GatorByTheBay

We miss you already - but 2026 will be worth the wait! 🎶🐊 While we count down the days, here’s your chance to win a pair of 4-Day Passes to next year’s Gator by the Bay festival! All you have to do is fill out our quick survey! 🙌 Hit the link in bio to enter!

A HUGE THANK YOU to those who made this year’s Gator by the Bay unforgettable! 🐊✨ A few weeks ago, we danced, ate, and soaked in the soul of Louisiana right here in San Diego. From Zydeco to blues, crawfish to culture, you brought the energy and made it one for the books!

What a time was had...and the party's still going! Will we see you there? 👀 #GatorBytheBay #mardigrasmagic #cajunvibes #zydeco #sandiegoevents

When you enter the gates you are eligible to win a 6-day/5-night trip for two to the heart of Cajun & Creole Country! 📍Enter onsite at Gator By the Bay 📅 May 8-11 #Gatorbythebay

New Parking Venue Just Dropped!🚗 Pay $20 at the site and be steps away from the venue! 📍Across the street from the Sheraton Hotel 📍Lot opens 2 hours before the gates open First come first serve - start your day off strong so you can party all day long!🎉 #GatorByTheBay

Spend Mother's Day with Gator By the Bay! Celebrate the Louisiana magic with the whole family - Kids under 17 get in for free! 🎟️ On sale now! 📅 May 8–11, 2025 📍 Link in bio! #GatorByTheBay #mardigrasmagic #mothersday #zydeco #bluesmusic #sandiegoevents #festivalvibes

Here's the TLDR on what is allowed at the venue. Questions? Shoot us an email at gator@gatorbythebay.com and our team will be happy to help! #GatorByTheBay #mardigrasmagic #cajunvibes #zydeco #bluesmusic #sandiegoevents

Your Gator by the Bay performance schedule has arrived! 🔊 Time to boogie! 🐊🎉 #Gatorbythebay #SD #visitSD

Catch a Taste of What’s Coming to Gator By The Bay! 🐊✨ With headliners like Ozomatli, Sugaray Rayford to D.K. Harrell - you know it's going to be a fun time! 📅 May 8–11 🎟️ Tickets on sale now! #GatorByTheBay #mardigrasmagic #cajunvibes #zydeco #bluesmusic #sandiegoevents

🦞 Mitch Olivier's got 10,000 lbs of Louisiana crawfish comin' your way! Watch how the magic happens before it hits your plate at Gator By The Bay! 🎟️ On sale now! 📅 May 8–11, 2025 📍 Link in bio! #gatorbythebay #crawfishlife #fromLAtoSD

🔥 Nathan And the Zydeco Cha Chas LIVE at Gator By The Bay! 🔥 🎟️ On sale now! 
📅 May 8–11, 2025 📍 Link in bio! #GatorByTheBay #nathanandthezydecochachas #zydecochachas #zydeco #bluesmusic #sandiegoevents #festivalvibes #zydecoswing

Get swept up in the rhythm of our iconic Mardi Gras parade where the beads fly, the music roars, and the Louisiana spirit comes alive! 💜💚💛 🎟️ On sale now 📅 May 8–11, 2025 #GatorByTheBay

🤠 Ready, Set, Two-Step! Win 4 tickets to our Thursday Night Western Swing Boogie on May 8! Want to enter? 📍Fill out our quick survey by 4/24 at 11:59 PM PST 📍Link in bio #GatorByTheBay #BootsAndBoogie #WesternSwing #SanDiegoEvents #CajunFestival #DanceParty #FlashGiveaway

🔥 Sugaray Rayford LIVE at Gator By The Bay! 🔥 @SugarayRayford is bringing his larger-than-life energy to Gator By The Bay, and trust us - you won't want to miss this! 🎟️ On sale now! 
📅 May 8–11, 2025 #GatorByTheBay #mardigrasmagic #sugaray #sugarayrayford

🔥 D.K. Harrell LIVE at Gator By The Bay! 🔥 The rising blues powerhouse is bringing smooth licks, soulful vocals, and electrifying energy straight to Gator By The Bay! 🎸✨ 🎟️ On sale now! 📅 May 8–11, 2025 #GatorByTheBay #DKHarrell #BluesRevival

Crank up the accordion and grab your dancing shoes! 🕺 Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas are bringing pure Louisiana joy to the Gator By The Bay stage! 🎟️ On sale now! 🔗 Link in bio! #GatorByTheBay #mardigrasmagic #zydeco

No stress. No wait. Just good times ahead. But hurry, payment plans end 4/16 at 11:59PM! 🎟️ Tap “Pay Down Payment” at checkout 📅 May 8–11, 2025 🔗 Link in bio! #GatorByTheBay #mardigrasmagic #tickets #paymentplans

Save a Gator - Eat a Crawfish!🦞 Don’t skip the legendary 10,000-pound crawfish boil! Grab a plate and feast like you’re deep in the bayou! 🎟️ On sale now! – Tier 3 pricing is disappearing fast! 📅 May 8–11, 2025 #GatorByTheBay #Crawfish

Beignets, Baby! 🍩 Fluffy, golden, and piled high with powdered sugar—our fresh-from-the-fryer beignets are the real deal. Treat yourself to this iconic taste of Louisiana only at Gator By the Bay! 🎟️ On sale now! 🔗 Link in bio! #GatorByTheBay #Beignets #BeignetBelly

✨Get the full Louisiana experience with beignets by the bay!✨ Freshly fried to perfection and served hot, these beignets bring the taste of New Orleans right to San Diego. 🤩 🎟️ On sale now ⏳ Prices jump on 5/1 - secure yours soon! 📅 May 8–11, 2025 #GatorByTheBay #beignets