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If you are searching for a crawfish festival in Houston, the short answer is this: Houston's biggest crawfish festivals run in late winter and spring, with the Houston Crawfish Kickoff Festival in EaDo usually opening the season and other events following through March and into June. As of November 2026, organizers have not announced 2027 dates, so this guide covers what past years looked like and how to plan ahead. Between festivals, you can get Louisiana-style crawfish at Swamp Kingz Cajun Kitchen & Bar, 2310 Highway 6 South, Suite A, Houston, TX 77077.

Houston's crawfish festival season typically runs from late February through early June, led by the Houston Crawfish Kickoff Festival at Guadalupe Plaza Park; 2027 dates had not been announced as of November 2026, so check each organizer's official page before buying tickets.

Houston Crawfish Kickoff Festival

The Houston Crawfish Kickoff Festival is held at Guadalupe Plaza Park, 2311 Runnels St, in East Downtown. The date has moved around from year to year: February 24, 2024, March 9, 2025, and March 29, 2026 (2–8 PM). The 2026 event was organized by Texas Crawfish Events, with tickets sold through Eventbrite. The official site is HouCrawfishKickoff.com.

Because the date has ranged from late February to late March, the safest plan for 2027 is to watch the official site and Eventbrite from January onward. Early-bird and all-you-can-eat ticket tiers at festivals like this tend to sell out, so buy once dates are confirmed.

Other Houston-Area Crawfish Events

• Heights Chamber Crawfish Festival: usually held in late March in the Heights.
• Spivey's Famous Crawfish & Food Festival: took place June 7, 2026 at BH Ranch, one of the later events in the season.
• RodeoHouston 2027: runs March 2–21, 2027. It is not a crawfish festival, but it overlaps peak crawfish weeks and fills up city calendars, so plan festival weekends around it.

Crawfish Festival 2027: How to Plan

Crawfish is a seasonal product. Supply, size, and price depend on weather in Louisiana and Texas, which is why festival dates and menus shift every year. A practical plan:

• Bookmark the official festival pages and check them in January 2027.
• Pick one or two festivals and plan restaurant crawfish nights around them.
• Bring cash or cards, sunscreen, and wet wipes, and expect lines at peak hours.

Where to Eat Crawfish Between Festivals

Festivals are a once-a-season outing. For the rest of the season, Swamp Kingz serves Louisiana-style boiled crawfish on Highway 6 South in west Houston. The 3lb Crawfish Deal ($20.99) and 5lb Crawfish Deal ($34.99) come with corn, potatoes, and sausage, and you can finish them with Kingz Sauce, Drip Sauce, or Garlic Butter. Crawfish availability is seasonal, so call (281) 558-5555 to confirm before you come. Learn more about crawfish in Houston, or see the full menu.

Quick Facts

• Restaurant: Swamp Kingz Cajun Kitchen & Bar
• Address: 2310 Highway 6 South, Suite A, Houston, TX 77077
• Phone: (281) 558-5555
• Hours: Monday–Thursday 4 PM–10 PM, Friday–Saturday 11 AM–11 PM; closed Sunday
• Best for: crawfish season planning, Louisiana-style crawfish between festival weekends, dine-in and takeout.

Sources: HouCrawfishKickoff.com and Eventbrite listings for past Kickoff dates; Visit Houston's crawfish guide; RodeoHouston for 2027 rodeo dates; Heights Chamber of Commerce.