THE POST-SIGNAL / Saja Hoffpauir
Reggie’s Downtown Crowley, located at 218 N. Parkerson, was awarded first place in the 80th International Rice Festival Front Door Decorating Contest for its creative wreath and swag, complete with pitcher of beer made with rice (inset). Sammie Reggie, left, owner of the bar and grill, was on hand to receive the award from Crowley Garden Club member Carol Trahan.
THE POST-SIGNAL / Saja Hoffpauir
RIGHT: Second place in the 80th International Rice Festival Door Decorating Contest was awarded to Serendipite Home Decor, 313 N. Parkerson Ave., which focused on rice-producing countries around the world. Marlene Brantley, president of the Crowley Garden Club, presented the ribbon.
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LEFT: Receiving third place in the 80th International Rice Festival Door Decorating Contest was The Center for Children and Families, 309 N. Parkerson Ave., which incorporated Rice Festival Memorabilia along with the center’s logo. Director Katie Guinn, who designed the decorations, was on hand to receive the award from Garden Club member Sissy Gall, right.
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Boutique Forty-Six, 300 N. Parkerson Ave., was awarded honorable mention in the 80th International Rice Festival Door Decorating Contest for its traditional-style fall wreath and swag. Garden Club members Carol Trahan, far left, and Sissy Gall, far right, presented the award to, from left, Mona Fontenot, Sidney Fontenot and Jada Castille.