More About Holly Beach Crab Festival
The Holly Beach Crab Festival takes place June 12-14, 2026, at Holly Beach, located along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road.
This vibrant coastal celebration features live music, kids’ games and activities, interactive cooking demonstrations, and a variety of lively contests, including the Crab Cook-Off, Crawfish Peeling Contest, Dance Contest, and the ever-entertaining Crab Calling Contest.
Plan for a relaxing, fun weekend for families and friends to soak up some sun at one of the most popular Gulf beaches in Southwest Louisiana. Food vendors will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. Friday Only: Coolers are welcome. Saturday: No outside coolers, but beer will be sold on-site.
Admission | Wristbands (3-Day Pass):
Adults: $10
Kids (Ages 12 and Over): $5
Children 11 and Under: Free
2025 Festival Schedule
Friday, June 13
5:00 PM – Gates Open
5:00–7:00 PM – Cooking Demonstrations
7:00–10:00 PM – Kenny Tibbs & The Jokers
10:30 PM – Gates Close
Saturday, June 14
10:30 AM – Gates Open / Kid Zone Opens
11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Crab Bingo
11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Crab Cook-Off Judging
12:00–1:30 PM – Damon Troy Band
1:00–1:45 PM – Crawfish Peeling Contest @ Food Tent
1:30–2:00 PM – Marine Animal Presentation
2:00–3:30 PM – Travis Matte & The Kingpins
4:00–6:00 PM – Adam Leger Band
6:00–7:00 PM – Cook-Off Awards Presentation
7:00–9:00 PM – Lukas Meaux & Cajun Beat
7:15–7:30 PM – Dance Contest (3 songs)
9:00–9:30 PM – Crab Calling Contest & Dance Awards
9:30–11:30 PM – Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin' Cajuns
12:00 AM – Gates Close
Sunday, June 15
9:30 AM–12:00 PM – Cajun Pancake Breakfast
The Crab Festival Cookoff
Registration
When: Friday night
Entry Fee: $25 per category
Cookoff Categories
Crab Appetizer
Crab Side Dish
Crab Entrée
Bayou Dish: Can include any ingredients from the bayou such as alligator, duck, rabbit, fish, shrimp, etc.
Dessert: Does not have to include crab
Turn-in Times
11:00 AM – Crab Appetizer
11:15 AM – Crab Side Dish
11:30 AM – Crab Main Dish
11:45 AM – Bayou Dish
12:00 PM – Dessert
Awards
Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category
Overall Grand Champion determined by points
This vibrant coastal celebration features live music, kids’ games and activities, interactive cooking demonstrations, and a variety of lively contests, including the Crab Cook-Off, Crawfish Peeling Contest, Dance Contest, and the ever-entertaining Crab Calling Contest.
Plan for a relaxing, fun weekend for families and friends to soak up some sun at one of the most popular Gulf beaches in Southwest Louisiana. Food vendors will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. Friday Only: Coolers are welcome. Saturday: No outside coolers, but beer will be sold on-site.
Admission | Wristbands (3-Day Pass):
Adults: $10
Kids (Ages 12 and Over): $5
Children 11 and Under: Free
2025 Festival Schedule
Friday, June 13
5:00 PM – Gates Open
5:00–7:00 PM – Cooking Demonstrations
7:00–10:00 PM – Kenny Tibbs & The Jokers
10:30 PM – Gates Close
Saturday, June 14
10:30 AM – Gates Open / Kid Zone Opens
11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Crab Bingo
11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Crab Cook-Off Judging
12:00–1:30 PM – Damon Troy Band
1:00–1:45 PM – Crawfish Peeling Contest @ Food Tent
1:30–2:00 PM – Marine Animal Presentation
2:00–3:30 PM – Travis Matte & The Kingpins
4:00–6:00 PM – Adam Leger Band
6:00–7:00 PM – Cook-Off Awards Presentation
7:00–9:00 PM – Lukas Meaux & Cajun Beat
7:15–7:30 PM – Dance Contest (3 songs)
9:00–9:30 PM – Crab Calling Contest & Dance Awards
9:30–11:30 PM – Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin' Cajuns
12:00 AM – Gates Close
Sunday, June 15
9:30 AM–12:00 PM – Cajun Pancake Breakfast
The Crab Festival Cookoff
Registration
When: Friday night
Entry Fee: $25 per category
Cookoff Categories
Crab Appetizer
Crab Side Dish
Crab Entrée
Bayou Dish: Can include any ingredients from the bayou such as alligator, duck, rabbit, fish, shrimp, etc.
Dessert: Does not have to include crab
Turn-in Times
11:00 AM – Crab Appetizer
11:15 AM – Crab Side Dish
11:30 AM – Crab Main Dish
11:45 AM – Bayou Dish
12:00 PM – Dessert
Awards
Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category
Overall Grand Champion determined by points
Date & Time
June 12, 2026
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
06/13/2026, 06/14/2026
Location
Louisiana Souvenirs & Sundries
2412 Heron St.
Cameron, LA 70631
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