Rice, festival in its honor are staples in Southeast Texas
The Texas Rice Festival is more than just a catchy name — it’s a staple here in Southeast Texas. Now in its 43rd year, the renowned Texas Rice Festival is a weeklong annual harvest celebration honoring rice farming, a major economic activity in the region, especially in Winnie.
The 30th annual Texas Bar-B-Q Festival presented by the Vidor Chamber of Commerce will be held Sept. 14-16 at Claiborne West Park (4105 North) located between Vidor and Orange, just off I-10.
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