Gator By The Bay 2026: Full Schedule

5:00pm PDT

Thursday May 7, 2026 5:00pm - 9:00pm PDT

Kick off Gator By The Bay the right way and join us Thursday, May 7 for a Cajun Kickoff Party filled with dancing, drinks, and a visit from Wilson Savoy of The Pine Leaf Boys. This new bayfront celebration sets the tone for an amazing Gator weekend. No ticket needed—just show up and let the good times roll.

Artists

Pine Leaf Boys

The Pine Leaf Boys are one of Louisiana’s most celebrated Cajun and Creole music ensembles, known for bridging the past and present of southwest Louisiana’s musical heritage. Formed by long-time friends in Lafayette, they’ve built an exuberant sound that blends traditional Cajun... Read More →

Thursday May 7, 2026 5:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Sheraton's Lanai Lawn

Cajun

4:30pm PDT

Bonneville 7 with Rip Carson

Friday May 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:20pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

Bonneville 7 with Rip Carson

San Diego’s Alternative Rockabilly trio, Bonneville 7, bring their big sound and high energy to festivals, clubs and dancehalls alike. Members include Rockabilly Hall of Fame's Rip Carson with his unique guitar licks and vocals on both covers and originals, Becky Russell who keeps... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:20pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Alt/Country/Rockabilly

4:30pm PDT

Honey Bees

Friday May 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:20pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Artists

Honey Bees

The Honey Bees are San Diego’s newest, swingiest jazz band, composed of veteran standout players including vocalist Camille Sallave, whose powerful and soulful voice is an excellent addition to the meandering and free-flowing Jazz style performed by the guys in the band. She can... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:20pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Swing Jazz

4:30pm PDT

Zzymzzy Quintet

Friday May 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Zzymzzy Quintet

If you’re wondering how to say it, Zzymzzy rhymes with “whimsy”. Taking its name from the last word in the dictionary, San Diego’s Zzymzzy Quartet can be considered the last word in Gypsy Jazz, played like it used to be: unamplified, melodic, swinging, dreamy, and full of... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Festival Stage

Gypsy Swing

4:30pm PDT

TK & the Deadlist

Friday May 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

TK & the Deadlist

TK & the Deadlist calls their sound “Real Country Music for Real Country Fans”, reminiscent of Buck Owens meets Gram Parsons.Hailing from the dusty trails and backroads of California, the band looks to yesteryear to satisfy thirsts for 2 steppin’, shuffles, and waltzes across... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Honky Tonk/Western Swing

5:00pm PDT

Jambalaya with Danielle Joseph

Friday May 8, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT

Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Artists

Louisiana Cajun

Friday May 8, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Cooking Demo

5:00pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Beginning Zydeco

Friday May 8, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Greg Benusa & Danneel Gaglione

Friday May 8, 2026 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

5:30pm PDT

Mitch Polzak

Friday May 8, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm PDT

VIP Area

Artists

Mitch Polzak

Mitch Polzak is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his fiery fingerpicking, deep reverence for vintage roots music, and a stage presence that blends swagger with finesse. A stalwart of the contemporary roots scene, Polzak champions a sound steeped in classic American blues... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
VIP Area

VIP Area Performance

5:40pm PDT

The Beard and The Bird

Friday May 8, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Artists

The Beard and The Bird

San Diego Music Awards nominee The Beard and the Bird, AKA Jon and Cat, have been performing together since 2021, pairing their unique style of Western swing with influences of Bob Wills and Django Rhinehardt. Their musical genres span from 1920’s western swing to modern pop/folk... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Western Swing

5:40pm PDT

Lady Dottie and the Diamonds

Friday May 8, 2026 5:40pm - 6:50pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

Lady Dottie and the Diamonds

Lady Dottie & the Diamonds perform covers of songs by Etta James, Muddy Waters, BB King, Buddy Holly, the Everly Brothers, the Staple Singers, Sam and Dave, Ray Charles, Howling Wolf, and so many more. Originally a gospel singer, Dorothy Mae "Lady Dottie" Whitsett's early career included... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 5:40pm - 6:50pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

5:50pm PDT

Zydeco Mudbugs

Friday May 8, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Zydeco Mudbugs

Since 1998,Southern California’s Zydeco Mudbugs have been bringing the heat of Louisiana Zydeco music to the festivals, dance halls, clubs and parties all over So Cal and beyond. They play authentic zydeco, using the Cajun single row and triple row diatonic accordions, and with... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

6:00pm PDT

Crawfish with Mitch Olivier

Friday May 8, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm PDT

Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Artists

Crawfish Corner

Friday May 8, 2026 6:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Cooking Demo

6:00pm PDT

The Prairie Moons

Friday May 8, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

The Prairie Moons

There may not be actual prairies in Long Beach, CA, home of The Prairie Moons, but that doesn’t stop the band from spreading their Western Swing and Honky Tonk sounds, along with their vintage country charm, all throughout Southern California. Fronted by vocalist Eva Mikhailovna... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Honky Tonk/Western Swing

7:00pm PDT

Fish with Wing Lam

Friday May 8, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm PDT

Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Artists

Wahoo's Fish Tacos

Multiple-time judge and winner of food competitions, Wing Lam has been featured on Food Network Beach Eats , GGG ( Guy’s Grocery Games ), Food Uncovered, ABC’s Secret Millionaire, Discovery Channel, Undercover Billionaire, and as a Disney California Adventure Food & Wine festival... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 7:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Cooking Demo

7:00pm PDT

Bill Magee

Friday May 8, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Performance and San Diego Blueshouter Award 2026 Presentation

Artists

Bill Magee

Receiving the Blueshouter Award is long-time San Diego blues great Bill Magee. The Bill Magee Blues Band is a perennial favorite at Gator By the Bay and an icon of the local blues scene. In fact, it has been said that Bill Magee literally “channels the blues!” Born in the backwoods... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Blues

7:10pm PDT

Farm Truck

Friday May 8, 2026 7:10pm - 8:30pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

Farm Truck

Take a ride down American country roads on the most musical Farm Truck you’ve ever climbed aboard. Led by songwriter/vocalist Craig Fischer, the twin guitar attack of Tim Edwards and Mike Ashley, FARM TRUCK has established themselves as one of the premier Americana bands out of... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 7:10pm - 8:30pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Country

7:20pm PDT

Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band

Friday May 8, 2026 7:20pm - 8:20pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Chubby Carrier

It’s been a minute since Grammy winning accordionist Chubby Carrier and his Bayou Swamp Band have brought their highly danceable zydeco sound to the Gator By the Bay Stage, and we’re excited to welcome them back. The consummate entertainer, Chubby was raised in a family steeped... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 7:20pm - 8:20pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

7:30pm PDT

Mitch Polzak

Friday May 8, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

Mitch Polzak

Friday May 8, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Western Swing

8:20pm PDT

The Chris Fast Band

Friday May 8, 2026 8:20pm - 9:20pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Artists

Chris Fast

The Chris Fast Band is a high energy, traditional, four-piece Chicago Blues band with a great West Coast blues sound. With a reputation as one of the swinging-est bands in Southern California, the Chris Fast Band is a group of seasoned professionals, up to the task of pleasing the... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 8:20pm - 9:20pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Blues

8:50pm PDT

Casey Hensley with Anthony Cullins

Friday May 8, 2026 8:50pm - 10:00pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

Anthony Cullins

The first time Anthony Cullins, AKA “The Fallbrook Kid”, played at Gator By the Bay, he was a 15 year old guitar prodigy. He first picked up a guitar at age 10, and these days his primary musical influences are R&B, funk, soul, rock, jazz, and blues, prominently displayed in his... Read More →

Casey Hensley

Casey Hensley embodies the essence of contemporary blues with her distinctive musical style, characterized by a voice rich with emotion and authenticity. Her combination of soulful melodies and dynamic phrasing, while drawing inspiration from classic blues, soul, and rock and roll... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 8:50pm - 10:00pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

8:50pm PDT

Pine Leaf Boys

Friday May 8, 2026 8:50pm - 10:00pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Pine Leaf Boys

Friday May 8, 2026 8:50pm - 10:00pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun

9:00pm PDT

Deke Dickerson & The Bostonia Boys

Friday May 8, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

Deke Dickerson

Deke Dickerson is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and one of roots music’s most enthusiastic ambassadors. Celebrated for his deep passion for rockabilly, early rock ’n’ roll, and classic country, Deke brings a collector’s spirit to everything he does — from his blazing... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Rockabilly

TBA

Box Girl and the Beatniks

Saturday May 9, 2026 TBA

Bourbon Street Food Court

Food Court Buskers

Artists

Box Girl and the Beatniks

Eclectic is the keyword to use when describing this group of musicians playing diverse tunes infused with the spirit of fun and joy. Boxgirl and the Beatniks are returning once again to busk around the grounds at Gator By the Bay on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Led by the Boxgirl... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 TBA
Bourbon Street Food Court

Americana

11:00am PDT

The Bayou Brothers

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Artists

The Bayou Brothers

San Diego’s favorite good time band, the Bayou Brothers, are back once again playing their mix of Zydeco, Cajun, and Blues music. With a sound reminiscent of Louisiana's dance clubs, bayou festivals and backyard crawfish boils, the Bayou Brothers will rock you right on into "Fat... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Cajun/Zydeco/Blues/Rock

11:00am PDT

The Rad Hatter Paper Hats

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:00am - 8:00pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Artists

The Rad Hatter

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:00am - 8:00pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

11:30am PDT

Dance Lesson - Zydeco Hips

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Add to your Zydeco Style with smooth hips and groovy moves! Taught by Sean Donovan & Erica Olsen

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

11:30am PDT

Crown Point Jr. Music Academy

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

Crown Point Jr. Music Academy

Following their motto “Music Opens Minds,” this after school club for grades K through 5 focuses on teaching students guitar, drums, vocals, harmonica, and percussion. The Club relies on parent and teacher volunteers for instruction along with donated instruments and equipmen... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

School Music Program

11:30am PDT

Taco Gumbo

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Taco Gumbo

Begun in 2022, Taco Gumbo is a Cajun band from Los Angeles stirring up that Black Pot of Louisiana music. Come get you a taste!

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun/Zydeco

11:30am PDT

Cosmic Amigo

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Artists

Cosmic Amigo

Cosmic Amigo is a San Diego groove trio combining Funk from the future, Cumbia from the past, and questions from an altered state.

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Cumbia

11:30am PDT

Blame Betty

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

Blame Betty

San Diego Music Awards 2024 nominee for Best Rock Album for Big Betty’s Alright, San Diego-based Blame Betty is an American Rockabilly, Roots Rock and Surf music extravaganza. Formed in 2019 by guitarist and vocalist, George Comes, drummer and vocalist, Jim Buehl, and bassist and... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Rockabilly/Roots Rock/Surf

12:00pm PDT

Robin Henkel

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT

VIP Area

Artists

Robin Henkel

Robin Henkel performs blues with an intensity rarely seen in Southern California. Drawing from the styles of Robert Johnson, Fred McDowell and Elmore James, Robin has molded his own intense and entertaining personal style. Robin’s performances often include stories and anecdotes... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
VIP Area

VIP Area Performance

12:00pm PDT

Giant Bubbles

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Artists

Fancy Nancy

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

12:10pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Cajun Waltz

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:10pm - 12:50pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Bob Seana & Rachel Hemstead

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:10pm - 12:50pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

12:30pm PDT

Buzz Campbell

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

Buzz Campbell

San Diego guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Buzz Campbell founded his group, Hot Rod Lincoln in 1990 after opening for Lee Rocker. In 2000, Buzz was asked to join Shanana, the 1950’s revival group whose legacy includes performing at Woodstock, a cameo in the movie Grease, and... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Rockabilly

12:40pm PDT

Robin Henkel

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Smackin' the Dobro

Artists

Robin Henkel

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Blues

12:40pm PDT

Billy Lee and the Gulf Coasters

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

Billy Lee and the Gulf Coasters

Raised in the Golden Triangle, on the border of Texas & Louisiana, Billy Lee and the Gulf Coasters present a tasty gumbo of original and traditional Cajun/Zydeco, Mardi Gras & Texas Swing. The music, which they call “gumbo jazz”, brings the good times, and fills the floor with... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Gulf Coast Sound

12:40pm PDT

Zydeco Mudbugs

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Zydeco Mudbugs

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

12:50pm PDT

Dance Lesson - East Coast Swing

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:50pm - 1:30pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Adam & Ali Grimshaw

Saturday May 9, 2026 12:50pm - 1:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

1:00pm PDT

Jambalaya with Danielle Joseph

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Artists

Louisiana Cajun

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Cooking Demo

1:30pm PDT

Mardi Gras Parade

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Catch Stilt Walker Piper in the parade starting at Mardi Gras Stage!

Artists

Stilt Walker Piper

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

1:30pm PDT

Mardi Gras Parade

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

The annual parade begins at the Mardi Gras Stage and ends near the Festival Stage

Artists

Chunky Hustle Brass Band

Chunky Hustle Brass Band brings the spirit of New Orleans street music to Southern California stages with a modern brass band sound rooted in funk, second-line rhythms, and jazz tradition. Known for high-energy performances, dance-ready grooves, and interactive shows, the group merges... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Parade

1:30pm PDT

John Németh & Johnny Vernazza

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

VIP Area

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
VIP Area

VIP Area Performance

1:30pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Line Dance with LK

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Lori King

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

1:50pm PDT

Geno Delafose with Herman Fuselier

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Carrying the Zydeco Tradition with Herman Fuselier

Artists

Geno Delafose

Geno Delafose is a zydeco accordionist and singer from Eunice, Louisiana, who carries forward the rich Creole dance-hall traditions passed down from his father, zydeco legend John Delafose. Combining traditional Creole sounds with vibrant zydeco rhythms and modern flair, Geno and... Read More →

Herman Fuselier

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Louisiana Cultural Presentation

2:00pm PDT

Oysters with Adriana Guevara

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT

Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Artists

Shellfish Affair

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Cooking Demo

2:00pm PDT

Mercedes Moore

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

Mercedes Moore

Mercedes Moore is a dynamic vocalist celebrated for soulful performances rooted in blues, jazz, and rhythm & blues traditions. A longtime fixture of the San Diego music scene, Moore combines powerful vocals with expressive stage presence, drawing from classic American blues heritage... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

2:00pm PDT

Face Painting

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Artists

Hana Bananas

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

2:00pm PDT

Games and Obstacle Course

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Artists

Fancy Nancy

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

2:00pm PDT

Ash Easton

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

Ash Easton

Not your average San Diego, CA artist, Ash Easton sees as her mission the disruption of the local music scene. Returning to her roots and her name, she’s ready to light the music scene on fire. She has spent much of her life perfecting her craft, and is well rounded in the art of... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Southern Rock

2:10pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Beginning Zydeco

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:10pm - 2:50pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Pat & Janice Muller

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:10pm - 2:50pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

2:10pm PDT

Okie Weiss and the Zydeco Playboys

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Okie Weiss and the Zydeco Playboys

Pete Okie Weiss (yes, his middle name is Okie) hails from Austin, Texas, where he played keys & accordion with local legends Gumbo Ce Soir, The Gritones, and Leo Rondeau. Now based in Oakland, Okie assembled a zydeco rhythm section featuring members of soul band Emily Day & the Knights... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

2:50pm PDT

Dance Lesson - New Style Zydeco: Get out of your Zyderut Part 1

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:50pm - 3:30pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Jody Rudnick

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:50pm - 3:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

3:00pm PDT

Crawfish with Mitch Olivier

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT

Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Artists

Crawfish Corner

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Cooking Demo

3:00pm PDT

Be A Part of the Puppet Show

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Artists

Fancy Nancy and Puppets

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

3:10pm PDT

Chunky Hustle Brass Band

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

The Nuts and Bolts of a Brass Band

Artists

Chunky Hustle Brass Band

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

New Orleans Brass

3:20pm PDT

Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas

Nominees for the 2026 San Diego Music Awards category of Best Country or Americana Artist, Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas have developed a well-deserved reputation for rousing, crowd-pleasing eclectic performances. Often incorporating and encouraging audience participation, the Fellas... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Irish Americana

3:30pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Women's Zydeco Styling

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:10pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Erin Brandt

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:10pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

3:30pm PDT

John Németh & Johnny Vernazza

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

John Németh

As a teenager in the early ‘90s growing up in the muddy potato fields of Idaho, John Németh was drawn to the hard-edged hip hop sounds and rock bands of the day, until a friend, Tom Moore, introduced him to the Junior Wells and Buddy Guy classic “Hoodoo Man Blues.” Together... Read More →

Johnny Vernazza

San Diego’s own Johnny "V" has a long history of playing guitar with such blues greats as Luther Tucker and Sunnyland Slim, rock & roll Legend Chuck Berry, Steve "Guitar" Miller, Greg Allman, George Thorogood, Charlie Daniels, Norton Buffalo, Commander Cody & the Lost Planet Airmen... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Blues

3:40pm PDT

Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:50pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Chubby Carrier

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:50pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

3:45pm PDT

Magic Show

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Artists

Magician Jynx

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

4:10pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Country 2 Step

Saturday May 9, 2026 4:10pm - 4:50pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Karl McArthur & Renee Davis

Saturday May 9, 2026 4:10pm - 4:50pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

4:30pm PDT

Face Painting

Saturday May 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Artists

Hana Bananas

Saturday May 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

4:30pm PDT

Louisiana Cultural Presentation: Talk Like a Leauxcal

Saturday May 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Saturday May 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Louisiana Cultural Presentation

4:40pm PDT

Salty Papa

Saturday May 9, 2026 4:40pm - 5:40pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Tribute to New Orleans Soul

Artists

Salty Papa

Formed in the Deep South in the early ’90s and seasoned on both Gulf Coast back porches and Pacific shores, Salty Papa blends Southern soul grit with laid-back California surf vibes.

Though rooted in Southern California, Salty Papa’s story runs deep through the South. Guitarist and bandleader Felix Wohlleben calls New Orleans home, while drummer and vocalist Tim Petersen sharpened his chops in Alabama playing behind blues legend Johnny Shines. Bassist Chris... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 4:40pm - 5:40pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

4:50pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Swingdeco

Saturday May 9, 2026 4:50pm - 5:30pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Greg Benusa & Danneel Gaglione

Saturday May 9, 2026 4:50pm - 5:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

5:00pm PDT

Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra

Saturday May 9, 2026 5:00pm - 6:20pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

Sue Palmer

Known as the “Queen of Boogie Woogie,” pianist Sue Palmer is a legendary figure in the West Coast blues and swing scene. A San Diego Music Hall of Fame inductee, Palmer has spent decades preserving and performing classic boogie-woogie, jump blues, and swing piano traditions, collaborating... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 5:00pm - 6:20pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Blues

5:20pm PDT

Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie

Saturday May 9, 2026 5:20pm - 6:40pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Geno Delafose

Saturday May 9, 2026 5:20pm - 6:40pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

5:50pm PDT

Gregory Page

Saturday May 9, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Artists

Gregory Page

In his shows, guitarist, singer and poet Gregory Page brings his endearing stage presence, evocative lyrics, and a warm voice, to present his music drawn from both imagination and experience. His songs transcend traditions of folk, Celtic, American roots, Jazz, Ragtime, Blues, Swing... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Alt/Americana

6:00pm PDT

The 44's with Kid Ramos

Saturday May 9, 2026 6:00pm - 7:10pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

The 44s with Kid Ramos

The 44s are a Southern California blues band known for gritty electric blues rooted in Chicago and West Coast traditions. Featuring legendary blues guitarist Kid Ramos—renowned for his work with The Fabulous Thunderbirds and numerous blues icons—the group delivers authentic, high-energy... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 6:00pm - 7:10pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

6:50pm PDT

Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Saturday May 9, 2026 6:50pm - 8:10pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Jon Cleary is a GRAMMY-winning British- born, New Orleans-based funk, R&B, and blues pianist, whose deep affection for Crescent City music has made him a vibrant presence on the global roots scene. He and his band, Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen have toured worldwide... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 6:50pm - 8:10pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

New Orleans Funk

7:10pm PDT

Kimmi Bitter

Saturday May 9, 2026 7:10pm - 8:10pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Artists

Kimmi Bitter

Dubbed "the future of classic country" by Saving Country Music, Kimmi Bitter is painting a whole new tapestry that drapes golden-era Countrypolitan with coastal desert twang. Fusing traditional country and Americana vibes that hearken to eras gone by, Kimmi Bitter and the Westside... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 7:10pm - 8:10pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Country

7:10pm PDT

Pine Leaf Boys

Saturday May 9, 2026 7:10pm - 8:20pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Pine Leaf Boys

Saturday May 9, 2026 7:10pm - 8:20pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun

7:30pm PDT

Fuzzy Rankins

Saturday May 9, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

Farm Truck

Saturday May 9, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

8:30pm PDT

The Gypsy Swing Cats

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Artists

The Gypsy Swing Cats

The San Diego based Gypsy Swing Cats perform an energetic, innovative blend of Swing, Jazz and Blues. Their music merges Gypsy melodies and rhythms, with the influences of American Jazz reminiscent of Paris in the 1930's: cool, charming and classy. At the same time, the music of the... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Swing/Jazz/Blues

8:40pm PDT

Dumpstaphunk

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:40pm - 10:00pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

Dumpstaphunk

Dumpstaphunk celebrates its rightly-earned reputation as one of the most respected New Orleans musical institutions. With legacy band members Ivan Neville (keyboards/vocals) and Ian Neville (guitar), the sons of Aaron Neville and art “Poppa Funk” Neville respectively, alongside... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:40pm - 10:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

New Orleans Funk

8:50pm PDT

Chubby Carrier hosts the Louisiana All Star Spectacular

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50pm - 10:00pm PDT

Festival Stage

Cajun/Zydeco Jam Session

Artists

Chubby Carrier

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50pm - 10:00pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun/Zydeco

8:50pm PDT

The Sleepwalkers

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50pm - 10:00pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

The Sleepwalkers

The Sleepwalkers are a Southern California roots and blues band blending vintage rhythm & blues, swing, rockabilly, and early rock ’n’ roll influences. Known for tight musicianship and dance-floor-friendly performances, the group channels mid-century American music traditions... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50pm - 10:00pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Latin/Cumbiabilly

TBA

Box Girl and the Beatniks

Sunday May 10, 2026 TBA

Bourbon Street Food Court

Food Court Buskers

Artists

Box Girl and the Beatniks

Sunday May 10, 2026 TBA
Bourbon Street Food Court

Americana

11:00am PDT

Bobby Sanchez Combo

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Artists

Bobby Sanchez Combo

The Bobby Sanchez Trio are purveyors of early Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, and Swing—much to the pleasure of their dancing audiences. Their philosophy revolves around the simple fact that great shows occur when the band and the audience become one, with a full dance floor, the band... Read More →

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Swing Rockabilly

11:00am PDT

The Rad Hatter Paper Hats

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:00am - 8:00pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Artists

The Rad Hatter

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:00am - 8:00pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

11:30am PDT

Johnny High-Hat

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

Johnny High-Hat

Johnny High-Hat has done a lot of things as an artist: music, theater, & circus. Now he's stepping out with a new CD of swing, vintage country and standards.

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Country Western Swing

11:30am PDT

Dance Lesson - Beginning Zydeco

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Mike Ferketich & Adrian Harris

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

11:30am PDT

Harmonica John

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Harmonica Workshop

Artists

Harmonica John

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Blues

11:30am PDT

The Hep-Tights

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

The Hep-Tights

The Hep-Tights are a powerhouse quartet, weaving the rich textures of Blues, the sultry rhythms of Soul, and the raw energy of Rock n Roll. The band brings a fun, fresh vibe to their live performances, blending old-school cool with a modern edge.
With the soulful melodies of the saxophone, searing riffs of the guitar, and a driving rhythm section, they keep the pulse alive and grooving, drawing inspiration from the great blues rock innovators. The Hep-Tights proffer a unique fusion of genres, delivering both sophisticate... Read More →

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

11:30am PDT

Taco Gumbo

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Taco Gumbo

Begun in 2022, Taco Gumbo is a Cajun band from Los Angeles stirring up that Black Pot of Louisiana music. Come get you a taste!

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun/Zydeco

12:00pm PDT

Vince Lee and Sophie Lord

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT

VIP Area

Artists

Vince Lee and Sophie Lord

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
VIP Area

VIP Area Performance

12:00pm PDT

Face Painting

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Artists

Hana Bananas

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

12:00pm PDT

Giant Bubbles

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Artists

Fancy Nancy

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

12:10pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Creative Moves from Basic Swing, East Coast, and Salsa

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:10pm - 12:50pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Mike Ferketich & Adrian Harris

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:10pm - 12:50pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

12:30pm PDT

Whitney Shay with Laura Chavez

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

Laura Chavez

Powerhouse blues guitarist Laura Chavez has played with such luminaries as Candye Kane, The Mannish Boys, Vanessa Collier, Whitney Shay, Nikki Hill, and so many more. In 2023, Laura won the “Instrumentalist—Guitar” category at the Blues Music Awards, the first female guitarist... Read More →

Whitney Shay

Award-winning blues and soul singer Whitney Shay is recognized for her powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence. Drawing inspiration from classic R&B, blues, and early soul icons, Shay has toured internationally and earned multiple San Diego Music Awards. Her performances blend... Read More →

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Blues

12:40pm PDT

Bayou Brothers

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

The Bayou Brothers

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Cajun/Zydeco/Blues/Rock

12:40pm PDT

Wilson Savoy of the Pine Leaf Boys with Herman Fuselier

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Cajun Music: The Savoy Family Tradition with Herman Fuselier

Artists

Herman Fuselier

Pine Leaf Boys

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Louisiana Cultural Presentation

12:40pm PDT

Okie Weiss and the Zydeco Playboys

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Okie Weiss and the Zydeco Playboys

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

12:50pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Cha-Cha-Cha

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:50pm - 1:30pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Salomon Rojas & Ping "Pink" Wang

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:50pm - 1:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

1:00pm PDT

Jambalaya with Danielle Joseph

Sunday May 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT

Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Artists

Louisiana Cajun

Sunday May 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Cooking Demo

1:30pm PDT

Mardi Gras Parade

Sunday May 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Catch Stilt Walker Piper in the parade starting at Mardi Gras Stage!

Artists

Stilt Walker Piper

Sunday May 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

1:30pm PDT

Mardi Gras Parade

Sunday May 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

The annual parade begins at the Mardi Gras Stage and ends near the Festival Stage

Artists

Euphoria Brass Band

Euphoria Brass Band is a San Diego collective inspired by the celebratory traditions of New Orleans brass bands. Combining jazz, funk, soul, and second-line rhythms, the ensemble delivers vibrant performances built around powerful horns, percussion, and community-driven musical energy... Read More →

Sunday May 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Parade

1:30pm PDT

Billy Watson and Nathan James

Sunday May 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT

VIP Area

Artists

Billy Watson and Nathan James

Sunday May 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
VIP Area

VIP Area Performance

1:30pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Beginning Swing with Mercedes Moore

Sunday May 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Mercedes Moore

Sunday May 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

1:50pm PDT

Louisiana Cultural Presentation: Talk Like a Leauxcal

Sunday May 10, 2026 1:50pm - 2:40pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Sunday May 10, 2026 1:50pm - 2:40pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Louisiana Cultural Presentation

1:50pm PDT

Kirk Fletcher & Erika Baier

Sunday May 10, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

Erika Baier

When Swedish blues singer-songwriter Erika Baier and American guitar virtuoso Kirk Fletcher share a stage, voice and guitar move as one. Their partnership brings together two lifelong blues journeys rooted in tradition.

Baier’s path began in southern Sweden, inspired by her father’s records and live blues festivals. She later formed Erika Baier and the Buzz, won the Scandinavian Blues Contest with 12 original songs, and released the acclaimed album How ’bout That (2018), building a reputation... Read More →

Kirk Fletcher

Sunday May 10, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

2:00pm PDT

Oysters with Adriana Guevara

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT

Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Artists

Shellfish Affair

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Cooking Demo

2:00pm PDT

Face Painting

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Artists

Hana Bananas

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

2:00pm PDT

Sing & Dance Along

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Artists

Fancy Nancy

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

2:00pm PDT

Manny Cepeda Orchestra

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:20pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

Manny Cepeda Orchestra

Founded in San Diego in 2004, the Manny Cepeda Orchestra is led by Puerto Rican composer, arranger, percussionist, and Latin Grammy–nominated bandleader Manny Cepeda. Blending classic salsa traditions with Afro-Caribbean, merengue, and Cuban influences, the ensemble delivers high-energy... Read More →

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:20pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Latin

2:10pm PDT

Dance Lesson - New Style Zydeco: Get out of your Zyderut Part 2

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:10pm - 2:50pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Jody Rudnick

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:10pm - 2:50pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

2:20pm PDT

Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Chubby Carrier

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

2:50pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Men's Zydeco Styling

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:50pm - 3:30pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Erin Brandt

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:50pm - 3:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

3:00pm PDT

Crawfish with Mitch Olivier

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT

Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Artists

Crawfish Corner

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

Cooking Demo

3:00pm PDT

Magic Show

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Artists

Jack Murdock Magic

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

3:00pm PDT

Billy Watson Band featuring Nathan James

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Artists

Billy Watson

Billy Watson is an entertainer extraordinaire, a magnetic stage personality capable of throwing down a blues show that can be infectiously hilarious and convincingly nasty. His energy as a frontman is relentless, his vocals inspiring, and his harp work musically outstanding. Billy's... Read More →

Nathan James

A full time musician since the age of 18, Nathan James has created a musical identity with his homemade instruments and self-taught skills, solely specializing in his passion for blues and American roots music. You might catch him armed with his handcrafted washboard guitar and stomping... Read More →

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Blues

3:10pm PDT

Euphoria Brass Band

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

2nd Line Celebration

Artists

Euphoria Brass Band

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

New Orleans Brass

3:30pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Beginning Country Swing

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:30pm - 4:10pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Liza & Keith Marians

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:30pm - 4:10pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

3:45pm PDT

Balloon Animal Art

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm PDT

Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Artists

Carrot the Clown

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

Kids' Activity

3:50pm PDT

Rick Estrin and the Nightcats

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:50pm - 5:10pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

Rick Estrin and the Nightcats

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats are an acclaimed electric blues ensemble led by harmonica master and singer Rick Estrin, whose sharp-witted songwriting and charismatic stage presence have made him a fixture of modern blues. Estrin cut his teeth in the Bay Area and Chicago blues scenes... Read More →

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:50pm - 5:10pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Blues

3:50pm PDT

Pine Leaf Boys

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:50pm - 5:10pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Pine Leaf Boys

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:50pm - 5:10pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun

4:10pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Waltz

Sunday May 10, 2026 4:10pm - 4:50pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Karl McArthur and Renee Davis

Sunday May 10, 2026 4:10pm - 4:50pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

4:20pm PDT

Chubby Carrier with Herman Fuselier

Sunday May 10, 2026 4:20pm - 5:30pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Chubby Carrier: Zydeco Legacy with Herman Fuselier

Artists

Chubby Carrier

Herman Fuselier

Sunday May 10, 2026 4:20pm - 5:30pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Louisiana Cultural Presentation

4:30pm PDT

The Farmers

Sunday May 10, 2026 4:30pm - 5:40pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

The Farmers

The Farmers are a genre-defying instrumental quartet formed by veteran San Diego musicians including guitarist Farmer Dave Scher and drummer Pete McRae. Blending surf, jazz, Americana, rock, and experimental influences, the band is celebrated for adventurous improvisation, humor... Read More →

Sunday May 10, 2026 4:30pm - 5:40pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Roots Rock

4:50pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Line Dancing with Liza

Sunday May 10, 2026 4:50pm - 5:30pm PDT

Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Taught by Liza & Keith Marians

Sunday May 10, 2026 4:50pm - 5:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

5:40pm PDT

The Amazing Wildcats

Sunday May 10, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm PDT

Mardi Gras Stage

Artists

The Amazing Wildcats

The Amazing Wildcats are dedicated to playing traditional American Music from the Jump Swing Era of 1940s to the Early Rock & Roll of the 1950s. We’re talking artists such as Louis Jordan, Big Joe Turner, Wynonie Harris, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis & Eddie Cochran. With all the... Read More →

Sunday May 10, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Jump Blues & Rockabilly

5:40pm PDT

Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie

Sunday May 10, 2026 5:40pm - 7:00pm PDT

Festival Stage

Artists

Geno Delafose

Sunday May 10, 2026 5:40pm - 7:00pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

5:50pm PDT

Vince Lee and Sophie Lord

Sunday May 10, 2026 5:50pm - 7:00pm PDT

Bayou Grove Stage

Artists

Sophie Lord

"Straight from Plymouth in the U.K. to the Bayou Grove stage, guitarist/vocalist Vince Lee and bassist Sophie Lord are returning to Gator By the Bay to bring us their vintage blues sound. With a style that touches on jump blues, calypso, swing & ragtime, the duo have gained a huge... Read More →

Vince Lee

Straight from Plymouth in the U.K. to the Bayou Grove stage, guitarist/vocalist Vince Lee and bassist Sophie Lord are returning to Gator By the Bay to bring us their vintage blues sound. With a style that touches on jump blues, calypso, swing & ragtime, the duo have gained a huge... Read More →

Sunday May 10, 2026 5:50pm - 7:00pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Blues

6:00pm PDT

Zavala Sol

Sunday May 10, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Bourbon Street Stage

Artists

Zavala Sol

Nominated for Best Blues Artist for the 2026 San Diego Music Awards, nominated for Best Blues Artist for the 2024 Blues Music Awards, and winners of the 2023 award to represent San Diego at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Zavala Sol is an eclectic Blues/Swing/Southern... Read More →

Sunday May 10, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues