It’s that time of the year again. Crawfish Festival serves up succulent scores of fresh seasoned Cajun crustaceans prepared to mouth-watering perfection in the world’s largest crawfish pots. These crimson-colored, freshwater crustaceans are more tender than Lobsters and have a unique flavor. Master Chefs will prepare true, Louisiana-style crawfish (with all the fixings, of course). Get ready to indulge yourself all weekend long as you catch a whiff of other sensational aromas circulating through the air. You’re sure to stumble upon a wide selection of New Orleans’s most iconic dishes including Café du Monde-style chicory coffee and beignets, jambalaya, gumbo, red beans and rice, alligator, frog legs, and bread pudding, for starters. Once you’ve licked your plate(s) clean, plan to wash it all down with a mean margarita, fresh beer, or our signature drink the “Screaming Crawfish at our French Quarter-themed bars. Dance to rousing music and join the Second Line Parade, a historical New Orleans tradition where people dance with a celebratory spirit. The whole weekend is stacked with an outstanding lineup of Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans-style music acts to dance to on a huge dance floor. Dance lessons regularly throughout the day. To prepare for your musical debut on the streets of the French Quarter, consider singing your heart out in the Karaoke Lounge with a live band behind you. Be sure to check out the live cooking demonstrations, local artisans, live sports tent, the exclusive VIP Lounge/Private Cabanas, children’s stage featuring magic illusion show (as seen on America’s Got Talent), carnival rides, games and inflatable bounces. But, don’t forget to get your FREE Souvenir E-Photo that is included in general admission to capture your NOLA experience. What are you waiting for? Let the good times roll!
When is It?
The official 2024 Event Hours are as follows:
FAT FRIDAY, May 17th — 5PM – 11PM
SATURDAY, May 18th — 2PM – 11PM
SUNDAY, May 19th — 12PM – 8PM
Where Is it?
Fountain Valley Sports Park
16400 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
How Much Are Tickets?
$5 Fat Friday General Admission
$5 Beers Available for Purchase.
$15 One-Day General Admission (Sat./Sun.)
Children under 12 Free.
(Does not include food, drinks, carnival rides, games or VIP Lounge.)
DOES INCLUDE: Free Souvenir E-Photo, Live Music, Dance Floor and Lessons, Second Line Parades, Live Sports Tent, Children’s Stage – Magic and Illusion Shows (Sat./Sun.), Complimentary tastings by El Baston del Rey, Karaoke Lounge with Live Band (Fri./Sat. Night).
How much Is Food?
2LBS. Crawfish Feast Admission Bundle — $40
3LBS. Crawfish Bucket Admission Bundle — $48
5LBS. Crawfish Lover’s Meal Admission Bundle — $65
INCLUDES: fresh live boiled crawfish, red baby potatoes, corn on the cob, and dipping sauce.
NEW THIS YEAR: 35lbs./45lbs. Crawfish Boils, 35lbs./45lbs. Crawfish and Jumbo Shrimp Combo Boils, also 5lbs. Crawfish and Jumbo Shrimp Combo Meal.
More info: https://www.crawfishfestival.com/tickets
Photos of Food
Is there a VIP section?
VIP Lounge — $35 (Fri.)/$60 (Sat./Sun.)
Includes: a prime seat location with assigned seating under a canopy to keep you cool in an exclusive VIP area with all the amenities, all-day unlimited VIP access, complimentary beverage of choice, and front line privileges for meal line.
More info: https://www.crawfishfestival.com/tickets
MAIN STAGE LIVE
There is entertainment the whole weekend. Here is the lineup for the main stage:
FAT FRIDAY, MAY 17TH
• Brothers Igniting A Groove (B.I.G.)
• Mark St. Mary Louisiana Blues and Zydeco Band
• KARAOKE LOUNGE – SING WITH A LIVE BAND on Second Stage
SATURDAY, MAY 18TH
• LaMarr Deuce Lubin with Deuces Get Down Band
• Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlaws
• Dwight Carrier “Blackcat Zydeco”
• Mark St. Mary Louisiana Blues and Zydeco Band
• Bear Brass
• KARAOKE LOUNGE – SING WITH A LIVE BAND on Second Stage
• Arty Loon Magic and Illusion Shows on Children’s Stage
SUNDAY, MAY 19TH
• Stone Soul
• Grammy Winner: Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers
• Grammy Nominated: Andre Thierry
• Bear Brass
• Arty Loon Magic and Illusion Shows on Children’s Stage
FRI., SAT. AND SUN. (regularly throughout day & night).
KLIQ Radio Station with DJ DiYs and DJ XX7 (DJ/Dance Lessons)
Second Line Parade led by LALA Second Line Dancers and Bear Brass
Second Line Parade Contest – WIN $50 CASH!
Crawfish Festival Official Mascot
CARNIVAL RIDES AND GAMES (Carnival Rides for Adults and Kids)
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More Details: https://www.crawfishfestival.com/lineup
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