Community Bank’s Downtown Crawfest was held on Saturday, April 23rd from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and featured live music by Ty Taylor & the Kinfolk, drinks, and several teams competing to have the best recipes and tent decor—and over 7,000 pounds of crawfish!
State Coordinator for the Mississippi Main Street Association Thomas Gregory, Laurel resident and knife maker Jim Provost, former Boston Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon, TikTok star Stalekracker, and Elysian Beauty Bar owner and Laurel resident Lucy Nguyen served as this year’s judges.
More information about Crawfest and other events hosted by Laurel Main Street can be found on their website at laurelmainstreet.com.
Winners are listed below:
Traditional Crawfish
1st Place: Lori Hearn - State Farm Insurance Agent
2nd Place: Mike Walters Specialty Services
3rd Place: Amick Farms
Covfefe Awards
1st Place: Red Fox Realty
2nd Place: The Essmueller Company
3rd Place: Porch Committee
People’s Choice Award: Kiwanis Club of Laurel
Spirit Tent Award: Mud Dawgs
