Get ready for the 77th annual Bay City Lions Club Rice Festival! Don’t miss the Rice Dish Round-Up cooking contest. Matagorda County residents can join, no fee this year. Sponsored by the Lions Club and coordinated by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office. Cook your best rice recipes to impress volunteers. Categories: Main Dish, Bread, Side Dish, Snack, Dessert. Groups: Juniors, Intermediates, Seniors, Adults. Learn innovative rice cooking, budget meal planning, and rice’s role in agriculture. Join the contest on Oct. 17th at Matagorda County Fairgrounds.