MidCity Festival Brings 10,000 Pounds of Crawfish to Huntsville

The annual Crawfish Festival returns to The Camp with live music, food trucks, and all-you-can-eat wristbands.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:55pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph shot through condensation or rain-streaked glass, composed of a vibrant, colorful scene of people enjoying a crawfish boil, live music, and other festival activities in an urban setting.The annual Crawfish Festival in Huntsville's MidCity District brings the community together to celebrate the region's culinary heritage with fresh seafood, live music, and family-friendly activities.Huntsville Today

The Crawfish Festival, a popular annual event in Huntsville's MidCity District, is set to feature 10,000 pounds of fresh crawfish flown in from Louisiana. The festival, taking place on April 18th at The Camp, will offer unlimited crawfish, live music performances, local food trucks, and other activities for all ages. Admission to the festival is free, with all-you-can-eat wristbands available for purchase.

Why it matters

The Crawfish Festival is a beloved community event that celebrates the region's culinary heritage and draws crowds from across North Alabama. The festival's move to a free admission model aims to make the event more accessible, while the massive crawfish supply and diverse lineup of local and regional music acts are expected to draw large crowds to the MidCity District.

The details

The 2026 Crawfish Festival will feature 10,000 pounds of fresh crawfish flown in from Louisiana. Attendees can purchase all-you-can-eat wristbands or individual boxes of two pounds of crawfish with sides. Local food trucks will also be on-site, and specialty drinks and other beverages will be available. The musical lineup includes performances by the Calhoun Community College Show Band, New Orleans' Honey Island Swamp Band, the Joey Fletcher Band, and local legends The Brooklines.

  • The Crawfish Festival will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • This year's festival marks a change from previous years, as admission is now free to enter.

The players

The Camp

A mixed-use development in Huntsville's MidCity District that hosts the annual Crawfish Festival.

Honey Island Swamp Band

A New Orleans-based musical act that will be performing at the 2026 Crawfish Festival.

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The takeaway

The Crawfish Festival's move to a free admission model and its massive supply of fresh crawfish flown in from Louisiana are expected to draw large crowds to Huntsville's MidCity District, further cementing the event's status as a beloved community celebration of the region's culinary heritage.