2027
May 1
at South Main Iron – Downtown Paris, Texas
Can you boil up the best mudbugs?
There’s $1,000 on the LINE!
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2027
at South Main Iron – Downtown Paris, Texas
Presented By:
The Slade Baker Memorial Crawfish Cook-Off is a two-day event in Downtown Paris, Texas, featuring live music, cold drinks, and all-you-can-eat crawfish.
Teams will compete in the Crawfish Courtyard where you can dive in head-first to be the judge and the jury in our People’s Choice Vote.
Mark your calendar, rally your appetite, and join us for a day of mudbug mayhem at the Slade Baker Memorial Crawfish Cook-Off.
South Main Iron
255 1st St SW
Paris, TX 75460
PRE-PARTY
April 30: Fajitas & Drinks
MAIN EVENT
May 1: Crawfish Cook-Off
FAJITAS & MARGARITAS
THE MAIN EVENT
Setting the perfect rhythm for your taste buds to tango with the Cajun goodness at the Slade Baker Crawfish Cook-Off.
This is a TABC Regulated Event, no BYOB. The Beer Garden is brought to you by Paris Mobile Bar.
ALL YOU CAN CRAWFISH.
YOU’LL RECEIVE AN ALL-ACCESS WRISTBAND TO THE CRAWFISH COURTYARD WITH YOUR DONATION.
Ticket holders can taste crawfish and all the FIXIN’s from every cook-off team as long as they last!
Teams will add in appetizers and sides to spice things up, and you’ll get to try those too.
Take part in our People’s Choice Award with additional donations and help bring your favorite team to the top. See the ticket counter for more details upon arrival.
In memory of
Slade Baker, former Paris Firefighter, was killed in an automobile accident in 2019. His legacy of laughter, loyalty and heart lives on through the Slade Baker Memorial Fund.
He’s still making a difference.
*Sponsorship Forms and Payments may be dropped off at DeadCat Media (123 Clarksville St) or mailed to:
PFD Station 1
1444 North Main St.
Paris, TX 75460
*Please make checks payable to Slade Baker Scholarship Fund
APPLY
The application period is now OPEN!
If you plan to attend Fire Academy in Texas in 2026 and are a Lamar County resident, you are eligible to apply.
Application deadline: April 2, 2026
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