
CrawFête
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 2pm - 5pm | Live Oak at Cedar Lodge
SOLD OUT!
Crawfête, an unforgettable culinary event celebrating Louisiana’s love for crawfish, gourmet dishes, and local beverage vendors and distilleries taking place on Sunday, March 22, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at our NEW LOCATION - Live Oak at Cedar Lodge.
Crawfete brings Louisiana’s favorite spring tradition to life with crawfish, localcuisine, craft beverages, and live music — all supporting community impact.Guests will sample offerings from more than 12 crawfish boilers along side creative crawfish dishes from local restaurants, caterers, and food trucks.The event also features a crawfish boil and gourmet dish competition, with “Best Boiled Crawfish” and “Best Crawfish Dish” awards judged by both the public and celebrity judges.
Food Network chef Roshni “Chef Rosh” will host alive crawfish cooking demonstration, while the Blue Crab Redemption Band provides live entertainment throughout the afternoon. Set on the scenic groundsof Live Oak at Cedar Lodge, Crawfete offers a relaxed outdoor celebration of Louisiana food, music, and culture.
TICKETS - SOLD OUT!
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS & BOILERS
Tony’sSeafood • Superior Grill • St. Bruno Bread Co. • Southdowns Grille • Sammy’s •Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers • Ruffino’s Restaurant • Playa Bowls •Pinch-N-Peel Crawfish • Nola Girl Good Eatz • Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Cuisine• Mansurs on the Boulevard • LSU Dining • LA Seafood Board • L’Auberge – ESPN BET • Just Wingin It •Ingle Eats • Houmas House • Honey’s Food Trailer • Drago’s Seafood Restaurant •Capitol City Produce • C&M Crawchicks • Crawfish on the Geaux • BIG CHEEZY• B&Z Boilers • AttaBoy Kajun Kitchen • Allure Eats • 4 on the GeauxKitchen & Catering
PARTICIPATING BEVERAGE PARTNERS
Agile Brewery • 73 DistillingCompany • Coca-Cola Company • Crescent Crown • DOS EQUIS • Duckhorn Portfolio • Fred’s in Tigerland • NOËL Spirits • Oxbow Rum Distillery • Pelican to Mars • Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers • Sugarfield Spirits • Superior Grill • Surfside • The French Wine Cooperative • Tito’s Handmade Vodka • Abita Brewery • Miller Lite • Coors Lite
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What to expect at CrawFête
Crawfête is a boiled crawfish and gourmet crawfish dish showcase and competition, “Best Boiled Crawfish” and “Best Crawfish Dish” will be judged by the community and celebrity judges. Attendees will enjoy expertly boiled crawfish and gourmet crawfish-inspired dishes from a lineup of incredible local favorite restaurant and boilers plus sip cocktails, mocktails and local beer distilleries. This year’s Crawfête promises a festive atmosphere filled with live music, community spirit, and the best crawfish in town!
Where your dollars make a difference
Every ticket, every donation, every bite counts. We measure success not in what we raise, but in the children we reach and the futures we build.
100% of net proceeds support nutrition and education programs
1000+ children served through BRES initiatives annually

FAQs
General Info
YOUR ID -We are cashless, once you enter, you will not need to purchase anything further to enjoy the food and drinks, but Everyone must show an ID at the door to enter the event.
KIDS -children under 4 are free,
4-12 years old- $25 ticket, over 12 are $75 ticket
FOLDING CHAIRS - there is a designated area for personal chairs by the stage. There is limited seating available for the public.
CRAWFISH TRAYS - We are allowing you to bring a single crawfish tray, but vendors are only serving one plate at a time.
CLOSED TOE SHOES - the vibe is Spring festive and casual, the event is held in a horse arena, so it's a bit dusty. Cowboy boots and closed toe shoes seem like a better idea!
Leave these at home
ICE CHESTS & WAGONS- these are not allowed. strollers are okay.
OUTSIDE FOOD + BEVERAGES - there's a lot to try in here, you won't need it!
PETS - with exception of service animals
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY -unless pre-approved and willing to share with us!
ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES + WEAPONS - need we explain? It's not that kinda party.

Participating Vendors
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS & BOILERS
Tony’sSeafood • Superior Grill • St. Bruno Bread Co. • Southdowns Grille • Sammy’s •Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers • Ruffino’s Restaurant • Playa Bowls •Pinch-N-Peel Crawfish • Nola Girl Good Eatz • Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Cuisine• Mansurs on the Boulevard • LSU Dining • LA Seafood Board • L’Auberge – ESPN BET • Just Wingin It • Ingle Eats • Crave-A-Ball • Louisiana Crawfish and Promotion Board • Houmas House • Honey’s Food Trailer • Drago’s Seafood Restaurant • Capitol City Produce • C&M Crawchicks • Crawfish on the Geaux • BIG CHEEZY• B&Z Boilers • AttaBoy Kajun Kitchen • Allure Eats • 4 on the GeauxKitchen & Catering • Bayou Tech Brewery
PARTICIPATING BEVERAGE PARTNERS
Agile Brewery • 73 DistillingCompany • Coca-Cola Company • Crescent Crown • Miller Lite • Coors Lite • DOS EQUIS • Duckhorn Portfolio • Fred’s in Tigerland • NOËL Spirits • Oxbow Rum Distillery • Pelican to Mars • Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers • Sugarfield Spirits • Superior Grill • Surfside • The French Wine Cooperative • Tito’s Handmade Vodka • Abita Brewery
- Our Charity Partners all align with our mission on childhood nutrition and health intiatives
- Here are a few of our charity partners that we support their programs tackling childhood nutrition and health:
- Knock Knock Children's Museum
- CASA
- Girls on the Run SOLA
- Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
- BREADA Farmers Market -Sprouts Program
- LRA Pro Start
2026 Sponsors
Beer, spirits, cocktails, seltzers, wines, soft drinks and mocktails are all welcome.
Awards & Competition
No. This is not a cash prize event. Winners receive on-stage recognition, website and social media features, and inclusion in the official press release.
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place – Best Boiler - Judges
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place – Best Dish - Judges
- People’s Choice – Best Boiler
- People’s Choice – Best Dish
Community Vendors & Sponsors
Yes. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please email the Executive Director.
Yes. The Community Vendor entry fee is $500. No vendor is allowed to sell anything on-site. Please email the Executive Director for more information to become a Community Vendor.
Non–food and beverage vendors wishing to distribute information, marketing materials, or promotional items.
Applications & Deadlines
Applications will close once all available vendor spaces are filled. Early submission is encouraged.
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