The 11th Annual Village Crawfish Festival takes place on May 12. Hosted by the Secret Order of the Crawdaddies, a group from Prairie Village, the Festival features 600 lbs. of crawfish, a pig roast, red beans and rice, beignets beer and wine, and dancing to party music of local favorite Ernest James Zydeco.

Village Crawfish Festival benefits two important children’s charities: Gillis and Kansas City Young Audiences. Last year, more than 600 people attended the Festival, which raised nearly $10,000 a piece for each of charity

Cost: $40 per person (adults 21+) online ~ $50 at the door.
Includes:
Food: Crawfish, Sausage, Red Beans and Rice, KC Style BBQ Pork, Corn on the Cob, Potatoes, Onions, Mushrooms, Bread & Beignets for dessert.
Beverages: Beer, Wine, Soda and Bottled Water.
Live Entertainment: Ernest James Zydeco

You can find out more at www.crawdaddies.org.

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