May 1
4:00 PM
– 8:00 PM
12th Annual Crawfish King Cookoff
4 to 8 p.m.
Rhorer Plaza City Hall Plaza
Rhorer Plaza City Hall Plaza
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Overview
Crawfish boils are more than a Louisiana tradition, and each season, we are all on the hunt for the best crawfish. We think you may find it here...at the Crawfish King Cook-off! Taste the very best in local boilers as they compete for the Crawfish King Title. Crawfish King returns to downtown Baton Rouge in partnership with Live After 5 on Friday, May 1, 2026, starting at 4 p.m. This CASHLESS EVENT is ALL YOU CAN EAT boiled crawfish while supplies last. Advance tickets are: $35, $40 at the gate. Kids 10 and under: $10. This is a rain-or-shine fundraising event.
Map
Admission
$40 at the gate; Kids 10 and under $10










