Mudbug Madness

Mudbug Madness Held annually on Memorial Day Weekend :: 11am - 11pm Show your Military ID and get in free at all times.
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What began in 1984 as a two-day street festival in downtown Shreveport is now one of Louisiana’s largest and most popular Cajun festivals, featuring renowned Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Jazz artists, mouth-watering Cajun cuisine, raucous contests, and fun for all ages. Now a three-day festival held each Memorial Day weekend, Mudbug Madness is nationally recognized as one of the Southeast Tourism Soci

ety’s Top 20 Events, drawing as many as 56,000 people in one day. Mudbug Madness created renewed interest in Louisiana’s rich cultural heritage and the event’s original organizers are proud to have brought a little bit of south Louisiana fun north to Shreveport.

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ADMISSION
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Friday - Free from 11am until 5pm; $6.00 per person after 5pm
Saturday & Sunday - 11am until closing $6.00 per person
*Children under 7 are free at all times
**Mudbug Salutes the Military!

05/27/2025
That’s a wrap on Mudbug Madness #41! 🎶🦞Thank you to every crawfish lover, dance floor stomper, and music fan who came o...
05/27/2025

That’s a wrap on Mudbug Madness #41! 🎶🦞

Thank you to every crawfish lover, dance floor stomper, and music fan who came out and made this year unforgettable. From the spicy eats to the Zydeco beats, y’all brought the energy all weekend long! ❤️

A huge shoutout to our incredible bands, vendors, volunteers, and sponsors — we couldn’t do it without you. Until next time… laissez les bons temps rouler!

📸 Swipe through to relive the madness!

Photos by: Circle M Productions

That’s a wrap on Mudbug Madness #41! ❤️🎶🦞From our crazy bunch of folks to you - we hope you had a great time and thank ...
05/26/2025

That’s a wrap on Mudbug Madness #41! ❤️🎶🦞
From our crazy bunch of folks to you - we hope you had a great time and thank you all for supporting the madness! See you next year! 🦞

05/26/2025

🎶 Neal McCoy has packed the pavilion! 🎶
He’s on until 11:00 (you can definitely make it!)
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The Unground Mudbug Madness Cup Challenge >>> this guy is WINNING! How many can you collect? Gates are open at 11:00am-1...
05/25/2025

The Unground Mudbug Madness Cup Challenge >>> this guy is WINNING! How many can you collect?
Gates are open at 11:00am-11:00pm TODAY! 🍻
See y’all in a few! 🦞🍻🎶

🎶Your FULL Sunday Line-Up🎶 🦞🍻🎶
05/25/2025

🎶Your FULL Sunday Line-Up🎶
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Walker Montgomery is lighting up the Madness Stage NOW until 11:00! Don’t miss it! 🦞🎸🎶
05/25/2025

Walker Montgomery is lighting up the Madness Stage NOW until 11:00! Don’t miss it! 🦞🎸🎶

Shane Pons is throwing down on the Swamp Stage tonight! 🦞🍻🎶
05/25/2025

Shane Pons is throwing down on the Swamp Stage tonight! 🦞🍻🎶

05/24/2025

This Louisiana Saturday Night is in full swing! 🦞🍻🎶
On the Delta Utilities Madness Stage now:
🎶Parish County Line
On the stages tonight:
🎶Brad Jenschke
🎶Shane Pons
🎶Dwayne Dopsie
🎶Walker Montgomery

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🎶Your FULL Saturday Line-Up🎶 🦞🍻🎶
05/24/2025

🎶Your FULL Saturday Line-Up🎶
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Bad Habit is rocking the stage but more importantly the drummer is rocking some vintage Mudbug Madness Swag from #10! 🤟...
05/24/2025

Bad Habit is rocking the stage but more importantly the drummer is rocking some vintage Mudbug Madness Swag from #10! 🤟🏼🦞🎶

05/23/2025

🎶 He’s got the moves! 🎶
The Madness makes all ages hit the dance floor!
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Shreveport, LA

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Friday 11am - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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What began in 1984 as a two-day street festival in downtown Shreveport is now one of Louisiana’s largest and most popular Cajun festivals, featuring renowned Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Jazz artists, mouth-watering Cajun cuisine, raucous contests, and fun for all ages. Now a three-day festival held each Memorial Day weekend, Mudbug Madness is nationally recognized as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events, drawing as many as 56,000 people in one day. Mudbug Madness created renewed interest in Louisiana’s rich cultural heritage and the event’s original organizers are proud to have brought a little bit of south Louisiana fun north to Shreveport. ---------------- ADMISSION ---------------- Free till 5 Friday. Friday - Free from 11am until 5pm; $5.00 per person after 5pm Saturday & Sunday - 11am until closing $5.00 per person *Children under 12 are free at all times **Mudbug Salutes the Military! Show your Military ID and get in free at all times.