THE DRYER - Historic J.V. Cardiff & Sons Rice Dryer

5321 1st Street, Katy, TX 77493

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About the Business

Located at 5321 1st Street in Katy, Texas, The Dryer - Historic J.V. Cardiff & Sons Rice Dryer is a museum that showcases the rich history of rice drying in Texas. Established in 1943, the first concrete rice dryer in Texas was built by J.V. Cardiff & Sons, a pioneering family in the rice industry. The institution features the original rice dryer, as well as an underground tunnel that spans the entire length of the silo.

Over the years, the Cardiffs expanded their operations, building a second concrete rice dryer with double the capacity, and later, the tallest rice dryer in the country standing at 177 feet. Despite the decline of rice production in the area, the property has been preserved and is now undergoing restoration by a local developer in partnership with the Katy Heritage Society.

The future of The Dryer includes a 25,000 square foot indoor/outdoor beer garden known as KBG, set to open in February 2024. This vibrant space will offer a diverse selection of beer, wine, cider, and cocktails, as well as a coffee shop, burger joint, taco stand, Mexican pizzeria, and other dining options. Additionally, plans are in place to develop the property into a venue with a museum, community play area, children's playground, and more.

Follow the journey of The Dryer's restoration and development on their Facebook page, and join them in celebrating the history and culture of rice drying in Texas.

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5321 1st St, Katy, TX 77493, United States

281-808-3698

thedryer.com

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Hours open

Monday:

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday:

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday:

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday:

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday:

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday:

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday:

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Reviews

Ivan Kerguelen:

"When I was a child, I remember this building when leaving/returning to Houston. I always knew we were in Katy and almost home. I'm glad to know it still exist. Hopefully it is converted into something really cool now that I live in Katy."

almost 2 years ago

Miguel Opacic:

"Nice and interesting place in the hard of Katy, inevitable not to see it when you always use I-10 to get in and out of Katy."

almost 2 years ago

Scott Hutchison:

"Would dry rice here again."

almost 2 years ago

Maui Leilani:

"Katy needs another venue that opens late night! Hopefully this is it!"

almost 3 years ago

Link Link Tjoa:

"Please complete this project as soon as possible! I can’t wait to shop and eat lunch here!!!! ☺️"

almost 3 years ago