NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Because of the threat of severe weather this past weeken, the University of Holy Cross (UHC) moved its fourth annual Crawfish Boil Cookoff to Saturday, April 12, on the school’s New Orleans campus in Algiers from 1 till 5 p.m.
The mudbug cookoff contest is open to any teams who wish to participate. Team registration is $150 and includes five entry wristbands for the team. Teams are required to purchase and boil a minimum of six sacks of crawfish from the onsite vendor.
Officials say the Crawfish Boil Cookoff was created to welcome members of the New Orleans community onto the university’s campus. The crawfish cookoff is open to everyone to taste the various uniquely seasoned crawfish batches, corn, potatoes, sausage and more from all the competing teams. Tickets to the event are $25 prepaid and $40 at the gate, including all-you-can-eat crawfish. Children 10 and under receive free entry. Attendees are encouraged to bring cash for vendors and other activities.
Teams will be judged on criteria including best crawfish, best corn, best potatoes and best sausage. Winners will be announced in those categories. Prizes include a special crawfish paddle and bragging rights. Teams wishing to compete can register at www.uhcno.edu/crawfish.
“The University of Holy Cross Crawfish Boil Cook-Off is a major fundraising event for our university as proceeds generated from this event support UHC students,,” said UHC President Dr. Stanton McNeely about the event. “We encourage everyone to come out to this fun-filled event as we will have delicious crawfish, a kids zone filled with activities for all ages, and some amazing vendors showcasing their products.”
The Crawfish Boil Cookoff officially begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, with the celebration continuing until 3 p.m.
Event information:
What: 4th Annual University of Holy Cross Crawfish Boil Cookoff
When: Saturday, April 12
Where: University of Holy Cross – 4123 Woodland Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit uhcno.edu/crawfish. All proceeds from the event benefit UHC student scholarships.
