Texas Rice Festival

Texas Rice Festival Annual Texas Rice Festival celebrating Rice Harvest in Winnie, Texas since 1969.

The Rice Festival includes a carnival, two parades, livestock show, longhorn show, open horse show, BBQ cook off, nightly street dances, music and entertainers, antique car show, rice cooking contest, pageants and food, food, food.

07/21/2026

2026 TRF Golf Classic Sponsor Opportunities and Registration NOW available.

🌾⛳ 2026 TRF Golf Classic—a day of golf, community, and giving back!📅 Date: Friday, September, 18, 2026📍 Location: Bayou ...
07/18/2026

🌾⛳ 2026 TRF Golf Classic—a day of golf, community, and giving back!

📅 Date: Friday, September, 18, 2026
📍 Location: Bayou Din Golf Course in Beaumont, Texas

Whether you're playing, volunteering, or supporting the event, your participation helps make a difference.

🌟 Please reach out to [email protected] or 409-679-4882 for registration and sponsorship opportunities.

📋 https://texasricefestival.com/awards-contests/contests/golfclassic/

We look forward to seeing you on the course!

PAGEANT UPDATE: Junior Queen is now FULL. 🌾 There is still space available in the Diaper Derby, Little Rice King and Sen...
07/09/2026

PAGEANT UPDATE: Junior Queen is now FULL.

🌾 There is still space available in the Diaper Derby, Little Rice King and Senior Queen.

PAGEANT UPDATE: Junior Queen is VERY close to being full. If you want to sign up, there are only a few spots left. This ...
07/08/2026

PAGEANT UPDATE: Junior Queen is VERY close to being full. If you want to sign up, there are only a few spots left. This is open for girls ages 10-12.

PAGEANT UPDATE: 2026 Little Rice Tot AND Little Rice Sweetheart are full.
07/08/2026

PAGEANT UPDATE: 2026 Little Rice Tot AND Little Rice Sweetheart are full.

PAGEANT UPDATE: 2026 Miss LaPetite Pageant is full.
07/08/2026

PAGEANT UPDATE: 2026 Miss LaPetite Pageant is full.

07/08/2026

We have a record turn out for pageant registration this morning!

🌾🐄 We are delighted to announce the upcoming Texas Rice Festival Livestock, Ag Mech, Welding, & Horticultural show/compe...
07/06/2026

🌾🐄 We are delighted to announce the upcoming Texas Rice Festival Livestock, Ag Mech, Welding, & Horticultural show/competition.
🌟As we are currently seeking sponsors, we are humbly accepting donations & sponsorships. All donations are greatly appreciated no matter the amount.
👏Thank You for sponsoring and supporting our youth of today.

We hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day weekend celebrating the 250th birthday of our nation! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙While you ...
07/06/2026

We hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day weekend celebrating the 250th birthday of our nation! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

While you were celebrating, did you have any artists from the 57th Annual Texas Rice Festival entertainment lineup on your playlist? 🎶🌾 We can’t wait to welcome this incredible lineup to Winnie this fall!

And don’t forget—Texas Rice Festival Pageant registration opens this Wednesday, July 8, at 9:00 AM! Registration is in person only, and several pageants fill quickly, so plan to arrive early to reserve your spot.

We look forward to seeing everyone for another unforgettable Texas Rice Festival! 🌾👑🎡

🌾 2026 Texas Rice Festival Pageant Registration Information 🌾The Pageant entry forms are now available! You can download...
06/29/2026

🌾 2026 Texas Rice Festival Pageant Registration Information 🌾

The Pageant entry forms are now available! You can download them from the TRF website here:

** https://texasricefestival.com/awards-contests/pageants/ ⁠**

🗓️ Registration opens at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the TRF Office 307 E Le Blanc Road in Winnie, Texas.

👉 Please note: Registration is in person only on July 8th. Many of the pageants have a limited number of contestants and fill up quickly, so arriving early is the best way to secure your child’s spot. You are welcome to send someone to register your child if the parent or family member can not be there at that time.

Good luck to all of this year’s contestants! 👑🌾

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible Texas Rice Festival staff and volunteers! Your hard work, dedication, and passion are...
06/07/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible Texas Rice Festival staff and volunteers! Your hard work, dedication, and passion are what keep this amazing tradition alive year after year. From planning and setup to event day smiles and everything in between — we couldn’t do it without you. 👏

Thank you for giving your time, energy, and heart to make the Texas Rice Festival such a special experience for our community. We appreciate each and every one of you! 🎉

🌾 A trip back to the 1970s at the Texas Rice Festival! From classic carnival scenes to unforgettable community moments, ...
06/04/2026

🌾 A trip back to the 1970s at the Texas Rice Festival! From classic carnival scenes to unforgettable community moments, these photos capture a decade full of tradition, celebration, and hometown pride.

Do you recognize anyone in these throwback pictures from 1970–1979? Tag them below or share your favorite memories from those years! 👏✨

🔥The heat is on! The Texas Rice Festival BBQ Cook-Off is coming September 25–26, 2026, and we’re ready for a weekend ful...
05/31/2026

🔥The heat is on! The Texas Rice Festival BBQ Cook-Off is coming September 25–26, 2026, and we’re ready for a weekend full of smoky flavors, friendly competition, and festival fun. 🍖

Who’s bringing the best BBQ this year? Whether you’re competing, judging, or just showing up hungry, this is one event you won’t want to miss!

Tag your BBQ crew below and let the countdown begin!

Throwback Thursday ✨🌾Looking back at some unforgettable Texas Rice Festival memories! From carnival lights and live musi...
05/28/2026

Throwback Thursday ✨🌾

Looking back at some unforgettable Texas Rice Festival memories! From carnival lights and live music to family traditions and hometown fun, these moments are what make TRF so special year after year.

Do you spot yourself in any old festival photos? Drop your favorite Texas Rice Festival memory in the comments! 👏

⛳🌾 Who’s excited for the Texas Rice Festival Golf Classic?! The countdown to September 18, 2026 is officially on, and we...
05/27/2026

⛳🌾 Who’s excited for the Texas Rice Festival Golf Classic?! The countdown to September 18, 2026 is officially on, and we can’t wait for a day full of golf, laughs, friendly competition, and Texas Rice Festival tradition. 🎉

Grab your team, hit the course, and get ready for an unforgettable day with the TRF community! Who’s playing this year? 👏

We want to see your Texas Rice Festival memories! Drop your favorite old Texas Rice Festival selfie in the comments and ...
05/23/2026

We want to see your Texas Rice Festival memories! Drop your favorite old Texas Rice Festival selfie in the comments and don’t forget to tag us so we can share the fun. 🌾📸

From carnival nights to concert memories and festival traditions, we love looking back at the moments that make TRF so special. Who’s been coming for years? 👏

Midweek check-in 🌾 If you could describe the Texas Rice Festival in ONE word, what would it be?We’ll go first: Tradition...
05/20/2026

Midweek check-in 🌾 If you could describe the Texas Rice Festival in ONE word, what would it be?

We’ll go first: Tradition ❤️

🎉 There’s something for everyone at the Texas Rice Festival—rides, music, food, and family fun!Who are you bringing with...
05/13/2026

🎉 There’s something for everyone at the Texas Rice Festival—rides, music, food, and family fun!

Who are you bringing with you this year? Tag them below 👇

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307 LeBlanc Road
Winnie, TX
77665

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