Get a Bucket of Crawfish at Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival

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Jalyn Souchek
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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!

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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.

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Craig Thompson
man holds up scoop of crawfish and smiles for photo
Craig Thompson

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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Craig Thompson
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About the Author

Hello! I'm Jalyn Souchek, the Director of Content for I Love Memphis Blog! I love calling the 901 home. When I'm not running the blog you can find me cheering on the Grizzlies, at a concert, exploring a new restaurant or kicking back at one of our breweries. I hope you'll love experiencing Memphis with me.

Build your perfect Memphis meal:

I love to eat so if I were to have only one meal left.. I’m going all out. I’d start with an app of Gumbo Fries from Blue City Cafe or Bayou Fries from Chef Tam, wings from Good Fortune or Central’s (honey gold and Jamaican Jerk), potato salad from Fat Larry’s, side of bbq spaghetti from Bar-B-Q Shop, and fried okra from Soul Fish. All paired with a Beale Street Brewing Space Age Sippin’.

Your most memorable Memphis moment:

College GameDay on Beale Street. That was an electric and perfect morning. I was still working in news then and was able to take it in up close and on the stage at some points. The fun and joy of everyone down there that morning is unbeatable.

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Crawfish Mania…
[...] this weekend is all about Crawfish.  Kerry and Paul have the details, but the Rajun Cajun, Harbor Town, and Rehab Disco Crawfish Festivals are [...]
April 13, 2012 11:52am
Michael Belk
This looks like fun.  This has to be the only time I would advise sitting on a railroad track.  The crawfish looks good.   I wish I knew how to eat crawfish, but I get intimidated by the shells, but the food looks great. I might have to come by this one for the fun.  thanks
April 13, 2013 7:19pm
ABD

Nice festival 

April 16, 2024 6:19am

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