(AUGUSTA, NJ) -- 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.
Tickets are available for purchase online. Sussex County Fairgrounds is located at 37 Plains Road in Augusta, New Jersey.
Louisiana Lt Governor Billy Nungesser has this to say about Michael Arnone's Crawfish Fest: "For more than three decades, Michael Arnone'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."
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.
Sponsors include: 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.
