Gator By The Bay Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival

San Diego's annual Gator By The Bay, the largest, most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou is May 7 - 10, 2026. Featuring Zydeco, Blues, Cajun, Swing and Country music, it offers more than 100 performances on 7 stages and delicious southern cuisine - gumbo jambalaya, étouffée, charred oysters, beignets, and so much more including 10,000 pounds of fresh crawfish brought in from Louisiana. It is non-stop live music, dancing and family fun at Spanish Landing Park on beautiful San Diego Bay across from the airport.