Katy Rice Harvest Festival Must Knows to Enjoy the Historical Tradition and Family Favorite

KATY MAGAZINE NEWS

October 10, 2024

By Natalie Cook Clark

Downtown Katy will be full of life this weekend as the city gathers for the 44th Katy Rice Harvest Festival. The historic event brings the community together each year to celebrate Katy’s history and to give back to the residents. The historic event has been known to bring in crowds from 45-50,000. This year it introduces some changes.

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The Historical Katy Rice Harvest Festival is this Weekend

This weekend the historical Katy Rice Harvest Festival takes over Downtown Katy Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 13, 2024 12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

“The Katy Rice Harvest Festival is truly one of the cornerstones of our community. As we come together to celebrate this time-honored tradition, we are reminded of the deep roots and shared values that have shaped Katy’s identity over the years,” says City of Katy Mayor William “Dusty” Thiele.

Introducing Some Changes, More Fun

This season the Katy Rice Harvest Festival is introducing some major changes to help better serve those who attend. For starters, the event is only Saturday and Sunday this year and Friday’s event will be a training and celebration for the volunteers only.

Instead of the carnival this year, the festival will introduce an arcade and a bingo hall. Arcade tickets and bingo cards will allow guests to come and go throughout the event. These venues will also offer airconditioned relief from the Texas heat (even though we’re getting slightly cooler now.)

The Katy Rice Harvest Festival is also bringing in bigger talent for live musical performances.

“This year’s festival will be bigger and better than ever, with entertainment for all ages - headline performances by Little Texas on Saturday, October 12, and Stoney LaRue on Sunday, October 13, along with other wonderful live bands,” says Mayor Thiele.

Other performers will include Max Flinn, Will Carter, Hayden Baker, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Scotty Alexander.

There will be a lot of food trucks onsite, including snow cones and ice cream, and guests can enjoy Katy Crossings Icehouse. Alcohol will be allowed on the square.

“We are deeply appreciative of our continued partnership with the Rotary Club of Katy, whose efforts help make this incredible festival possible,” says Mayor Thiele. “Thanks to their support, along with the generous contributions of our sponsors, all proceeds from this year’s festival will directly benefit Katy students and local charities through scholarships and donations.”

Guests will also enjoy craft beer, a variety of arts and crafts vendors that reflect the City of Katy.

“We’re also excited to showcase the newly renovated Historic Town Square, especially the breathtaking murals surrounding our water tower, which are an amazing gift from the Keep Katy Beautiful Board and the Convention and Tourism Bureau,” says Mayor Thiele.

Get Tickets Online

Tickets are on sale online now. Saturday and Sunday tickets are both $10 for adult admission each day. Children 12 and under are free. There will be free parking and a shuttle service to and from the event from the Merrell Center throughout the festival.

“The Katy Rice Harvest Festival has long been a beloved tradition, and we invite everyone—residents and visitors alike—to come and enjoy this special event with us,” says Mayor Thiele. “We can’t wait to see you all there.”

For more information, visit the Katy Rice Harvest Festival online.

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