Poker Run Saturday official kick-off for 84th International Rice Festival
Though the festival itself is still more than a month away, the official “kick-off” to the 84th International Rice Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 11.
Though the festival itself is still more than a month away, the official “kick-off” to the 84th International Rice Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 11.
According to International Rice Festival Coordinator Shanna Monk, the 84th IRF, set for Oct. 14-17, is a “go.”
With 21 bands performing on two soundstages, the 84th International Rice Festival is promising three days of the best musical entertainment in the area.
THE POST-SIGNAL / Steve Bandy
Members of the board of directors of the International Rice Festival gather around the official poster for the 84th celebration during unveiling ceremonies Sunday at the Rice Festival Building. From left are Kevin Spell, Julian LeBlanc, Elizabeth Monk, Ronda Richard, 83rd Festival Queen Jimi Joubert, 84th Festival President Gilles Piron, poster artist Amelia Vidrine Smith, Festival Coordinator Shanna Monk, 84th Festival Chairman Josh Spell, Connie Nutt, Suzy Webb, Tessa Richard and Amy Pastor Bergeron; front from left are 2019 Junior Queen Vivian Siebert and 2019 Junior King NIcholas Shaw Credeur.
Ceremonies were held Sunday unveiling the official poster and announcing this year’s theme as plans for the 84th International Rice Festival continue.
The 84th International Rice Festival has chosen Adrianne Vidrine as the 2021 Honoree.
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