Mudbug Madness Festival

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101 Crockett St
Shreveport, LA 71101

Mudbug Madness Festival is a private, non-profit organization established in 1959, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Downtown Shreveport through the production and promotion of downtown festivals, projects, and events. With a focus on community improvement, the festival supports initiatives such as historic preservation, tourism development, beautification projects, and event marketing.

What began as a two-day street festival in 1984 has evolved into one of Louisiana's largest Cajun festivals, attracting visitors with renowned Cajun, Zydeco, Blues, and Jazz performances, delectable Cajun cuisine, lively contests, and family-friendly activities. Recognized as a top event by the Southeast Tourism Society and the American Bus Association, Mudbug Madness Festival continues to celebrate Louisiana's rich cultural heritage each Memorial Day weekend.

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4.58 reviews
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Lisa P.
6/6/2025

Such a fun event. It was very humid weather for a girl from Las Vegas... but the atmosphere was energized and everyone was so friendly I forgot I was sweating. And there was a little homemade...

Liby W.
5/23/2024

Great place to eat and listen to the music. Relaxing and enjoying and walking around

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Gill S.
6/4/2014

Dont get me wrong. I had a good time. If you are a native of Shreveport, then by all means go to this. But this place is definitely a weak three. But in hindsight, this festival was forgetable....

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Jonathan N.
5/27/2013

Mudbug Madness is awesome. It's one of my favorite events in Shreveport. Festivals like Mudbug is what living in Louisiana is all about. There's an abundance of great food. Your options include:...

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Jimmie H.
4/29/2011

Great family fun! The focus is on crawfish and music, but there's plenty of other great food to enjoy like shrimp, alligator, red beans, jambalaya, meat pies, fried cheesecake, and so many others....

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