7th Annual Bayou GatorCraw Fest

Join us for t held, 315 S 3rd St, Manhattan, KS 66502. The Bayou GatorCraw Fest is what great Cajun-Creole culture is all about. The festival will feature a Louisiana Crawfish, Alligator, Louisiana gourmet chef demonstrations, groovy live music (zydeco, gospel and jazz, and more), GatotLand, Kidz’ Zone, storytelling, arts and crafts, games, Louisiana and local artsians, and much more. This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever!

Hungry for Authentic Cajun and Creole Food? Look No Further! Try a variety of delectable dishes such as “Live” Louisiana Boiled Crawfish at the MamaDeaux's Crawfish Shack , Gator-On-a-Stick, Boudin Balls, Cajun Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice at the BayoU GatorCraw Cafe, Louisiana Fried Chicken, PoBoys, Beignets and Community Chicory Coffee, (Louisiana Frozen Dixie Cups), Wildcat Coleslaw, Gumbo, and more! At the BayoU GatorCraw Fest, you'll have the chance to feast upon a variety of delectable dishes, from spicy gator bites to savory crawfish boils.

Don't miss out on the Cajun cook-off, Sunday, April 28, 2024, where local chefs will battle it out to create the most delicious Gumbo.

Want to take some home? There will be Cajun and Creole Seasoning, Beignet Mixes, Pralines, Jambalaya, and More, on Sale in the BayoU GatorCraw’s, Shop In The Boot, Souvenir Shop.

Party at Château du Rouge (VIP)! Enjoy everything the general admission has and more! Includes Early VIP Access (1 hour before event opens), All-Day Unlimited Access during event hours, VIP Reserved Seating, Full Buffet: Live Louisiana Crawfish Boil (5lbs. for Adult / 2lbs. for Child), Cajun and Creole Main Dishes, Sides, Salads, Assorted Breads, Specialty Desserts, and Unlimited Non-Alcoholic Drinks, Signature Mardi Gras Beads, VIP Exclusive Souvenir Photo Op, Private Chef(s) Samplings, Lagniappe Bag, VIP Wait Staff, VIP Private Bathrooms (ADA-compliant), and Meet & Greet with Performers, Free Official Event T-shirt. Limited Seating of 160. Get yours before there gone!

The goal of the festival is to share, not only the Louisiana culture, but to raise funds to assist in community programs. This year we will bring awareness to the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Communities. As we learn more on this progressive disease, we'd like to help encourage the community's involvement in nurturing the advancement of those coping with the physical and mental effects on their lives.

We will have two stages to keep you and your family entertained all day! See our Bourbon Street Stage, Bayou Stage, GatorLand, and Kidz' Zone performance schedules:

Kids will love the interactive live gator experience and face painting stations. And of course, no festival is complete without live music! Dance the day away to the lively tunes of local and afar bands.

Whether you're a food and music enthusiast or simply looking for a fun-filled day, the BayoU GatorCraw Fest is the place to be. Mark your calendars and join us for a memorable event at Blue Earth Plaza!

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show details

4:30PM – 6:00PM Big Harry & The Black Alley Blues
6:00PM 2nd Line Parade
6:15PM – 7:15PM Grateful Dudes
7:45PM - 9:45PM Earnest James Zydeco

BayoU Stage- Chefs' Cooking Stage closes at 9:15PM

5:30PM – 6:30PM Chef Celeste
6:30PM – 7:30PM Shop with The Chef(s)
8:00PM – 9:00PM Chef Celeste

GatorLand Closes at 9:30PM

5:30PM & 8:00PM Gator Show
6:30PM & 8:30PM Kids Story Telling

10AM- Krewe of MamaDeaux’s
Little Apple Mardi Gras Parade

Bourbon Street Stage- Main 11:30AM –1:00PM Dixie 6 Jazz
2:00PM – 3:00PM Big Harry & The Black Alley Blues
3:30PM – 4:30PM Grateful Dudes (Swamp Pop)
4:30PM 2nd Line Parade
5:00PM – 7:00PM Marcus Ardoin and Da Zydeco Legendz
7:00PM CMTA Presentation
8:00PM – 10:00PM Country Band (TBA)

BayoU Stage- Chefs' Cooking Stage closes at 9:00PM

1:00PM – 2:00PM Jr Chefs — Bayou Sunflowers
Beignets and Chicory Coffee
2:00PM – 7:00PM Shop with The Chef(s)
2:30PM – 3:30PM Chef Celeste 4:00PM - 5:00PM Live Magic Show
5:30PM – 6:30PM Chef Celeste
8:00PM – 9:00PM Live Magic Show

GatorLand Closes at 9:30PM

1PM, 2PM, 3:30PM and 6PM Kids Story Telling 2PM, 4PM, 6PM and 8PM Gator Show

11:30AM –1:00PM Praise and Worship Band (TBA)
1:30PM – 3:00PM Big Harry & The Black Alley Blues
3:30PM – 4:30PM Grateful Dudes (Swamp Pop)
4:30PM CMTA Presentation
5:30PM 2nd Line Parade
6:00PM – 8:00PM Marcus Ardoin and Da Zydeco Legendz

BayoU Stage- Chefs' Cooking Stage closes at 7:30PM

1:00PM – 2:00PM Jr Chefs — Bayou Sunflowers
Grilled Alligator with Corny Cornbread and Cream Corn
2:00PM – 7:00PM Shop with The Chef(s)
3:00PM – 4:00PM Chef Celeste
4:30PM – 5:30PM Live Magic Show
6:00PM – 7:00PM Chef Celeste

GatorLand Closes at 7:30PM

1PM, 3PM, 5PM and 7PM Kids Story Telling
1:30PM, 2:30PM, 5:30PM and 6:30PM Gator Show

FRIDAY-SUNDAY (Friday) Closes at 9:30PM
Available all 3 days

Bounce Houses
DIY Mad Hatter
DIY Masker Made
Educational Activities
Games
Arts and Crafts
Souvenir Photo Booth

Closes at 9:30PM

RCPD Community Outreach
Times TBA MHK Fire Department
Times TBA MHK Army Recruiters
Times TBA

Closes at 7:30PM

RCPD Community Outreach
Times TBA MHK Fire Department
Times TBA MHK Army Recruiters
Times TBA

Host or Publisher MamaDeaux’s Cajun and Creole Cafe