Fredericksburg Crawfish Festival

fredericksburg crawfish festival
May 22 2026 - 8:00pm to May 24 2026 - 8:00pm

A Memorial Day Weekend Tradition: Cajun Food, Live Music, and Family Fun

The Annual Fredericksburg Jaycees Crawfish Festival returns to the Downtown Marktplatz for a three-day celebration over Memorial Day Weekend. This local favorite brings a taste of the bayou to the Texas Hill Country with activities designed for all ages.

  • When: Memorial Day Weekend, May 22–24, 2026
  • Where: Downtown Marktplatz, Fredericksburg, TX
  • Authentic Fare: Feast on massive amounts of fresh crawfish and a wide variety of Cajun food vendors.
  • Live Entertainment: Two stages of live music running all weekend long featuring country, rock, and zydeco.
  • Family Activities: The event includes a dedicated kids' area and the popular live snake exhibit hosted by the Sweetwater Jaycees.
  • Shop Local: Browse diverse arts and crafts vendors offering unique jewelry, apparel, and Texas-made goods.

Get ready to pinch, peel, and eat! Join the boil this Memorial Day Weekend and secure your home base—book your vacation rental today with Fredericksburg Stays!