4th Annual University of Holy Cross Crawfish Boil Cookoff

The mudbug cookoff contest is open to any teams who wish to participate. Team registration is $150 and includes five entry wristbands for the team. Teams are required to purchase and boil a minimum of six sacks of crawfish from the onsite vendor.

Officials say the Crawfish Boil Cookoff was created to welcome members of the New Orleans community onto the university’s campus. The crawfish cookoff is open to everyone to taste the various uniquely seasoned crawfish batches, corn, potatoes, sausage and more from all the competing teams. Tickets to the event are $25 prepaid and $40 at the gate, including all-you-can-eat crawfish. Children 10 and under receive free entry. Attendees are encouraged to bring cash for vendors and other activities.

Judges will determine team winners on various categories including best crawfish, best corn, best potatoes and best sausage. Prizes include a special crawfish paddle and bragging rights. Teams wishing to compete can register at www.uhcno.edu/crawfish.

The Crawfish Boil Cookoff officially begins at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12 with the celebration continuing until 5 p.m.

Event information:
What: 4th Annual University of Holy Cross Crawfish Boil Cookoff

When: Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 1-5 pm

Where: University of Holy Cross - 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.uhcno.edu/crawfish. All proceeds from the event benefit UHC students.