The 41st Annual
Texas Crab Festival
Gumbo Cookoff
It takes place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Swedes Park Pavillion in Crystal Beach, TX, featuring top-tier crab gumbo, cash prizes, and the popular People's Choice Award.
Teams begin cooking early!
Public tasting begins at 11:30 AM!
Judging determining the best gumbo on the Bolivar Peninsula.
Key Gumbo Cookoff Details (2026):
When: Saturday, May 9, 2026. Teams check in by 9:30 AM;
Where: Swedes Park, 1605 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, TX.
Contest Details: Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place by judges,
plus a People's Choice Award.
Highlights: The cookoff is part of a weekend-long Mother's Day festival (May 7-9) that includes live music, Wiener Dog Races, and a dance contest.
More Info: Registration and event details are found on the Texas Crab Festival website.