San Diego's Gator by the Bay Festival Returns

CRAWFISH, DANCING, AND MUSIC ON 7 STAGES!

Laissez les bons temps rouler! The Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego is pulling out all the stops for the 22nd Annual Gator By The Bay music and food festival, presented by Events.com. The four-day festival will feature 100+ performances on 7 stages with a stellar lineup of award-winning Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco artists and some of the hottest names in blues music; Ozomatli, Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas, Sugaray Rayford, Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys are just a few of the 100 performances during the weekend.

A Gator tradition, 10,000 pounds of crawfish will be trucked in from Louisiana, and celebrity chefs will be featured at the Taste of Louisiana Cooking Pavilion. In addition, the festival features Mardi Gras parades, dance floors and lessons, expanded Children’s activities, and delicious Southern cuisine in the Bourbon Street food court.

The 22nd Annual Gator By The Bay festival, produced by the non-profit Bon Temps Social Club, is proudly supported by the San Diego Tourism Marketing District, the San Diego Arts & Culture Commission, and the State of Louisiana, whose invaluable contributions help celebrate and share the vibrant music, cuisine, and culture of Louisiana within the San Diego community.

Gator By The Bay Zydeco, Blues and Crawfish Festival will be held May 8-11, 2025. For more information, please visit our website

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