Nola Crawfish Fest
Photo courtesy of NOLA Crawfish Festival on Facebook
Taking place between the two Jazz Fest weekends, the 10th annual NOLA Crawfish Fest features three days of live music, beer, and some 6,000 pounds of boiled crawfish conjured by the NOLA Crawfish King himself, Chris “Shaggy” Davis. The fest will take place at The Broadside (600 N. Broad St.) starting on Monday, April 28, through Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (3-10 p.m.)
The timing might seem unusual, as most New Orleans festivals take place over the weekend, but with all the Jazz Fest fans in town looking to celebrate local culture between the two Jazz Fest-filled weekends this in fact seems perfect.
The venue is a child-friendly indoor/outdoor event space located in Mid-City. As for the music lineup, NOLA Crawfish Fest focuses on featuring local musicians, so this is a great chance to see them jam outside of the Fair Grounds and in a much smaller, more intimate setting.
What Else Do You Need to Know?
The NOLA Crawfish Fest tickets are available for each day and in three-day VIP packages. General admission per day is $64.95. VIP packages start at $130.95. (There’s an option to buy them online on the event’s website). Children under 12 are admitted for free, ages 13-17 can enter with a discounted ticket if it’s paired with a regularly purchased ticket.
There will be other kinds of food besides crawfish available for purchase, like BBQ, as well as drinks. The organizers ask that you don’t bring festival chairs as there’s plenty of seating around the stage and in the food area. This is a rain or shine event. There will be no refunds provided.
In terms of getting there and parking, Jazz Fest is always a very busy time in New Orleans, so expect traffic but a rideshare or a cab are both good transportation options. So is biking, and there is bike parking at the venue. If you plan to drive to the fest, street parking is limited. If you are up for it, The Broadside isn’t that far from the Fair Grounds (two miles), so walking is another option.
We hope you enjoy this chance to celebrate the Louisiana crawfish season!
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