage
3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
K EVIN
NAQUIN & THE OSSUN PLAYBOYS
(Cajun Music)
Louisiana Rice Mill Stage
Sponsored
by
5:45 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
CFMA AWARD WINNING ARTIST
KIRA VIATOR
& BAYOU BEAT (Cajun)
Tracks from New CD
KiraViator.com
Sponsored
by
Cajun Country Rice Stage
5:30 P.M. - 7:15 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
GRAMMY AWARD WINNER
C HUBBY CARRIER & THE BAYOU SWAMP BAND (Zydeco)
Sponsored by
Louisiana Rice Mill Stage
The 53rd Grammy Awards
CHUBBY CARRIER & THE BAYOU SWAMP BAND
8:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
WAYNE TOUPS
(Traditional Set)
Sponsored by
Cajun Country Rice Stage
7:45 P.M. - 9:40 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
G TO & "D" STREET
BRASS
(Variety)
Sponsored by
Louisiana Rice Mill Stage
10:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
THE CHEE-WEEZ
( Variety)
Sponsored by
Louisiana Rice Mill Stage
10:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
WAYNE TOUPS
(ZydeCajun)
Sponsored by
Cajun Country Rice Stage
