Gator By The Bay

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San Diego, CA 92101

Gator By The Bay is a vibrant music and food festival held in San Diego, California, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Louisiana. With live music on 7 stages featuring Zydeco, Blues, Cajun, Swing, Salsa, Rock, Country, and Jazz, attendees can enjoy non-stop entertainment and free dance lessons from top instructors.

Delighting visitors with delicious Creole and Cajun cuisine, including 10,000 pounds of live crawfish straight from Louisiana, the festival offers a spirited 4-day experience for the whole family, with kids 17 and under admitted free. Gator By The Bay is a must-visit event for those seeking a taste of Mardi Gras in May and a true Southern cultural immersion.

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Brenda C.
5/23/2025

Had a great time eating crawfish with my sister for this Mothers day weekend . The people was friendly and courteous. Some of the food booths need to step up their game. Overall there was plenty...

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Judy S.
6/8/2025

We go every year. The music and food is amazing. This year the set up was horrible. It was a very hot day and there was very little shade. We used to sit under the trees to cool off but this time...

Evan F.
8/10/2025

My grandfather has been performing here since its inception, and I previously had the privilege of accompanying him on the washboard. Now, in his 90s and retired, I decided to attend and...

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Michael M.
5/15/2024

We paid $80 each to enter Gator, and nothing was included in this crazy admission fee.You'd think they could at least include a t-shirt or commemorative cup for $80 pp. Otherwise we mostly felt...

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Dung N.
7/11/2022

It was my first time attending this 4-day festival this year! I came here after celebrating Mother's day, so there were a few hours left before it ended on Sunday. There are two entrances, so it...

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