Crawdads, mudbugs, yabbies — whatever you call them, they’re irresistible. Crawfish season is officially upon us in the South, and with Mardi Gras overlapping the festivities, there’s no better time to dive in.
Grab your friends, throw on a bib (and maybe stash a pack of hand wipes in your pocket), because North Texas is buzzing with crawfish boils everywhere. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, there are plenty of places to dig in, crack open those shells and savor the spicy goodness. Let the crawfish season begin!
Grandscape Mardi Gras Pardi
When: Feb. 27, 2025 | 2-6 p.m.
Where: 5752 Grandscape Blvd, The Colony
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What To Expect: Get ready for the Mardi Gras Pardi at Grandscape. This event is packed with fun, including live performances by the N’Awlins Gumbo Kings, Cajun food from Lava Cantina and Walk-Ons, and a crawfish boil by Cajun Crawfish Co. (ticket required). There will also be a kid’s mask decorating contest, a crawfish eating contest, an airbrush tattoo artist, a fortune teller and plenty of Instagram-worthy photo ops to capture all the action. And, if you’re lucky, you might even win an authentic king cake straight from New Orleans.
7th Annual Mardi Gras at Legacy Hall
When: March 1, 2025 | 12-10 p.m.
Where: 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano
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What To Expect: Step into the magic of New Orleans with a Mardi Gras celebration like no other! Enjoy a day filled with fortune tellers, stilt walkers, dazzling showgirls, face painters and live music that keeps the party going from start to finish. Here for crawfish? Upgrade your experience by adding a crawfish platter at checkout. You'll get three pounds of fresh crawfish served with sausage, potatoes, corn and bread. This feast can be added to any general admission ticket, table or bay reservation — just swing by Dock Local’s stall on the big day to pick up your platter and dig in.
Big Shucks Annual Fat Tuesday Party
When: March 4, 2025 | 5:30-9 p.m.
Where: 103 S. Coit Rd, Richardson
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What To Expect: Feast on $9.99 per pound crawfish specials, sip on $8 hurricane cocktails (because one is never enough) and snag $5 shrimp cocktails while enjoying happy hour prices all day long. Plus, there will be giveaways, because who doesn’t love free stuff? The Members Only Band will crank up the nostalgia with an electrifying '80s cover set, so get ready to belt out your favorite hits and show off those questionable dance moves. And let’s talk about the real star of the show — the food and drinks.
Mardi Gras Festival at The Revel
When: March 4, 2025 | 12-10 p.m.
Where: 9305 Preston Road, Frisco
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What To Expect: With live music, delicious food, and a festive atmosphere, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported straight to the Big Easy — no plane ticket required. And if you’re a crawfish lover, come hungry because they’re serving up all-you-can-eat mudbugs, seasoned to perfection.
Rock & Brews Fat Tuesday Crawfish Boil
When: March 4, 2025 | 5-9 p.m.
Where: 5351 Nebraska Furniture Mart Dr, The Colony
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What To Expect: Grab your bibs and your best Mardi Gras spirit — it's time for a Fat Tuesday crawfish boil. Bring your friends, your appetite and maybe some stretchy pants, because this feast is not for the faint of heart. Your ticket gets you access to the party area, mountains of crawfish, festive swag, a live DJ spinning jams and purple rain drops for dessert.
Dallas/Fort Worth Crawfish & Crude Cook-Off
When: March 7, 2025 | 12 - 8 p.m.
Where: 1601 E Sandy Lake Road, Coppell
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What To Expect: Oilfield Helping Hands brings the heat with this lively cook-off, where teams go head-to-head in categories like crawfish boil, dessert and gumbo or jambalaya. Guests can indulge in unlimited tastings, groove to live music and try their luck in exciting raffles.
Dallas Crawfish Kickoff Festival
When: March 8, 2025 | 3 - 9 p.m.
Where: 401 N Harwood St, Dallas
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What To Expect: Over 2,000 people will be dancing, laughing and enjoying buckets of delicious crawfish at this festival. The event will feature all-you-can-eat crawfish and general admission tickets, along with great bands and DJs rocking the stage all day. Attendees can enjoy a variety of food from numerous vendors, relax at a beautiful outdoor park venue and sip drinks from a full bar while participating in plenty of fun activities.
Dallas Builders Association Crawfish Boil
When: April 10, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: 5816 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano
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What To Expect: Get ready to indulge in over 300 lbs. of crawfish, sip on cold drinks, savor beignets, jam to live music, play some cornhole and network with fellow attendees at the Dallas BA Annual Crawfish Boil! Not a fan of crawfish? No problem! Enjoy a juicy burger grilled by the one and only The Hamburger Man. Burgers and hot dogs will be served until they’re gone, so grab them while you can. Online registration closes on April 3, but walk-ins are welcome. Members pay $35, and Non-Members $45!
This list will be updated as more events are announced.
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