Festival Information

Festival Dates & Hours

Long Beach Crawfish Festival takes place from Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach, CA. The festival hours are Fat Friday 5-10PM, Sat. and Sun. 12NOON-10PM. Times are subject to change without notice.

Box Office Location & Hours

Box Office is located at the Main Gate 1 Entrance. Opens 5PM on Friday and closes by 9PM, on Saturday it opens at 12NOON and closes by 9PM, on Sunday it opens at 12NOON and closes by 8PM. Times are subject to change without notice. SEE MAP

Re-Entry

If you need to leave the festival and return the same day, you may get your hand stamped at the front gate, which allows re-entry.

Handicap Accessibility

The venue and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible.

Children at Long Beach Crawfish Festival

Coming to the festival with kids in tow? Long Beach Crawfish Festival invites fans of all ages, including kids! On Saturday and Sunday there is a children designated area: Comedy Magic Show, Inflatable Bounces, Face Painting, Games and Balloon Twisting. The children’s stage opens at 12NOON and closes at 6PM on Saturday and Sunday and creates an environment for parents and children to enjoy family-friendly entertainment. Remember to share these memories with your kids by stopping by the FREE Souvenir E-Photo booth to capture the fun! Times are subject to change without notice.

Also, Children 12 years old and younger will be admitted free of charge with a ticket-holding adult. Does not include food, drinks or VIP Lounge.

Food Court

The festival has a food court featuring New Orleans inspired cuisine (frog legs, catfish, gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, bread pudding…), Café du Monde-style chicory coffee and beignets, including a variety of items non-crawfish related: BBQ, Mexican, American, Chinese, Thai and other international foods and desserts, adult beverages: Beer, Wine, liquor drinks—“Screaming Crawfish” and Margaritas, and of course, CRAWFISH. Lots and lots of Crawfish. Each year the selection may vary.

Cash & Credit Cards

There are ATMs at several locations throughout the festival grounds with applicable service fees. Some vendors accept credit cards, including the Festival’s Box Office.