Arkansas Rice Festival

The 48th Annual Arkansas Rice Festival starts in 24 days, on October 12. The festival celebrates the rich heritage of rice farming in Arkansas and celebrating harvest. The festival is held annually the second Saturday in October in Weiner, Arkansas in conjunction with National Rice Promotion Month.

Come join us in Weiner, Arkansas for a fun-filled day of activities, food and live entertainment celebrating the heritage of rice farming

Main Stage Schedule of Events

10:00 - 10:30 AMOpening Ceremony
12:30 - 1:30 PMCanyon Creek Band
2:00 - 3:00 PMJR Rogers and the All Star Band
3:00 - 6:00 PMMiss Arkansas Rice Festival Pageant
6:30 - 7:30 PMMason Jar Money Band
8:00 - 10:00 PMTony Spinner Band
10:00 PMShaw Faulkner Memorial Fireworks Show

Second Stage Schedule of Events

12:00 - 1:00 PMCrowleys Ridge Cloggers
1:00 - 2:00PMBasketball Shoot Contest. (ages 13-19)
2:00 - 3:00PMJack Deloach
3:00 - 5:00PMGospel Singing with Terry Lawrence, Carol Little, Gary Barker, and The Alvin Tackett Family