Peel, Eat, Repeat: Your Guide to Mastering Killeen’s First-Ever Craw Fest

Crawfish season is here and the City of Killeen is ready!!!

Crawfest 2026

It is crawfish time, ya’ll and the City of Killeen is all over it! Killeen is hosting its inaugural Craw Fest on Saturday, March 28, from 12 to 6 p.m. in Historic Downtown Killeen. If you want to add some spice into your life with great music and family fun, this event is the place to be.

Festival Fun

The festival will provide amazing crawfish via Central Texas restaurants and food trucks, but it will also have cool stuff to do when you are not eating the mudbugs. There will be plenty of opportunities to shop while the kids play in the fun zone. The Southern Roots Battle of the Bands will feature local musical talent.

Crawfish Does a Body Good

You already know that crawfish taste awesome, but did you know they are good for you?

High Quality Protein- A 3-ounce serving of crawfish contains close to 15 grams of protein.

Low Fat- Crawfish contains only trace amounts of saturated fats.

Great Source of Vitamins and Minerals- Crawfish is high in B Vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and phosphorous.

Low Calorie/Low Carb- A 3-ounce serving of cooked crawfish contains zero carbs and less than 75 calories.

The Ultimate Crawfish Recipe

There are so many ways to cook crawfish, but my favorite has to be Crawfish Etouffee. Crawfish étouffée features crawfish tails smothered in a rich, roux-based sauce, heavily seasoned with the "holy trinity" (onion, bell pepper, celery) and served over rice. Don't forget the garlic bread! Make it for supper tonight with this recipe. Piccadilly Cafeteria in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has, in my opinion, the absolute BEST etouffee in the world!