Crawfish Festival Rally 2009

[Frank's Trailer Works]

I saw the wonderful graphic created for this rally and was reminded to start a thread. As time goes on I am hoping we will have a few converts to this very fun event. It is not cheap, but the cost is well worth the weekend. I have volunteered to be the "host". So hopefully any questions as to how it works or what to expect can be sent my way. There will be no formal events associated with this rally. I will host a happy hour both Friday and Saturday afternoon for anyone that wants to join in. Hopefully some people will bring some good munchies and beverages to share. No obligation, just come and enjoy yourself. We had a tremendous time last year and look forward to doing it again.

[Silverhobby]

Hey Frank, You left out the most important things a news article needs. Who, What, Where, When, and Why.
I get that is is The Crawfish Festival Rally. I understand that it happens sometime in 2009.

[mistral blue]

Here's the link for the Crawfish Fest.
We had a tremendous time last year and I think it's safe to say that we'll be going to this event for many years to come.
There will be a private concert just for the campers on both Friday and Saturday night and I see that "Bonerama" is one of the bands playing Friday night. (Did you have something to do with that munimula? )

We'll be camping @ Camp Madisonville (all of the campgrounds are "on-site").

Here's another link for you: http://www.airforums.com/forums/cale...=2009-5-29&c=1

[safari62]

Originally Posted by Silverhobby

Hey Frank, You left out the most important things a news article needs. Who, What, Where, When, and Why.
I get that is is The Crawfish Festival Rally. I understand that it happens sometime in 2009.

I think Frank is just creating a little mystery about this event. I think he plans to slowly introduce clues about the fest over the next several months to build interest.
The man is a marketing genius!

[biggoofball]

We had planned to go to this, but now have some monetary issues. Good thing I procrastinated on signing up early, I'd have been in deeper poop. I really want to go but will have to hope that next year will be better.

To those that are hesitant: One can have fun with Don and Frank simply watching the grass grow. Imagine having a rollicking concert and good food, too. almost too much fun for a person to bear.

[mistral blue]

Originally Posted by biggoofball

I really want to go but will have to hope that next year will be better.

If you can't go, you're gonna hafta let us kidnap David. (BTW everyone, kids 13 and under are FREE.) I told my boy we'd pitch a tent for the two of them and that they could stay up until the music ends. Please reconsider going as a new felony conviction could get me into bigger trouble.

[DEITZ645]

We're signed up, paid up, and ready to go. Heck I am just glad there is a forum rally here on the east coast that I can finally get too!!!

[mistral blue]

We're looking forward to finally meeting in person lots of the forum folk.

20, 30 and 50 amp are in Camp Madisonville and 20 amp is in Camp New Orleans. Are you going to be in Madisonville with us?

[DEITZ645]

Originally Posted by mistral blue

Are you going to be in Madisonville with us?

I just printed our tickets and according to my on-line receipt I requested Camp Madisonville...

> > > Request Your 1st Campground Choice : Camp Madisonville
> > > Request Your 2nd Campground Choice : Camp Madisonville

So the good Lord willing and the Creek don't rise, we should be in the same locale.

[Frank's Trailer Works]

Very nice fellas....
Gary this event is right up your alley. Your coming right?
Kevin this is a good one for you too... Both you guys need to be signing up. I know the price is high, but the rewards are worth it. As Mistral Blue stated this event is so good that I am sure we will be coming for many years.
I will be there an hour before the gates open. My plan is to stake out some real estate so we can all commune together. We also might have some friends in tow that might tent camp.

I did not mean to leave out the details... this link Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest in Augusta, NJ. May 29,30 &31 2009. will get you to all the information. You need to buy a camping ticket and you need to buy a festival ticket. They are separate purchases.

If you like to eat, the cajun cooking outstanding.

[Frank's Trailer Works]

Originally Posted by biggoofball

To those that are hesitant: One can have fun with Don and Frank simply watching the grass grow.

I think we did exactly that for a while last year.

[clancy_boy]

If we are up there by then in DC, then we will try to make this one. Being from near New Orleans - it will e fun to see how you guys celebrate Mardi Gras. Ha, a New England crawdad boil, should be lots of fun

Mike

[DEITZ645]

Originally Posted by clancy_boy

If we are up there by then in DC, then we will try to make this one. Being from near New Orleans - it will e fun to see how you guys celebrate Mardi Gras. Ha, a New England crawdad boil, should be lots of fun

Mike

Mike,
Com on now, I know it is north of the Mason Dixon line, but northern New Jersey is hardly New England.

[Frank's Trailer Works]

Originally Posted by clancy_boy

it will e fun to see how you guys celebrate Mardi Gras. Ha, a New England crawdad boil, should be lots of fun

Mike

Kinda like this....

At least that is how "they" did them. And just to prove Don and I were not telling stories about how fun it was....

Our wives tell it all.

[clancy_boy]

Easy now - I like mud bugs no matter who cooks them up. I'll pack some stuff to help me get the right touch, New Orleans brown water from the tap for flavor to start with.

Looks like a good time - the transfer to DC will be a good one for the wife and I to get a look at how the NE people live.

Mike

[Silverhobby]

Frank, Since this is the weekend after Memorial day, it might be possible for me. Thanks for the info. It looks like a lot of fun.

[mistral blue]

Originally Posted by 62overlander

I think we did exactly that for a while last year.

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[azflycaster]

Sounds like a fun rally. Jan and I host a Crawfish Rally every year in Arizona with my fly fishing club. They sure taste great!

[DEITZ645]

Hey folks, how about an ASCII MudBug...

[Frank's Trailer Works]

so far we have six yeses and one maybe listed on the rally page. I believe I know of one other that has not signed the rally page but is coming. Now lets hope for good weather for we have us a nice group forming.

A taste of who is playing:
The Radiators, Marcia Ball,
Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
Tab Benoit, Pine Leaf Boys,
Big Sam's Funky Nation. Bonerama
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Assembly of Dust
Guitar Shorty, Papa Grows Funk
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys
Benjy Davis Project, Eric Lindell
Janiva Magness
John Boutte with Paul Sanchez
Matt Angus Thing with
Anthony Morgan’s Inspirational Choir of Harlem
Jesse Lege' and Bayou Brew + TBA's

And a little taste of what you might taste(Each dish $8.00 or Less)
ENTREES:
Boiled Crawfish w/ corn and potatoes $8.00
Chicken Sausage Jambalaya $7.00
Grilled Alligator Sausage $5.00
Shrimp Creole $8.00
Red Beans & Rice w/pork sausage $6.00
Red Beans & Rice -Vegetarian $6.00
Catfish, Crawfish, Oyster, Shrimp, Hot Sausage Po-Boys $8.00
Crawfish Pie $6.00
Crawfish Bread $7.00
Crawfish Ettoufee $8.00
New Orleans Style Fried Chicken (on the bone) $6.00
Fried Mixed Veggie Platter $6.00
Louisiana style onion rings $4.00
Fried Chicken Tenders kids size (plain, not spicy) $3.00
Raw Oysters on the half Shell (1/2 Dozen) $8.00
$8.00
BBQ'd Pulled Pork Sandwich $5.00
Grilled Portabella Mushroom on wheat bun $6.00
Boudin Balls $5.00

SIMPLE STUFF:
Hamburger $4.00
Hot Dog $3.00
French Fries $3.00
Scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage and grits (6-10 AM Saturday and Sunday only) $7.00

TREATS:
Beignets $5.00
Sno-Balls or Ice-Cream $4.00
Pecan Pie or Carrot Cake $4.00
Iced Coffee or Tea $3.00
Lemonade $4.00
Fruit Cups $4.00
Fruit Smoothies $4.00

BEVERAGES:
Bottled Water $2.00
Budweiser, Bud Light ,Michelob Amber Bock, Bacardi Silver, O'Doul's $5.00
Wine $5.00