Gator by the Bay

Gator By The Bay, the largest, most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou is held each year around Mothers’ Day weekend, the 2nd weekend in May. Presented by San Diego’s Bon Temps Social Club, it features four days of live music with over 100 musical acts and special performances on seven stages, southern cuisine including 10,000 pounds of crawfish trucked from Louisiana, non-stop live music, dancing and family fun at Spanish Landing Park on beautiful San Diego Bay across from the airport.

This four-day, family-friendly festival has been bringing the joy of music, dance and delicious food to the shores of San Diego Bay since 2001. Single day and multi-day passes are available.  Kids 17 and under are admitted free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult. We hope you will join us this year – May 9-12, 2024.

Discounted festival tickets for Active Military Members and their families will be announced soon.

DAILY HOURS

Thursday, May 9:

4:30 – 10:30 PM

Friday, May 10:

3:30 – 10:30 PM

Saturday, May 11:

10:30 AM – 8 PM

Saturday, May 12:

Sat Night Dance 9 PM – Midnight

Sunday, May 12:

10:30 AM – 7 PM

Live Music on 7 Stages

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This sponsorship is part of the Port of San Diego’s Tidelands Activation Programs.  Click here to learn more about our TAP Program