The spirit, sounds and flavors of southwest Louisiana come alive at the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou. With everything from A to Zydeco, this 4-day, family-friendly cultural celebration takes place on picture-perfect San Diego Bay, featuring 100+ live musical acts & performances on 7 stages, wooden dance floors, shade, green grass and plenty of fun for the kids.

Come for the music, stay for the food. Gator By The Bay’s mouthwatering French Quarter Food Court is what foodie dreams are made of. Check off every box on your bayou-inspired culinary bucket list and chow down on authentic Cajun, Creole and Southern culinary delights, including gumbo, jambalaya, beignets and 10,000 pounds of crawfish brought directly from Louisiana. Gator By The Bay is Mardi Gras in May

Celebrate our Nation's 247th birthday at Santee Salutes!

The San Diego International Fringe Festival brings the beautiful, the bizarre and the unexpected to America’s Finest City.

General Admission ($80) *Ages 21+ Event (No Minors)

What is "Nama" sake? It is a raw, unpasteurized extremely unique sake available during springtime! The San Diego Sake Club is thrilled to announce, CA's first Spring "Nama" Sake Festivall, hosted at the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum. Join us as we guide you through the best sakes from Japan and the US! Limited sampling of the "Nama" Spring Sake is available! This year, you can order the "Nama" Spring Sake bottles at a discounted price at the festival or through the San Diego Sake Club website.