Katy’s Rice Festival Opens Ticket Sales; Still Accepting Volunteers
- ncookclark
- Sep 19
- 3 min read
KATY MAGAZINE NEWS
September 19, 2025
By Natalie Cook Clark
Katy’s most historic event returns and the city is looking for enthusiastic volunteers. The Katy Rice Festival’s 44th year promises to be an event of fun and time to celebrate Katy with the addition of new events. Ticket sales are now open as the city welcomes back the carnival and bigger entertainment.
It’s time to get excited and get ready as ticket sales are now open for the Katy Rice Harvest Festival. The carnival is back this year and families can enjoy all-day passes for unlimited rides and games. The event takes place October 11 and 12, 2025.
100% of the proceeds from the Katy Rice Festival go back to the community in student scholarships, donations and to local charities through the Rotary Club of Katy. Tickets are now available online. The event is October 11-12, 2025. A festival admission ticket is required to access the carnival area. Carnival passes do not include general admission to the festival.
The City of Katy is looking for enthusiastic individuals to help with the city’s main event. Register to be a volunteer online.
“We are adding so many new attractions this year that we will need as many volunteers as we can get,” says Kaci Maris, City of Katy Tourism and Marketing Event Coordinator.
Committee assignments are subject to availability, but there are many opportunities to work with any kind of schedule.
Volunteer sign up is open online. The city asks that individuals apply separately and not to register multiple people under one account.
The Katy Rice Harvest Festival, hosted by the City of Katy in partnership with the Rotary Club of Katy, is a first-class, family-friendly event featuring carnival, quality arts and crafts vendors, excellent live music and food options, more. The proceeds of this two-day event all go back to the Katy community through scholarships and donations.
Headlining Saturday night is the legendary Sawyer Brown Band, bringing their high-energy country-rock performance to Downtown Katy for an unforgettable show. With over 40 years of hits, 51 charted singles, and multiple CMA, ACM, and CMT awards, Sawyer Brown has earned their place as one of country music’s most enduring and beloved acts.
On Sunday, the stage will spotlight an all-female artist lineup, celebrating talented women in music with Kylie Frey.
The Carnival Returns
Last year the festival took a year off from hosting a carnival so they could take the time to find the right partnership. They found it with MacGregor Entertainment with high-quality rides and games for all ages.
“Festival-goers can enjoy a classic carnival complete with rides, games, and a dedicated Toddler Zone featuring a petting zoo, bounce houses, and a Tiny Sports Zone designed just for little ones,” says Kaci Maris, Tourism and Marketing Event Coordinator
The New AgVenture
The Katy Rice Harvest Festival will also welcome the new AgVenture Area. The AgVenture Area will feature a large petting zoo, pony rides, and interactive exhibits. There will also be a College Zone this season, where fans can catch all the big college and professional football games live throughout the weekend.
Parade Info
Parade registration is now open for applicants. The historic parade will be held October 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and involves so many great Katy floats. Sign up for the application today.
Ticket Info
Tickets for the festival are $10 for adults, with children 12 and under are free. Carnival unlimited rides and games can be purchased for $30 for one day or $50 for the entire weekend.
All proceeds from the festival go directly to community grants and scholarships through a partnership with the Rotary Club of Katy, supporting local initiatives and students.
Tickets can be purchased online.
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