Get a Bucket of Crawfish at Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival
Every year, thousands of crawfish fans flock to downtown Memphis for the annual Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival, the largest mudbug fest in the city.
Every year, thousands of crawfish fans flock to downtown Memphis for the annual Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival, the largest mudbug fest in the city.
The 32nd annual Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival takes place along the riverfront on Riverside Dr. on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Entrance is free!

From 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., the Rajun Cajun crew will cook, season, and serve thousands of pounds of crawfish. In past years, it's been estimated at more than 17,000 pounds of crawfish that are dished out during this one-day event.
There will be live music on two stages, vendors, and all sorts of crawfish-related games (bobbing for crawfish, crawfish eating, crawfish racing, crawfish eating contests). Access to the River Garden Park will be available for kids to play.
The family friendly festival takes place Downtown Memphis on Riverside Drive (between Jefferson and Union.) Admission is free, but you can buy VIP tickets for all-you-can eat/drink Swamp tent. Otherwise, crawfish will be available to purchase.
The festival features live swamp soul, rhythm and blues entertainment from Dikki Du and The Zydeco Krewe on the Orion Main Stage and Freeworld on the Southland Casino Hotel Riverside Stage.
Proceeds from the 32nd annual festival supports programs and services that Porter-Leath provides for over 36,000 local children and families. This year is a banner year for Porter-Leath–celebrating 175 years of service. A special anniversary presentation will take place on the main stage at 2:30 which will include the crawfish racing contest and a giveaway for children 12 and under while supplies last.


Go there:
Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival
Free admission, all ages
Sunday, April 27
11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Riverside Drive between Jefferson and Union

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