9:30 A.M.
RICE &
CREOLE COOKERY CONTEST.
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".
9:30 A.M. - 9:45 A.M.
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE
FESTIVAL
EXHIBITION BY - 3rd Dragon Karate
Academy
Festival Platform
10:00 A.M.
EXHIBITION BY - Core Dance Center
Festival Platform
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.
10:15 A.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
International Rice
Festival Dance Troupe
CHILDREN'S JUNIOR KING & QUEEN
CONTEST
11:30 A.M.
CROWNING OF THE HILDREN'S JUNIOR
KING & QUEEN
Festival Platform
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 bond by
representatives of Office Center /
Teacher's Pet.
Trophies sponsored by J.C. & Suzy
Webb
11:00 A.M.
HARVEST
FESTIVAL
H ank Hough of Kingdom Dog
Ministries
(Champion AKC/UKC
Labrador Retrievers)
Sponsored by
First Baptist Church
Kingdom Ministries Website
4th Street & Ave G - Harvest Fest
11:45 A.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
By "Delores Nutt School
of Dance".
Festival Platform
11:55 A.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
C rowley Garden Club
Front Door Decorating Contest Award
Presented By Nancy Broadhurst, Committee Chair /
Crowley Garden Club
Festival Platform
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
Festival Platform
12:30 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
By "Tumbling Tots and
Teens".
Festival Platform
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
Festival Platform
1:25 P.M.
PRESENTATION
2009 International Rice
Festival Children's Parade Grand Marshall
Lewis "Louie"
Cook
Festival Platform
1:30 P.M.
INTERNATIONAL
RICE FESTIVAL
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
"WHO DAT
TALK'N BOUT
EAT'N SOME RICE"
Sponsored by
Southwind: A
Senior Community
/ 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. - 4:00 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
LEON CHAVIS & THE ZYDECO FLAMES
Sponsored by
St. Martin Bank
Festival Platform
3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
SPIT KUP
(Klassic Kountry)
Sponsored by
Mid Festival Platform
4:00 P.M.
EVENT
4 PM Registration - 5 PM First
Contest
J R.
TEAM REAL DUCK
WATERFOWL CALLING CONTEST
17 and Under
(Duck Calling Contest)
More Info Rice Festival Building
Sponsored by
MUD BUDDY BACKWATER
MOTORS, EXCEL BOATS, GUEYDAN DUCK FESTIVAL, USA
CUSTOM RODS, LOYALL DOG FOOD, AVERY,
HITCHET.COM/ DADDYEAUX'S LEATHERWORKS, ROYAL
PURPLE GUN OIL, CALLERSUPPLY.COM, JB CUSTOM
CALLS/MALLARD MASTER PRO
5:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
NIK L BEER
Sponsored by
Festival Platform
5:00 P.M.
HARVEST
FESTIVAL
H ank Hough of Kingdom Dog
Ministries
(Champion AKC/UKC
Labrador Retrievers)
Sponsored by
First Baptist Church
Kingdom Ministries Website
4th Street & Ave G - Harvest Fest
5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
Horace Trahan & The Ossun Express
Sponsored by
Mid Festival Platform
8:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
Wayne Toups
(Traditional Set)
Festival Platform
7:30 P.M. - 9:15 P.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
G TO
(Variety)
Sponsored by
Mid Festival Platform
10:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
THE CHEE WEEZ
( Variety)
Sponsored by
Mid Festival Platform
10:00 P.M. - 12:00 A.M.
ENTERTAINMENT
Sponsored by
St. Martin Bank
Festival Platform
