Gator By The Bay is San Diego's largest and most authentic Louisiana-themed festival, held annually around Mother's Day weekend. Presented by the Bon Temps Social Club, this four-day, family-friendly event features over 100 musical acts across seven stages, southern cuisine (including 10,000 pounds of crawfish!), live music, dancing, and more. Located at Spanish Landing Park on San Diego Bay, this festival has been bringing the spirit of Louisiana to San Diego since 2001.

Get ready for four days of high-energy music, nonstop dancing, and the most authentic Louisiana experience on the West Coast! From Zydeco to Blues, Rockabilly to Honky Tonk, Cajun to Swing, and everything in between—this lineup is stacked with talent that will keep you grooving all weekend long!

Dancing? We've got it all! Swing, two-step, waltz, jitterbug—whatever moves you, the dance floors at Gator By The Bay are calling! Plus, dance lessons to help you jump right in!

Authentic Louisiana vibes? You know it! From foot-stomping rhythms to mouthwatering cuisine, Gator By The Bay isn't just a festival—it's a full-blown cultural celebration!

Schedule of Events

Selwyn Birchwood
BLUES

Whitney Shay
Blues

Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
Zydeco

Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
CAJUN

Wayne Singleton & Same Ol' 2 Step
ZYDECO

The Revelers
CAJUN

Ruben Moreno & Zydeco Re-evolution
CREOLE

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