The Llano Crawfish open began when a group of deer hunters
from Beaumont decided, in 1989, to give something back to Llano County and the Texas Hill
Country which had become their home-away-from-home during White Tail Deer season. Teaming
up with their friends in the city of Llano these folks from Beaumont held the First Annual
Crawfish Open in 1989. |
 ntroducing
the delectable taste of boiled crawfish to the "beef eating" folks in Llano
County didn’t get off to a promising start. Of the 500 pounds of boiled crawfish
prepared that first year, 300 pounds ended up as fish-food in the Llano River. However, a
total of $480 was raised, and used to purchase a motorized wheelchair for a local man who
suffered from M.S After all was said and done, everyone had such a good time that it was
decided to do it again the next year.
In setting this goal they all realized a
very real need in the Llano County area—The Llano Special Opportunity Center, a
facility for mentally and physically challenged adults. Though the center receives a
limited amount of funding from the state  their needs are still great and the remainder must come
from community funds. With this in mind the goal was clear. The Llano Crawfish Open would
pledge to be an ongoing supporter of the Llano Special Opportunity Center.
The Crawfish Open of 2006 was bigger and
more successful than ever. The Open was blessed with beautiful weather and loyal
supporters came out in full force.
Combining boiled crawfish and charity is
nothing new to Llano’s friends in Beaumont. If you’re anywhere near Beaumont on
the first Sunday in May be sure to attend The Boys Haven Crawfish Boil. The
proceeds to benefit Boys Haven, a home for troubled and neglected boys. Actually, this
event was the prototype for the Llano Crawfish Open, and you’ll find the same bunch
of dedicated Beaumont hunters behind this one.
As if these folks aren’t busy
enough, they have also help start the new Girls Haven in Beaumont. Recently, a contingent
from Llano representing the Crawfish Open delivered to Beaumont a barbecue cooker,
compliments of the Crawfish Open. The cooker will be auctioned off in Beaumont, with the
proceeds donated to Girls Haven.
19TH ANNUAL CRAWFISH OPEN SCHEDULE
April 18-19th, 2008 / Friday & Saturday
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