International Rice Festival
Fall festival · Crowley · Louisiana
Crowley calls this rice-harvest celebration the oldest and largest agricultural festival in Louisiana, four days of carnival rides, cook-offs and a downtown parade built around the crop that put the town on the map. It lands in mid-October, right as the Acadiana rice fields finish their harvest.
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Plan your visit
Four-day run centered on downtown Crowley
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 25–November 29
Color builds from November 13 · mostly bare by December 22
Sampled at International Rice Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (11 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 18 weather points across Louisiana, nudged 1 day later to match 1 published peak date from explorefall.com. Louisiana is running 2 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to International Rice Festival
Good color holds through about December 6, giving you roughly 23 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 1 day later than Louisiana as a whole.
You will find it at Crowley, LA, in Louisiana.
International Rice Festival on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is International Rice Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Oct 15 – Oct 18. Four-day run centered on downtown Crowley. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does International Rice Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 25–November 29 (best estimate November 27). Color starts around November 13 and is mostly bare by December 22.
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