Join us for Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest – three unforgettable days and nights of Louisiana music, food, and fun! Come for the day or stay and camp for the weekend.
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Festival Dates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday – May 29-31, 2026Location: Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., Augusta, NJ
Choose your perfect festival experience: Single-day passes (Saturday or Sunday); Weekend combos (Saturday & Sunday); RV sites with electricity and water hookups (that include admission and camper only sets on Friday and Saturday evenings, and free Jambalaya Friday evening) Tent camping or Glamping Tents (1- or 2-bed options with linens). Kids under 14 are free w/parent. Free Parking. Tickets Available on Eventbrite.
From Cajun and Zydeco to Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel, and Jazz – the 2026 Crawfish Fest lineup features Grammy winners, Louisiana legends, and festival favorites lighting up the Main and Pavilion stages including:
— Samantha Fish
— Rebirth Brass Band
— TBA
— Kenny Neal
— Bonerama
— Cowboy Mouth
— The Rumble featuring Chief JosephBoudreaux Jr
— Rockin' Dopsie Jr & The Zydeco Twisters
— John PapaGros
— Amanda Shaw
— Honey Island Swamp Band
— JoeKrown Trio +1 Papa Mali
— The Nth Power
— JohnnySansone Band
— The Soul ProjectNola
— Ocean Avenue Stompers
— Yarn
— Anthony Morgan's Inspirational Choir of Harlem
Savor a mouthwatering menu available for purchase straight from New Orleans and the bayou featuring Boiled Crawfish harvested from the Atchafalaya Spillway, Jambalaya, Crawfish Étouffée, Po-Boys (Oyster, Shrimp, and Catfish), Grilled Oysters, Alligator, Shrimp & Grits, and so much more – cooked on-site by Louisiana chefs! Full service bars of Adult Beverages and bottled water available.
Louisiana Lt Governor Billy Nungesser has this to say about Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest
“For more than three decades, MichaelArnone's Crawfish Fest has brought the culture, food, and music of Louisiana to New Jersey, giving audiences a true taste of what makes our state so special,” said Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “The festival not only celebrates our unique heritage, it also creates important opportunities for Louisiana musicians. Many of our artists build their spring tours around Crawfish Fest, spreading the sound and spirit of Louisiana across the country while encouraging more people to visit our state to experience it for themselves”
Sponsors:Explore Louisiana, Bud Light, Southeast Louisiana Gumbo Group, Visit Livingston Parish, The Big Easy Cruise, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, Sun Cruiser Vodka Iced Tea, Smirnoff Vodka, New Jersey Lottery, Michael Arnone's Jambalaya Mix, Crystal Hot Sauce, 84RV.com, NÜTRL, Subourbon Life, and Rockin' It DME.
Links:Tickets Available on EventbriteCrawfish Fest WebsiteLow-Res Musicians PhotosFacebook InstagramTik TokMichael's side projectThe Big Easy CruiseStage Schedule
Pre-fest Artist Interviews may be available on request.
Media ContactMichele CollinsE-mailMcollins@crawfishfest.com
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