HYPERLOCAL NEWS HUB BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM
Midtown Memphis Crawfish Festival Turns 17
By: Jasmine Vann
The city came out to crack open some crustaceans Saturday April 6 at Overton Square's annual crawfish festival.
Vendors, cooks, and hundreds from the city of Memphis came out to enjoy a day of eating, good company, and rocking music.
The city blocked off parts of Madison Avenue in order to make way for Cajun food from the Bayou Bar and Grill and arts and crafts.
"I've attended this festival for years," said Jesse Tatum. "Food and drinks are always fun."
There was no admission to the event and there was even a crawfish cruise held especially for bike riders who were encouraged to decorate their bikes for the ride.
Music was also a huge part of the event with performances from groups such as Jeffrey James & the Haul, The Eric Deaton Trio, Jack Oblivion, Jimbo Mathus and the Tri State Coalition.
Families were encouraged to come out and not only enjoy the food but also the many different gifts and souvenirs that could be purchased. Vendors offered everything from paintings and crafts to cellular phone plans and clothing.
The festival typically brings in hundreds of attendees from across the city and continues to produce a successful turnout every year.
Vendors, cooks, and hundreds from the city of Memphis came out to enjoy a day of eating, good company, and rocking music.
The city blocked off parts of Madison Avenue in order to make way for Cajun food from the Bayou Bar and Grill and arts and crafts.
"I've attended this festival for years," said Jesse Tatum. "Food and drinks are always fun."
There was no admission to the event and there was even a crawfish cruise held especially for bike riders who were encouraged to decorate their bikes for the ride.
Music was also a huge part of the event with performances from groups such as Jeffrey James & the Haul, The Eric Deaton Trio, Jack Oblivion, Jimbo Mathus and the Tri State Coalition.
Families were encouraged to come out and not only enjoy the food but also the many different gifts and souvenirs that could be purchased. Vendors offered everything from paintings and crafts to cellular phone plans and clothing.
The festival typically brings in hundreds of attendees from across the city and continues to produce a successful turnout every year.
Jasmine Vann/MicroMemphis reporter
Jasmine Vann covers Food and Drink for MicroMemphis.
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