The 26th Xuyi Crayfish Festival Ignites the Whole County

Summer greets the grand gala, and the aroma of crayfish food draws guests from all corners. On June 14, the three-day 26th Xuyi Crayfish Festival officially came to a close. Throughout the Crayfish Festival, the whole county buzzed with lively street scenes and throngs of visitors. This grand feast integrating industry, gourmet food, culture and vitality left all attendees lingering and full of praise.

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On the morning of June 12, a parade themed "Dream Parade through Landscape, Crayfish Gather in Duliang" kicked off first. Nearly 800 amateur performers formed distinctive processions, marching from the Crayfish Festival Square to Kejie Street. Along the parade route, free benefits were handed out simultaneously; visitors could scan QR codes for a chance to win crayfish banquet tickets, crayfish gift packs, combined scenic spot passes and more. Held for two consecutive days with varied routes offering unique experiences to the masses, the parade drew nearly ten thousand masses who either followed the procession or stopped to watch.

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As night fell, brilliant lights lit up the Crayfish Festival Square. Unlike previous years, rows of long tables were neatly arranged across the square this year, each set with pots of Xuyi crayfish seasoned with thirteen-spice, garlic puree and other flavours filling the air. Fourteen crayfish vendors catered non-stop to diners. Diners sat face to face, and the jubilant crayfish banquet got into full swing. The crayfish banquet ran for three days. Incomplete statistics show that over 50,000 diners flocked to the crayfish banquet site, among which out-of-countydiners accounted for more than 56%, with a total of 120 tons of crayfish sold over the three days. Beyond the culinary delight, the on-site audio-visual performances also delivered one highlight after another. For the first time, a full-view four-sided stage was provided for this crayfish banquet, with audiences seated all around to enjoy an immersive 360-degree viewing experience. The original crayfish-themed dance whipped the crowd into a frenzy.

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During the festival, Xuyi launched an all-inclusive benefit gift pack for the crayfish banquet, featuring premium crayfish, exclusive seasonings, drinks, snacks and custom backpacks printed with crayfish motifs. Additionally, holders of crayfish banquet tickets enjoyed free admission to three major scenic spots: First Mountain, Tieshan Temple and the Ming Ancestors Mausoleum. Statistics indicate that all A-level scenic spots in the county received 32,800 tourists during the Crayfish Festival, with a year-on-year increase of 18.33%, while total scenic spot incomeincreased by 78.79% year on year.

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In 2025, the total output value of Xuyi's complete crayfish industrial chain hit RMB 40.8 billion, topping the national regional brands of geographical indication aquatic products for 11 consecutive years. Nearly one-sixth of the county's population works in crayfish-related industries, and income from crayfish business makes up 32.5% of local farmers' per capita disposable income. In 2026, nearly 2,000 trainees have received professional training covering crayfish breeding, cooking, e-commerce and other fields.

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With crayfish as a bridge, Xuyi ensures every visiting tourist enjoys wonderful gathering and departs with joyful memories and rewarding gains.
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