CRAWFISH COOKIN' FOR A CAUSE
APRIL 12, 2026
11AM - 5 PM
MANDEVILLE LAKEFRONT SPLASH PARK
Eat Crawfish,
Do Good !
Let's Cook With A Purpose
2026 Beneficiaries
This event is not just about who boils the best crawfish in town, but also about channeling our communal energy for a noble cause. The fiery pots and spirited rivalries are all in good fun, with the proceeds going to two incredible organizations: Grant's Gift Foundation and Hark. Your participation, whether as a competitor in the crawfish boiling arena, an event sponsor, or as a supporter enjoying the festivities, helps make a substantial difference in the lives of those in need.
GRANT'S GIFT FOUNDATION
Our primary purpose is to provide a network of resources in order to improve the lives of individuals with special needs, with a primary focus on underprivileged and disabled children, so that they can grow and prosper in order to reach their fullest potential. Grant’s Gift Foundation was formed by a group of friends who decided that they could make a difference in the lives of children with special needs in South Louisiana, specifically in St. Tammany Parish. For 2026, we’re committed to exceeding our goal, by raising more than $50,000. We can get there, but we need your help.
Hark-ALS, Inc.
HARK provides assistance to alleviate the financial burdens faced by families battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).
The event began to support Beth Crutcher Giacone a 52 year old mother to 25 year old Joshua. She has suffered with ALS since her son was two years old. Beth is a native of Covington and graduated from Mandeville High in 1991. Hark ALS, Inc. has helped Beth and her family with the financial burden this terrible disease has placed upon them, with round the clock care not covered by insurance, estimated to be $85,000 per year.

CCFC 2026 Poster
Artwork by AJ Englande
This year’s official Crawfish Cookin’ for a Cause poster captures the spirit of the Northshore in a way only a local artist can.
Created by Louisiana artist AJ Englande, the 2026 artwork brings you right to the Mandeville lakefront, where the water meets tradition, and community comes alive.
From the sailboat drifting across Lake Pontchartrain to the unmistakable moment of a fresh boil being poured out, this piece celebrates everything that makes this event special: food, family, and a shared purpose.
There’s a grit and authenticity in this scene—the kind you don’t stage. It’s real Louisiana. It’s the hands-on work, the heat of the boil, the smell in the air, and the gathering of people who show up year after year to make a difference.
Each poster is:
- Signed by the artist
- Individually numbered
- Printed in high-quality detail to preserve the richness of the original artwork
Whether you attended this year’s event or simply want a piece of it to hang on your wall, this poster is more than artwork—it’s a snapshot of a moment that matters.
Pricing Options:
- Unframed, Signed & Numbered: $75
- Framed, Signed & Numbered: $125




































