Crawfish Music Festival to rock Biloxi this weekend

From delicious food and fun rides to live concerts and a crawfish cook-off, the fest has it all.
Executive Director Matt McDonnell shared with the GMM what to expect at this year’s event.
Published: Apr. 17, 2024 at 4:15 PM CDT
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BILOXI, Miss. (GULF COAST WEEKEND) - The 31st Annual Crawfish Music Festival is heading back to Biloxi this weekend, kicking off Thursday, April 18 and lasting through Sunday.

Gates open outside the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Thursday night from 5-10 p.m., with a special rate of $25 for an unlimited ride wristband, giving you 5 hours of fun.

In addition to exciting rides, delicious crawfish and other classic fair foods, you can expect some great artists to rock the stage.

Here’s which artists you can catch each day:

Friday, April 19:

  • Warren Zeiders
  • Sam Barber
  • Aidan Canfield

Saturday, April 20:

  • Charley Crockett
  • Larry Fleet
  • Stephen Wilson Jr.
  • Jake Kohn
  • Kashus Culpepper

Sunday, April 21:

  • Chase Rice
  • Nate Smith
  • Southall

Tickets for the concerts each day are $25-30. Entertainment will play rain or shine.

The festival will also feature a Crawfish Cook-off Saturday, where 30 of the best chefs and gurus will battle for the title of ‘Best Boiled Crawfish.’ A cash prize of $4,000 will be awarded to the winning teams, in addition to a $1,200 ‘People’s Choice’ winner and $800 for second place.

Register your team last minute or purchase a tasting wristband HERE.

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