Calling all crawfish lovers: Head to Cathead Distillery for crawfish boil, Cathead cocktails

Kiara Fleming, Mississippi Clarion Ledger
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The second annual Cathead crawfish boil will be held this Saturday.

Cathead Distillery announced in a Facebook post: "Celebrate summer with Cathead Crawfish Second Boil of the season! Join us May 18th from 12-9 p.m. at Cathead Distillery for LIVE MUSIC, CRAWFISH, CRAFT CATHEAD COCKTAILS, & BEER! Mark your calendars! Indoors and outdoors will be open and this event is free and open to the public. We are pet and family friendly."

Cathead crawfish second boil flyer
Cathead crawfish second boil flyer

Owned by founders Austin Evans and Richard Patrick, the Cathead Distillery is located on the edge of downtown Jackson, and currently produces seven small-batch spirits where the Cathead Jam festival and other events take place every year.

This year, fans can expect live music from the Bailey Brothers from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and DJ Cadillac & DJ Tam from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the crawfish boil.

Earlier this year, Cathead Distillery canceled its popular annual Cathead Jam festival, saying they wanted to grow and explore new avenues to connect with the community and create memorable experiences.

This decision allows them to focus on enhancing programs and services, ensuring that when Cathead Jam returns in the future, it will be even more spectacular, organizers said.

"We are planning lots of events including programming for next year," said Patrick, co-founder of Cathead Distillery, in an interview with the Clarion Ledger. "Standard marketing is our approach, social channels and email blast to help get the word out about different events we have coming"

Indoor and outdoor seating will be open during the event. The crawfish this year will be provided by Sal & Phil's with a full bar offering Cathead cocktails, domestic and draft beer.

Cathead Jam not happening in 2024: Popular Cathead Jam festival in Jackson will not be returning this year. Details here.

Cathead Distillery is located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. (Courtesy of Cathead)
Cathead Distillery is located in downtown Jackson, Mississippi. (Courtesy of Cathead)

IF YOU GO:

  • When: Saturday, May 18

  • Where: Cathead Distillery 422 S. Farish St., Jackson

  • Admission: Free

  • Time: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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Know an event coming up or have a good story idea? Reporter Kiara Fleming can be reached via email KDFleming@jackson.gannett.com and on X @Ki_dajournalist 

This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Cathead Distillery hosts crawfish boil Jackson, MS on May 18, 2024