Crawfish Fest

Join us March 20–21, 2026 at Peary Place Park for the very first Corpus Christi Crawfish Fest! Enjoy all-you-can-eat crawfish sampling, live music, a vendor market, boat show, and more. Cook-off teams will dish out over 6,000 pounds of crawfish while competing for cash, trophies, and bragging rights as the coast’s Best Crawfish Boil.

Event Details and FAQ

Live Entertainment Tent

We’re proud to debut the 1st Annual Corpus Christi Crawfish Fest & Saltwater Angler Boat Show with an exciting live music lineup — including two major headliner events!

Tickets will be limited and will be available soon.

Friday, March 20th:

Dustin Dale Gaspard & The Rockin’ Babines — currently competing on NBC’s The Voice

Saturday, March 21st:

Grammy Award Winning Wayne Toups — Louisiana Cajun rock & Zydeco legend

Stay tuned — ticket links and VIP seating options will be released shortly.

Weekend Lineup

Mark your calendars for March 20–21, 2026! Join us at Peary Place Park for a weekend full of excitement at the Corpus Christi Crawfish Fest which will include the Saltwater Angler Boat Show! Explore an amazing lineup of boats from top local dealers, enjoy the festive vibes, and soak up the coastal fun — with FREE grounds admission! Bring your friends, family, and love for the water — it’s going to be a blast!

  • Crawfish Showdown

    We’re turning up the heat for our very first year — bringing together the best boilers, biggest flavors, and boldest teams for an unforgettable kickoff event. Whether your crew is out to claim the title as the coast's Best Crawfish Boil or just to feed the crowd and have a blast, you’ll be part of making history at our inaugural crawfish cook-off. So get your teams organized, registration opens in November 2025.

    Registration Opens Soon 

  • Vendors & Food Trucks Welcome

    Showcase your business at one of the hottest new events on the coast! Vendors and food trucks are invited to join us for the 1st Annual Corpus Christi Crawfish Fest. Share your products, promote your brand, or serve up your signature dishes to thousands of festival-goers ready to eat, shop, and celebrate.

    Reserve Your Spot 

Partnership Opportunities

Be part of something big from the very beginning! We’re looking for sponsors to help make the 1st Annual Corpus Christi Crawfish Fest & Saltwater Angler Boat show an unforgettable event. Partner with us to showcase your brand, support a community celebration, and connect with attendees enjoying great food, music, and family fun.

Become a sponsor and help us bring the heat to Corpus Christi!

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