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Overton Square Crawfish Festival

  • Overton Square 2101 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN, 38104 United States (map)

Sure to be the tastiest – and funkiest – throw down this Spring, with live music, beer, and, of course, hot boiled crawfish from Bayou Bar & Grill. Visitors and locals alike will find common ground here as they groove together to some of the finest musicians. Twist, pinch and devour piles of mouthwatering crawfish and fixins, and wash it all down with delicious beers all while supporting Special Olympics Greater Memphis.

The Bayou Crawfish Festival is located from Madison & Cooper to Madison & Morrison. The event is free admission, so you don't need a ticket to get into the festival. You will be able to purchase crawfish, beer, food and Bayou Crawfish merchandise throughout the day. 

VIP Tent
The VIP ticket entitles you entry to the private VIP hang area – VIP viewing – Access to free Hot Boiled Crawfish, Beverages, Cold Beer, Soft Drinks, Jambalaya & other Louisiana favorites ALL day in the VIP area. Tickets are $100 each and limited.

Crawfish Eating Contest
Here’s your chance to compete to become the first ever Bayou Crawfish Festival “Crawfish Eatin’ Champion” of 2018! Eat the most crawfish in the allotted time (20 minutes) and you’re the champ! To enter, visit the t-shirt sales tent the day of the festival. Contest winner gets $300 gift basket and bragging rights for a year! Entry fee is $25 and space is limited.

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Earlier Event: April 9
Scrubs Week at Overton Square
Later Event: April 15
Chalk the Courtyard