Kemah Crawfish & Zydeco Festival

Kemah, TX · Food & Drink

When: April 10–11, 2027
Where: Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave · Kemah · TX
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet

The Kemah Crawfish & Zydeco Festival brings Gulf Coast boiled crawfish and live Zydeco music to the Kemah Boardwalk each spring. Held on the waterfront under the Kemah Bridge, it draws families from across the Houston area for a weekend of Louisiana style food and music. It has run annually for over a decade.

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Kemah Crawfish & Zydeco Festivalsame spot
The Kemah Crawfish & Zydeco Festival brings Gulf Coast boiled crawfish and live Zydeco music to the Kemah Boardwalk each spring.
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