Food. Fun. Music

Fun for the Whole Family!

Music

The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has become one of the largest gatherings of world-famous Cajun, Zydeco, and Swamp Pop musicians and plays host to over 30 bands on three stages during the three-day festival.  Music fills the air from morning into the night at Parc Hardy!

Breaux Bridge Heritage Tent

Cajun and Zydeco music, Cajun dance lessons & cooking demonstrations are showcased here.

Cuisine

Nothing is as unique to Cajuns as eating crawfish during the festival weekend.  You’ll enjoy tasting crawfish prepared in every imaginable way—fried, boiled, in an étouffée, bisque, boudin, pie or jambalaya, and crawdogs, along with other Cajun favorites (shrimp, crab, gumbo, red beans, and rice, just to name a few).

Crawfish Races

As the Crawfish Race Commissioner yells “ils sont partis”, our world-famous race of the crawfish begins!  Numbered crawfish race to the finish line with skillful aid from their registered owners on an eight-foot circular target.  This race is open to all and a joy to watch.

Cajun & Zydeco Dance Contests

Put on your dancing shoes and two-step or Cajun waltz to traditional Cajun and Zydeco Music.  The most talented will win gift packages as their prizes.  This event is a must for those who want to learn a few new steps.

Crawfish Etouffée Cook-Off

This epicurean event features cooking teams who vie for the title of Cook-off Champion.  Truly a gourmet’s delight, this contest is also noted for the showmanship displayed by the contestants.  Samples are available once the judging is complete.

Arts, Crafts & Specialty Items

Stroll your way through rows of unique items – handcrafted and novelty – as artists, craftsmen and vendors display their wares for your shopping enjoyment. Official Crawfish memorabilia are also available at the Information Booth.

Carnival Midway

Enjoy rides and games for all ages at the carnival, located inside a fenced area of the festival grounds at Parc Hardy behind the food pavilion.

Crawfish Eating Contest

This contest is measured by the weight of boiled crawfish consumed within forty-five minutes.  Contestants must display dexterity in obtaining the meat from the crawfish as well as a healthy appetite.  The Crawfish Eating Contest is held in the Heritage Tent and is open to the public.

Parade

The parade honors our Crawfish Queen who rules over our festivities along with her King, Junior Royalty, and Ecrevettes.  You will also enjoy the sights of Cajun family bands, marching bands, and festive floats.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, May 3, 2024

4:00pm – Festival Grounds Open – Information & Souvenir, Food, Beer, Coke, Water, Liquor, Commercial Vendors, Arts & Crafts Booths, Carnival Opens
4:30pm – Opening Ceremonies – Crawfish Stage
4:45pm – Celebrity Crawfish Eating Contest – Crawfish Stage
5:15pm-6:45 pm – Cajun Dance Lessons, Breaux Bridge Tent – Cal & Lou Courville
12:00am – Festival Grounds Close

Saturday, May 4, 2024

10:00am – Festival Grounds Open – Information & Souvenir, Food, Beer, Coke, Water, Liquor, Commercial Vendors, Arts & Crafts Booths, Carnival Opens
10:00am – Cajun Cooking Demonstration – Breaux Bridge Tent
11:30am-12:30pm–Cajun Dance Lessons, Breaux Bridge Tent – Cal & Lou Courville
12:45pm-1:45pm–Cajun Dance Lessons, Breaux Bridge Tent – Cal & Lou Courville
12:45pm – Zydeco Dance Contest – Festival Stage*
2:00pm – Crawfish Eating Contest – Breaux Bridge Tent*
2:00pm – Cajun Dance Contest – Festival Stage*
3:15pm – Crawfish Races – Breaux Bridge Tent*
4:15pm-5:15pm – Cajun Dance Lessons – Breaux Bridge Tent – Cal & Lou Courville
5:30pm-6:30pm – Cajun & Zydeco Dance Lesson – Breaux Bridge Tent
12:00am – Festival Grounds Close

Sunday, May 5, 2024

9:00am – Festival Grounds Open – Information & Souvenir, Food, Beer, Coke, Water, Liquor, Commercial Vendors, Arts & Crafts Booths, Carnival Opens
9:00am – Crawfish Etouffée Cookoff – Breaux Bridge Tent*
9:30am – Parade – Bridge Street to Rees Street to Parc Hardy
12:00pm – Cook-off Judging & Sampling – Time Approximate
4:00pm – Festival Grounds Close

Date: May 3-5, 2024

Location: Parc Hardy - 1290 Rees St, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

Admission

Friday, May 3, 2024 – $10
Saturday, May 4, 2024 – $15
Sunday, May 5, 2024 – $5
Advance 3-Day Pass – $25 (Available the week of the festival at the festival office or the festival grounds and will not sell out of passes)

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