BAYOU BANDIT'S 5th Annual BUG BASH

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Room: Central Buildings Event Center
3001 N. Grant
Springfield, MO 65803
Date: Saturday May 09, 2026 at 02:00 PM Doors: 2:00 PM
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On May 9th, 2026 The Bayou Bandit is returning to host the Midwest's premier Crawfish Cookoff and Cajun Festival at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in the Queen City of the Ozarks- SPRINGFIELD, MO!
Price Levels
  Admission (Adult) $28.00
  Admission (Age 5-15) $12.00
  Admission (Ages 4 & Under) $0.00
Buy early as ticket prices go up $5 day of show!
Prices include all Fees
You'll find us located on the Northeast corner of the fairground property at the Central Buildings Event Center, visible from N. Grant Avenue. For the comprehensive schedule of events visit us on Facebook at "The Bayou Bandit"

Your paid admission allows you to sample dishes from all of the competition teams at no additional cost. There will also be free and for-purchase samples prepared by The Bayou Bandit team, while supplies last.

25 Teams competing in multiple divisions of boiled crawfish, crawfish entrees, whole smoked alligators and more! Plus, live music by The Vybes and cold beverages (including beer) served by the fairground staff.
Event Details
This event is outdoors and rain or shine
This show is All Ages
Room:
Central Buildings Event Center
Date:
Saturday May 09, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Doors:
2:00 PM
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