Long Beach Crawfish Festival - July 27-29, 2018

Savor the flavor of New Orleans as it comes to Sothern California. New Orleans’ most exquisite flavors are heading out West to fill up the world’s largest crawfish pots.These crimson-colored, freshwater crustaceans are undoubtedly the stars of this festival. Master Chefs will prepare true, Louisiana-style crawfish along with Cajun potatoes, corn on the cob, and tangy remoulade dipping sauce. They are more tender than Lobsters and have a unique flavor. You’re also 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, frog legs, and bread pudding, for starters. You can also kick it up a notch with mouth-watering dishes from Rajin’ Cajun food truck, who participated in the first season of The Great Food Truck Race on the Food Network Channel. Once you’ve licked your plate(s) clean, plan to wash it all down with a mean margarita, fresh beer, or a specialty drink known as the “Screaming Crawfish.” The Long Beach Crawfish Festival offers loads of entertainment to get you on your feet. For starters, the Second Line Parade is 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. Zydeco 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 sports tent, children’s stage featuring a magic show as seen on America’s Got Talent, arts & crafts, and the exclusive VIP Lounge. But, don’t forget to get your FREE Souvenir E-Photo that is included in general admission to capture your NOLA experience. Live Music Free Souvenir E-Photos Second Line Parade Dance Floor & Lessons Chicory Coffee & Beignets Karaoke Lounge w/Live Band (Fri./Sat.) Arts & Crafts Booths International Foods and Desserts (including non-crawfish related) Live Sports Tent Adult Beverages: Beer, Wine, and Drinks - Screaming Crawfish, Hurricane, and Margaritas Children's Stage (Sat./Sun.) Inflatable Bounces Face Painting Tons of Crawfish and more for you to explore. MAIN STAGE, LIVE – Fat?Friday, July 27th Stone Soul David Sousa and The Zydeco Mudbugs Karaoke Lounge - Sing with a Live Band on Second Stage Saturday, July 28th FlashPants Andre Thierry - Grammy Nominee T-Luke & The Tight Suits Bear Brass Karaoke Lounge - Sing with a Live Band on Second Stage Magic of Rafael & Katia - Comedy Magic Show (as seen on America’s Got Talent)... on Children’s Stage Sunday, July 29th Official Biz Bonne Musique Zydeco Dennis Johnson & The Mississippi Ramblers Bear Brass Magic of Rafael & Katia - Comedy Magic Show (as seen on America’s Got Talent)... on Children’s Stage FRI., Sat. AND SUN. (regularly throughout day & night). A.J. Gibbs — Mr. 1 Man Show (DJ/Mydeco to Zydeco Dance Lessons) Second Line Parade led by Orleans Second Line Club and Bear Brass