SPECIAL COVERAGE: Mudbug Madness Guide

Mudbug Madness kicked off Thursday with dozens of local celebrities trying to quickly down crawfish - and that`s likely to be the scene for the next few days down at Shreveport`s Festival Plaza. Mudbug Madness runs through Sunday afternoon. KTAL personalities like Heidi York and Rick Boone will be at the Newschannel 6 booth throughout the weekend. Be sure to stop by and sign up for a Viewers` Club card! Here`s a look at all the essentials to get the most out of the festival: Hours: Friday - 11am to 12am Free from 11am until 6pm; $3.00 per person after 6pm Saturday - 11am to 12am Sunday - 11am to close Saturday & Sunday 11am until closing $3.00 per person * Children under 12 are free at all times Main Stage Entertainment: Friday, May 26 11am-2pm - Cajun Dixon Line 4:30pm-6:30pm - Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys 6:30-7pm - Cajun Dance Demo 7-9pm - David Egan & 20 Years of Trouble 9:30pm-12am - C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band Saturday, May 27 11am-1pm - Cajun de la Ruston 1pm-2pm - Men`s Crawfish Eating Contest, Sponsored by KRMD and Budweiser 2-5pm - The Bluerunners 5:15-5:45pm - Crawfish Calling Contest, Sponsored by MIX 97-3 and AEP/SWEPCO 6-8:30pm - Waylon Thibodeaux 9pm-12am - Wayne Toups Sunday, May 28 11am-1:30pm - Lightnin` Bugs 1:30-2pm - Women`s Crawfish Eating Contest (Sponsored by Miller Lite, 98 ROCKS, OLDIES 95.7, KYLA) 2-2:30pm - Children`s Crawfish Eating Contest (Sponsored by AEP/SWEPCO, 98 ROCKS, OLDIES 95.7, KYLA) 2:30-4:30pm - Steve Allen & Toulouse 5-7:30pm - Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojos 8-11pm - Rockin` Dopsie, Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters For a complete rundown of everything else you may need to know about Mudbug Madness, check out their official website at mudbugmadness.com