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Michael Arnone's 33rd Annual Crawfish Fest (11:30am - 6:30pm)

Sunday, May 31, 2026 @ 11:30am



Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822

Main Stage

11:30am - 12:30pm Ocean Avenue Stompers

1:00pm - 2:30pm John "Papa" Gros

3:00pm - 4:30pm Kenny Neal

5:00pm - 6:30pm From Good Home


Pavilion Stage

11:00am - 12:30pm Anthony Morgan's Inspirational Choir Harlem

1:00pm - 2:15pm Yarn

2:45pm - 4:15pm Cowboy Mouth

4:45pm - 6:30pm The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreax Jr.


Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest — three unforgettable days and nights of Louisiana music, food, and fun — will take place May 29-31 at Sussex County Fairgrounds. 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. Come for the day or stay and camp for the weekend.

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.

Artists scheduled to perform include Samantha Fish, Rebirth Brass Band, Kenny Neal, Bonerama, Cowboy Mouth, The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr, Rockin' Dopsie Jr & The Zydeco Twisters, John Papa Gros, Amanda Shaw, Honey Island Swamp Band, Joe Krown Trio +1 Papa Mali, The Nth Power, Johnny Sansone Band, The Soul Project Nola, Ocean Avenue Stompers, Yarn, and Anthony Morgan's Inspirational Choir of Harlem.

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.

Click here for the schedule of performances. Click here for a list of hotels in the area. Click here for a map of the festival area.




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