THE 41ST Annual Swepco Mudbug Madness Festival, presented by Live Casino & Hotel and powered by AEP Swepco is back, bringing the heart and soul of Cajun country to downtown Shreveport this Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25. Since its humble beginnings in 1984, this festival has grown into one of Louisiana's premier celebrations of culture, cuisine, and music. With two stages hosting thirty bands, you'll be dancing to the rhythms of country, pop, blues, and the finest zydeco tunes this side of the bayou.

But cher, it ain't just about the music! Feast on plenty of boiled crawfish and cold beverages, and test your appetite in the crawfish eating contests. Bring the little ones to the 'Kids on the Bayou' children's area for family-friendly fun. With food and art/craft vendors galore, there's somethin' for everyone to enjoy. ?

Admission is $10 per person, or grab a three-day pass for just $15. Enjoy free entry until 5:00 PM on Friday, May 23, and children under 12 get in free. Plus, our military heroes receive free admission all weekend long. Free parking is available at U-Haul, 222 Spring St., with handicap parking at the RiverView Hall Lot. ?

So, come on down and join us for a toe-tappin', lip-smackin' good time at Mudbug Madness—where the crawfish are hot, the drinks are cold, and the music will keep you movin' all weekend long!

Schedule of the Event:

May 23, 2025

Madness Stage

11:30-12:00 - Opening Ceremonies/Celebrity Contest

12:00-2:00pm - Acadien Cajun Band

2:30-4:30pm - T'Monde

5:00-7pm - Geno Delafose

7:30-9pm - Corey Ledet

9:30-11pm - Buckwheat Zydeco

Swamp Stage

11:00-1:00pm - Rockin Redeyes

1:30-3:30pm - Chris Gates

4:00-6:00pm - Caravan Band

6:30-8:30pm - Johnny Earthquake & the Moondogs

9:00-11:00pm - Bad Habit

Special Events:

Celebrity crawfish eating contest at 11:00 am 1:00 pm

May 24, 2025

Madness Stage

11am-1pm - Acadien Cajun Band

1pm-2pm - Men's Crawfish Eating Contest

2:00-4:00pm - Swampland Revival

4:15-4:45pm - Crawfish Calling Contest

5:00-7:00pm - Parish County Line

7:30-9pm - Dwayne Dopsie

9:30-11pm - Walker Montgomery

Swamp Stage

11:00-1:00pm - The Crawdads

1:30-3:30pm - The Sultans

4:00-6:00pm - Dirt Road Troubadours

6:30-8:30pm - Brad Jenschke

9:00-11:00pm - Shane Pons

Special Events:

Men's crawfish eating contest at 1pm

Crawfish calling at 4:15

May 25, 2025

Madness Stage

11am - 1:30pm - Jimmy Breaux & Sons

2pm - 2:30pm - Women's Crawfish Eating Contest

3pm-4:30pm - Waylon Thibodeaux

5pm-7pm - Palmer Anthony

7:30pm-8:30pm - Ryan Matthew Band

9pm - 11 pm - Neal McCoy Sponsored by La Downs

Swamp Stage

11:00-1:00pm - Pocket Change

1:30-3:30pm - Loosey Anna

4:00-6:00pm - Ryan Lawless

6:45 - 8:15pm - Las Chicas Rolands

8:45 - 10:30pm - Los Primos NG

Special Events:

Women's crawfish eating contest at 2:00

Date: May 23-25, 2025

Location: 101 Crockett St, Shreveport, LA 71101

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