Memphis set to savor The Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival this Weekend

Memphis is bustling with activity as the Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival returns this weekend. Held annually since the early 90s, the festival attracts both locals and tourists with its savory crustacean delights, exciting live music, and numerous entertaining games for children. This year, the festival is scheduled between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday, April 21, on Riverside Drive, located conveniently between Jefferson and Union, in Downtown Memphis.

Crawfish Extravaganza

Festival-goers can expect to enjoy more than 15,000 pounds of juicy and delicious crawfish sourced directly from the lush waters of Louisiana. The traditional crawfish meal includes shrimp, corn, and potato, making it a complete feast for seafood lovers. Despite a recent drought in Louisiana causing a crawfish shortage, the festival is committed to providing an unforgettable culinary experience at an affordable price of $40 for the ‘complete package’ crawfish meal.

Community Gatherings and Charity

More than 30,000 attendees are expected to make their way to the festival grounds. The event not only serves as a community gathering, fostering camaraderie among locals and visitors, but it also aids in supporting a noble cause. Proceeds from the event go to Porter-Leath, a local non-profit organization that provides necessary social services to vulnerable children and families in Memphis.

Delving Deeper into the Festivities

Beyond succulent crawfish, the festival also offers a fantastic lineup of live music to keep the crowds entertained throughout. An array of games targeted at children guarantees that the youngest crawfish enthusiasts will have plenty of fun, too. Details of the event are available on the portal of Porter-Leath.

If you are in Memphis this weekend, ensure you join in the festivities and treat your taste buds with the finest crawfish around, while enjoying thrilling music, fun games, and the vibrant community spirit that the Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival promises to offer.