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Your Ultimate Guide to Louisiana’s Crawfish Season

From flavor-packed crawfish festivals to do-it-yourself seafood...

From flavor-packed crawfish festivals to do-it-yourself seafood boils, here’s how to make the most of this spring in Louisiana.

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Patrons sample crawfish at a crawfish boil.

Top 8 Ways to Have Crawfish in Louisiana

Wherever you wander in Louisiana, there’s something in the air — the salty-spicy smell of a welcoming neighborhood boil. It’s crawfish season, y’all, and we’ve rounded up eight ways to savor these tasty little mudbugs.

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Crawfish Festivals Not to Miss

From Eunice’s crawfish étouffée cook-off to Shreveport’s crawfish-eating contest, these flavor-packed festivals invite you to celebrate Louisiana’s official state crustacean.

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Beyond Crawfish: How to Experience Cajun Culture

Crawfish may be a Cajun essential, but there’s so much more to discover about this Louisiana culture. Dance the night away at a fais do-do, take a driving tour through Acadiana and sip locally made rum at a Cajun Country distillery.

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Recipe: Easy Crawfish Bread at Home

Got a craving for crustaceans? Try our crawfish bread recipe, which uses pre-made French-bread dough for a simple yet delicious version of this New Orleans Jazz Fest classic.

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Festival attendees buy fresh peaches at the Louisiana Peach Festival.

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Save the Date: Louisiana Peach Festival

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Your Ultimate Guide to Louisiana’s Crawfish Season

Top 8 Ways to Have Crawfish in Louisiana

Crawfish Festivals Not to Miss

Beyond Crawfish: How to Experience Cajun Culture

Recipe: Easy Crawfish Bread at Home

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One Bite & You'll Want to Stay Forever

Experience the Most Cajun Place on Earth

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Louisiana Outdoor Expo

Save the Date: Louisiana Peach Festival

Your Ultimate Guide to Louisiana’s Crawfish Season

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