2023 International Rice Festival Music Lineup Revealed for Crowley, Louisiana

It may be hot now, but come October, it'll be perfect weather to get out and enjoy all that South Louisiana has to offer. One of those things to do might be a good ole festival.

If that's on your docket, then might we suggest the 86th annual International Rice Festival in Crowley, which is set for October 19-22, 2023, in the heart of the city.

The annual event is the oldest and largest agricultural festival in Louisiana and we couldn't be more excited to tell you about what's in store this year.

One of the highlights of the festival is the free music on the two stages. Below is the complete lineup for this year's International Rice Festival.

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Supreme Rice Sound Stage

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: TJ Gautreaux
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Category 6
10:00 pm - Midnight: Chris Ardoin

Cajun Country Rice Sound Stage

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Bubba Hebert
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Basin Street Band
10:30 pm - Midnight: Three Thirty-Seven

Friday, October 20, 2023

Supreme Rice Sound Stage

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Cupid
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Molly Ringwalds
10:00 pm - Midnight: Wayne Toups

Cajun Country Rice Sound Stage

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Colby Latiolais
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Geno Delafose
10:00 pm - Midnight: Louisiana Red

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Supreme Rice Sound Stage

5:00 pm - 6:15 pm: Tommy G
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Leif Meche
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Little Texas
10:30 pm - Midnight: Spank the Monkey

Cajun Country Rice Sound Stage

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Donny Broussard
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Chubby Carrier
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Adam Leger
10:00 pm - Midnight: Jamie Bergeron

In addition to the great live music, the Rice Festival always has a great carnival for the kids and fun events like a Grand Parade, Children's Parade, 5K, Car Show, Fiddle & Accordion Contest, and more.

There are a few events leading up to this year's Rice Festival including a Poker Run on Sept. 9, a Rice & Gravy Cook-Off on Sept. 23, and the Queen's Ball & Honoree Social on Oct. 14.

For more information about the 84th International Rice Festival, visit the festival website.