Downtown Ocean Springs Crawfish Cook-Off returns to the Coast this weekend
Mud bug lovers of the Gulf Coast, the Downtown Ocean Springs Crawfish Cook-Off is back in action this weekend with more fun than ever.
This event is the largest one-day crawfish event on the Gulf Coast and will feature more than 25 teams all looking to compete for the title of best crawfish in Downtown Ocean Springs.
The festival will take place this Saturday, May 28th at 1415 Government Street. No outside food or drink, ice chests, tables, tents, or animals will be permitted inside the park.
However, blankets, folding/festival chairs, and small umbrellas are allowed. Event organizer Trevor Reid said, “We’re excited. This is the 4th year, you know, this is a fun event, a fun family event. It’s great times, good music, spicy crawfish; so, come on out and have some fun.”
Desporte Seafood Owner Sean Desporte said, “We’re going to bring 3 to 4 thousand pounds of crawfish out there. If they need more, I will have them here and we’ll make sure everyone has a good time and a lot of crawfish from Desporte Seafood.”
Tickets will be available on downtownoceansprings.com. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of and free for kids 12 and under.
