Foundation Events

Annual Member Fish Fry

Members and sponsors gather annually at the Member Fish Fry at Cross Lake. Held at the American Legion Post 14, Johnny’s Catfish & Seafood serve piping hot catfish, chicken, hush puppies and fries, cooked on site, until members and their families completely get their fill. Boat rides and tailgate games are also available to enjoy the beautiful setting at Shreveport’s historic location for outdoor and water sports recreation. 

Annual Crawfish Boil

Current members of the Independence Bowl Foundation and a guest are invited to the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl Crawfish Boil at Great Raft Brewing, which was held this year on on April 27. Members and their guests receive VIP wristbands that entitle them to ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CRAWFISH! Jambalaya will also be served. 

Non-members of the Independence Bowl Foundation can now also attend the Annual Crawfish Boil by purchasing $15 tickets. Each ticket is good for 3 heaping pounds of crawfish, corn, potatoes, and a bowl of jambalaya! Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance on this page, by selecting the number of tickets, adding to the cart, and then clicking the “Cart” icon in the top right of the page to check out. Tickets are also available at the Independence Bowl office at 401 Market Street in downtown Shreveport. Tickets for next year’s Annual Crawfish Boil will go on sale early in 2020.

Mike & Judy McCarthy

Team Announcement party

Just after the teams are announced, Foundation Members, Sponsors, local officials, and media members are invited to join the coaches and administrators of both teams for the Team Announcement Party in the South End Zone Club at Independence Stadium. Food from area restaurants is provided along with a cash bar and short program highlighting the upcoming matchup and bowl event schedule.