Satsuma Realtors will launch of its inaugural fundraiser event Building by Boiling on Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at NOLA Brewing Co. This crawfish cook-off will benefit Home by Hand, a New Orleans-based non-profit that is committed to providing pathways to homeownership for low-and-moderate income New Orleanians.

More than a dozen teams will be competing for three different titles: judges’ favorite (with a double-blind judging panel), biggest fundraiser, and Belle of the Boil, chosen by attendees. Celebrity judges include Rob Krieger of FOX 8 News, Jalence Isles, founder of Where Black Nola Eats, and Anh Luu, former Chopped contestant and head chef of Bywater Brew Pub. Along with all-you-can-eat crawfish, NOLA Brewing Co. will be bringing back its specialty beer “Boil Advisory,” a signature crawfish boil blonde ale made with Zatarain’s liquid crab boil.

The event will feature  live music all day. The Quickening will perform from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Honey Island Swamp Band will take the stage from 2 to 4 pm.. Additionally, there will be a raffle, a silent auction, and a live auction. The fundraising goal is $15,000, which will provide new Energy Star appliances for three Home by Hand families.

Home by Hand’s mission is to provide stable, secure, and safe housing for low-moderate income New Orleanians is as pertinent as ever due to the current housing crisis. Satsuma Realtors is proud to support Home by Hand as they continue creating pathways to homeownership, prevent displacement, and build generational wealth while narrowing the racial wealth gap.

Tickets are available for purchase online at Home by Hand’s website for $30, and day-of at the door for $50. This is a family-friendly event—children under 8 receive free admission. The maximum capacity for Building by Boiling is 300 guests.

NOLA Brewing Co. is located at 3001 Tchoupitoulas Street.