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Katy Rice Festival THIS WEEKEND
October 08 2022
The Katy Rice Festival is FINALLY HERE! Set in Historic Downtown Katy, the festival will feature great craft vendors, live music, food trucks and much more. There will be fun for the whole family, including a kids/teen zone, craft beer, and expanded food area. Festival goers have access to free shuttle service that will be available to and from the Merrell Center all day!
Festival Day 1
On Saturday, October 8, bring your family to Historic Downtown Katy to experience live music, food trucks, craft vendors and much more. With plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy, there's something for everyone from a kids/teen zone to a craft beer and expanded food area. Tickets are just $10 per adult and kids 12 and under are free! Carnival tickets are $1 per ticket, $10 for 12 tickets or Wristbands for $25 (CASH ONLY). Each ride is 4-5 tickets per ride. Note that games are cash only. There will be free shuttle service all day to and from the Merrell Center. Festival hours are 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM.
Festival Day 2
More family fun continues on Sunday, October 9 at Historic Downtown Katy to give festival goers additional time to shop, eat and enjoy activities. Tickets are just $10 per adult and kids 12 and under are free! Carnival tickets are $1 per ticket, $10 for 12 tickets or Wristbands for $25 (CASH ONLY). Each ride is 4-5 tickets per ride. Note that games are cash only. There will be free shuttle service all day to and from the Merrell Center. Festival hours are 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM.
About the Festival
Established in 1980, the Festival was originally born to showcase the rich history of Katy as the "Rice Capital of the World". Over the years, the Festival has grown in popularity, welcoming as many as 50,000 guests annually. The Festival is hosted by the City of Katy, in conjunction with The Rotary Club of Katy. All net proceeds from the Katy Rice Festival will benefit The Rotary Club of Katy fund for scholarships and donations to the local Katy community.