Rice farming made a significant contribution to the Katy area economy and the Tri County Optimists wanted to honor that Katy legacy. They put together an event in 1978 held at the VFW Park and named it “Sellabration”. In 1980 they determined Sellabration outgrew them and a nucleus of Katy folks joined together to plan an event that would continue the legacy and be unique to Katy.

Bringing the community together to educate people about rice and let the farmers showcase what they do, combined with the idea of holding an art show by artists both local and statewide continued to be the discussion for local people .

The Westside Art Guild was excited about giving artists another avenue to show their work, the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce was excited about promoting the Katy area and the City of Katy was very receptive to the idea of a festival.

The Westside Art Guild, headed by Brad Hays, Sam Scardino President of the Greater Katy Area Chamber of Commerce and Lynn Cardiff, executive Director of the Chamber acted on the idea, teamed up to adopt Sellabration, renamed it the Katy Rice Harvest Festival and moved it to the streets of Katy’s town square.

Today, the annual Katy Rice Harvest Festival is two big days of excitement and family fun. It was voted the Best Annual Community Event and named one of Houston Area's Top Ten Festivals.

Funnel cakes, something on a stick, designer fries, hotdogs, pizza, snowcones, gyros, cotton candy, and many other tasty eats and treats can be found this weekend at The Rice Harvest Festival.

But the festival is much more than food. The festival offers something for everyone. Features include: two stages of continuous live entertainment, over 300 craft and food booths, carnival games, a train ride, petting zoo and lots of freebies from vendor booths.

Plan to attend The Katy Rice Harvest Festival with your family. It will prove to be a day of family fun.

Where:
Historic Downtown Katy- Avenues B and C, 2nd and 3rd Streets

When:
Saturday, October 10- 10:00 AM- Midnight
Sunday, October 11- 12noon- 6:00 PM

Tickets:
$6.00 Adults, Children 12 and Under Free
Senior Citizens and Military Free with ID

Free Shuttle Service:
Parking by Outdoor Learning Center by Merrell Center- 6301 S Stadium Lane

While you are in Downtown Katy, stop by these FreckleTown favorites:
Austin 300 Restaurant
The Children's Carousel
The Pawty Palace

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