★ 8th Annual • MARCH 26 & 27 • ROCKPORT BEACH, TXTickets On Sale
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8th Annual
ROCKPORT
CRAWFISH FEST
★Sanctioned by Southern Crawfish Cooking Association★

SCCA TEXAS STATE
CRAWFISH CHAMPIONSHIP

Up to 40 of the greatest competitive boil crews battle on the shores of Rockport Beach for state championship titles, trophies, and bragging rights.

★ SCCA CHAMPIONSHIP CATEGORIES & HONORS ★

Top finishers earn official SCCA Texas State Championship hardware and points toward national circuit qualification.

★ 1st Place ★

SCCA Texas State Grand Champion

1st Place State Title & Trophy

Auto-qualifies for SCCA National Finals

★ 2nd Place ★

State Reserve Champion

2nd Place State Finalist Honors

Top tier state honors & points

★ Fan Vote ★

People's Choice Tasting Award

Festival Fan Favorite Cup

Voted by festival tasting wristband holders

★ Special Award ★

Best Themed Team Booth

Creative Coastal Atmosphere

Recognizing best pit decor & team spirit

★ Double-Blind Certified Scoring ★

HOW JUDGING WORKS

All turn-ins are evaluated through double-blind certified SCCA judging. Containers are numbered randomly with security seals to guarantee 100% fair and unbiased evaluation.

Turn-In Window: Saturday Afternoon

Turn-in times and container protocols reviewed at Friday captain briefing.

Flavor & Taste Profile

40%

Depth of Cajun spices, garlic, citrus, and savory seasoning penetration into the tail meat.

Texture & Peeling Ease

30%

Firm, succulent tail meat that pulls clean from the carapace without mushiness.

Seasoning & Heat Balance

15%

Harmonious heat that enhances flavor without overwhelming the natural crawfish sweetness.

Visual Appearance & Aroma

15%

Bright vibrant red color, clean presentation, and enticing steaming aroma.

TEAM RULES & REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

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Strict 40 Team Maximum & Up to $2,000 Cash Prizes: Spots are first-come, first-served (waitlist compiled once full). Best batch earns up to $2,000 from the winners pool!
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Two Entry Options ($300 or $850): Option 1 ($300 via PayPal/Venmo) covers competition entry where the team provides its own crawfish/shrimp. Option 2 ($850) includes the event providing the crawfish and/or shrimp. Both cover up to 5 team members (capped at 10 max; $30/extra) plus a $250 refundable cleaning deposit.
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Equipment Required (20' x 20' Footprint): Teams provide their own 20' x 20' pop-up tent, boiling pots, up-to-code propane burners & tanks, tables, chairs, ice chests, and a portable fire extinguisher.
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Mandatory Team Meeting (March 8th @ 1:00 PM): Held at the SR Boil House, plus Friday evening captains briefing on site. All members (18+ or with parent) must sign the Team Participation & Liability Waiver.

TEAM PRE-REGISTRATION

Submit your team interest to hold a spot for the SCCA Texas State Championship.