Photo courtesy Texas Crawfish Music FestivalThe 28th annual Texas Crawfish Music Festival returns to Old Town Spring this April.
As the weather warms up, the season for crawfish, crayfish or mudbugs—whatever you like to call them—gets into full swing. Beginning April 25, Old Town Spring comes to life with the 28th annual Texas Crawfish Music Festival.
The event features carnival rides, games and activities, a petting zoo, live music, and of course, endless buckets of crawfish. Local food vendors offer burgers, pizza and barbecue. Beer and wine is also served.
"We strive to bring in stellar music combined with delicious crawfish and a variety of other food vendors," marketing coordinator Elizabeth Grasso said. "We also pride ourselves in providing fun and entertainment for all ages with our impressive carnival and games. Last year was a huge success and we are only planning on going up from here."
The 2013 Texas Crawfish Music Festival attracted the largest attendance in 27 years, and with a variety of live performances and new entertainment options event organizers are expecting the event to draw a large crowd, Grasso said.
"This year we expect another great crowd as we continue to build on the live music experience with the addition of another stage," she said.
The festival's music lineup includes several headlining performers, including the Charlie Daniels Band, Kevin Fowler, Bob Schneider and the Los Lonely Boys.
Tickets for April 25 are $10, general admission tickets purchased online are $13, and tickets at the gate are $15. Kids 12 and under get in free. Weekend passes and group specials are also available. Guests can park at 435 Spring Cypress Road for $10. Prepaid parking passes are available.
Festival dates and times:
April 25, 6 p.m.–Midnight
April 26, Noon–Midnight
April 27, Noon–8 p.m.
May 2, 6 p.m.–Midnight
May 3, Noon–Midnight
May 4, Noon–8 p.m.
To learn more about volunteering at the festival, contact the event's volunteer coordinator at [email protected]. For more information, visit www.texascrawfishfestival.com.
Here are a few businesses around Cy-Fair that serve crawfish throughout the season, which runs from March through June.
Blue Water Seafood
12914 FM 1960 W.
Houston 281-894-9221
www.bluewaterseafoodonline.com
Whodats Crawfish of Cypress
28550 Hwy. 290
Cypress 281-546-5155
Texas Crawfish Barn
14540 Cypress Rosehill Road
Cypress 713-206-8859
