National Crawfish Day - April 17
Mon Apr 17th

National Crawfish Day

On April 17th, South's most popular foods, National Crawfish Day, commemorates one of the South's most popular foods. Each year, the mudbug brings out not only a desire for newspaper-covered picnic tables but also a language all its own.

crawfish are a smaller, fresh-water cousin to the lobster, adding a unique twist to many homegrown Southern dishes. Whether baked or boiled, crawfish is usually served with a distinct brand of southern heat. A boil and paper towels are all that are needed to serve crawfish.

You don't know the meaning of digging into your food if you've never been to a crawfish boil. As the aroma leads you to indulging in a massive pile of corn, potatoes, and sausage, an unbridled desire overwhelms you. among other amusements, let's not forget a variety of shellfish that go by the names such as ditchbug, crayfish, crawdad, crawdad, crawdad, crawdad, and crawpappy.

How to celebrate #nationalcrawfishday

  • Whether you're trying crawfish for the first time or the thousandth, gather with family and friends to celebrate with family and friends
  • Enjoy a delectable crawfish boil or crawfish tails
  • As you celebrate, please share your family's favorite recipes as well
  • Listen to the interview on Celebration Voices
  • To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalCrawfishDay

The national crawfish day celebrations have a long tradition in the United States

On April 17, 2020, Shell Shack founded National Crawfish Day to honor one of Southern culture's most popular native foods. They encourage everyone to partake in a crawfish boil surrounded by colleagues and family.