LAKE CHARLES, LA – McVey's Seafood will host its 3rd Annual Crawfish Boil-Off on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Mary's Lounge, located at 4017 Broad Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana. This year's event promises a day of food, music, and community spirit.
The boil-off will feature an all-you-can-eat crawfish feast for $30, starting at 2:00 p.m. Competitors will showcase their best crawfish recipes for judging, and attendees will have the opportunity to sample a variety of boils.
Boil-Off and Entertainment Schedule
The day's events begin early with team registration and setup from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., followed by boiling time from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Judges will begin picking up crawfish for evaluation at 2:00 p.m.
Attendees can participate in a crawfish-eating competition at 4:30 p.m. Winners of the boil-off competition will be announced at 5:00 p.m.
The event also features a lineup of live entertainment throughout the day. The schedule is:
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lolo Boudouin & the Lakeview Playboys
- 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Conner Haynie
- 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Aaron Istre
- In Between Sets: UpScale Productions
Raffle Benefits Local Cause
In addition to the boil-off, there will be a raffle. Tickets are $5 each, and all proceeds after the event’s expenses are covered will be donated to the Buddy Russ Foundation. Prizes include:
- 1st Prize: One sack crawfish roll pot boiler
- 2nd Prize: Two sacks live crawfish
- 3rd Prize: 25 pounds boiled crawfish (provided by Mac's Crawfish)
Awards and Community Engagement
Teams participating in the boil-off have a chance to win cash prizes, with $500 awarded to the 1st place team, $250 to the 2nd place team, and $125 to the 3rd place team. A “Best Dip” prize of $75 will also be awarded, recognizing culinary creativity. Those interested in team registration can contact Sara McVey at 337-884-3221.
According to organizers, this is a family friendly event. Admission is free and open to the public. McVey’s Seafood encourages everyone to come out and enjoy the day.