Bayou Dock Seafood Market

10/23/2026

🎬 EPISODE 20: ONE MORE SLEEP!
Friday, October 23

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! 🎉💙

John’s decorating.
Amber’s helping.
I’m checking the list again.

The crab heard “one more sleep” and put on pajamas.

“Does a nap count? I’m ready NOW.” 🦀🤣

Join us TOMORROW for Bayou Dock’s Grand Opening & Fall Festival!

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 1617 N. MLK Hwy, Lake Charles

Bring your family, bring a friend, and come celebrate with us! Who’s coming? 👇🏾🎉

10/23/2026

🚨 ONLY 2 DAYS AWAY! 🚨

Bayou Dock’s Grand Opening Fall Festival is happening Saturday, October 24, from 10 AM–2 PM! Bring the family for candy, seafood-market fun, and our two-age-group coloring contest with prizes! Don’t forget to bring your completed coloring sheet back for judging.

🦀🍂 We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

10/22/2026

🦀🦐 Y’all bring the appetite—we’ve got the seafood!

Available at Bayou Dock Seafood Market:
🦀 Live crabs
🐟 Wild catfish—whole, shanks & fillets
🐟 Garfish
🦐 Shrimp

Whether you’re frying, boiling, or cooking up a family favorite, come see us and get your pot started! 🔥

What’s going in your pot this weekend? 👀👇
1617 N MLK Hwy Lake Charles, La
(337) 244-9615

10/22/2026

🎬 EPISODE 19: THE ACCEPTANCE SPEECH
Thursday, October 22

The crab has written his speech for the naming contest.

“First, I’d like to thank my fans…” 🦀🎤

Amber: “You haven’t even got a name yet.”

His speech is longer than the setup checklist. Somebody hide the microphone. 😂🤣

Our crab naming contest is part of the Grand Opening & Fall Festival this Saturday, October 24, 10 AM–2 PM!

Bring your creativity—we need a name that can handle this personality! 💙

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

🎬 EPISODE 18: PICTURE PERFECT
Wednesday, October 21

John’s holding the camera.
Amber’s ready.
I’m smiling.

The crab needs another angle. 🦀📸

“This is my good side.”

We’ve taken 27 pictures. He wants to review the lighting. 😂🤣

Tag the person who turns “one quick picture” into a whole photo shoot!

Make some memories with us October 24, 10 AM–2 PM. 💙

10/20/2026

🎬 EPISODE 17: BUCKET LIST
Tuesday, October 20

We tested the bucket toss, and the crab immediately needed supervision. 🦀😂

Amber: “You have to stand behind the line.”
Crab: “I’m behind MY OWN line.”

He’s standing two inches from the bucket and calling it natural talent. 🤣

Are you the competitive one, the rule reader, or the person just there for snacks?

Come have some fun October 24, 10 AM–2 PM! 💙

10/20/2026

🦀💙 MEET THE OWNERS 💙🦀

We’re John and LaTosha Smith, the proud faces behind Bayou Dock Seafood Market!

Between teaching kindergarten, cheering Amber on at soccer, and running the market, our days are full—but so are our hearts. Bayou Dock is a dream we’re working hard to build, with family at the heart of it all.

“Continuing the Tradition” means honoring what this place means to our community while making memories of our own. Every visit, purchase, shared post, and recommendation helps us keep that dream growing. We appreciate y’all more than you know! ❤️

If you haven’t stopped by yet, come introduce yourself. And if you’re already part of the Bayou Dock family, tell us your favorite thing to pick up! 👇🦐🐟

— John & LaTosha Smith
Bayou Dock Seafood Market
Continuing the Tradition ⚓

10/19/2026

🦀🍂 LAKE CHARLES, IT’S GRAND OPENING WEEK! 🍂🦀

We’ve been preparing, decorating and counting down—and THIS SATURDAY, we get to celebrate with YOU! ❤️

Join Bayou Dock Seafood Market for our Grand Opening Fall Festival!

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 1617 N. MLK Hwy., Lake Charles, LA

✂️ Ribbon cutting
🐟 Seafood specials
🍰 Free cake and cookies while supplies last
🖍️ Children’s coloring contest—CUSTOMERS get to vote!
🍬 Games and candy while supplies last
🦀 Adult crab-naming contest
🎟️ A separate drawing for $25 in store credit

Come shop, take a picture and help us celebrate this milestone. Whether you’ve been supporting us since day one or this will be your first visit, we’d love to see you!

👇 Who’s coming? Drop a 🦀 and tag someone you’re bringing!

Please SHARE and help us get the word out!

Bayou Dock Seafood Market
Continuing the Tradition.

10/19/2026

🎬 EPISODE 16: THE WELCOME COMMITTEE
Monday, October 19

We’re practicing our grand opening greetings.

Me: “Just say welcome.”
The crab: “Do I charge for photos?” 🦀😂

Sir, you’re the welcome committee. Not a meet-and-greet package.

Come meet the family—and our unpaid celebrity—October 24, 10 AM–2 PM!

Who are you bringing? Tag your festival buddy! 👇🏾💙