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Gator by the Bay Festival 2025

By Jeff Dowler, CRS

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

April 28, 2025 04:44 PM

22nd Annual Gator by the Bay Festival

The popular Gator by the Bay Festival will take place Thursday May 8th through Sunday May 11th, Mother’s Day weekend, in San Diego!

The Gator by the Bay festival offers something fun and different to do in San Diego with numerous musical acts on multiple stages, tons of crawfish from Louisiana and much more. You’ll feel like you are in Louisiana at this 4-day festival experience!

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Now in its 22nd year, this “Mardi Gras-like festival in May” takes place at Spanish Landing Park on San Diego Bay near Lindbergh Airport (West Basin at North Harbor Drive, across from Lindberg Airport’s Terminal 2).

The festival is 4 days of zydeco, blues, honky tonk, salsa, Cajun and more, with continuous music and a huge lineup of bands on multiple stages. There will be plenty of dancing, dance lessons, a marketplace, cooking demonstrations, and lots of great Cajun and Creole food that will guarantee a fun and tasty time.

Here's a YouTube video from the 2024 Festival:

Gator by the Bay 2025 tickets vary in price depending on the event/concert/day. You can purchase 3 or 4 day passes, too.

Visit the Gator by the Bay website for more information. If you can't get to New Orleans, Louisiana, this may be the next best thing right here in San Diego.

Photo and cartoon courtesy of Pixabay.

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Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Wow Jeff Dowler, CRS that looks like a great time! Great food,good music and dancing what more can you ask for .

Apr 28, 2025 05:26 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

It DOES look and sound like a lot of fun Hannah Williams

I think it's rated the best festival in the San Diego area.

Jeff

Apr 28, 2025 05:30 PM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Associate Real Estate Broker

Sounds like a lot of fun and an extension to the Cinco de Mayo time. Hope all have a great time.

Apr 28, 2025 05:32 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

So true, Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

It's definitely a party week with Fiesta del Sol AND Cinco de Mayo. Fun times for all.

Jeff

Apr 28, 2025 07:44 PM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Jeff- Gator by the Bay sounds like a lot of fun!!!! How could it not be with music, crawfish, and even more Cajun food!!!! We're in the middle of crawfish season here in Houston!!! Enjoy!

Apr 28, 2025 05:35 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Kathy Streib

It's a great combination of food, music and dancing...and obviously it's very popular...22 years running.

Jeff

Apr 28, 2025 07:46 PM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, oh my, what fun this sounds like, and would love to attend, if I were closer.

Apr 28, 2025 05:40 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

I bet you would enjoy it Joan Cox Thanks for stopping by!

Jeff

Apr 28, 2025 07:47 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Jeff,

Since this is the 22nd year for the Gator by the Bay event, I'd say it has become a favorite for many! Cajun food is very popular now..hope you get a chance to go!

Apr 28, 2025 07:55 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Dorie Dillard Austin TX Yes, it's been pretty popular for some years now.

Jeff

Apr 29, 2025 10:00 AM

John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Hello Jeff Dowler, CRS the Gator By The Bay Festival 2025 is a great fun event to attend. Enjoy the Festival!

Apr 28, 2025 08:31 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi John Pusa Thanks for stopping by. And you're right.

But with some existing plans I don't think we will be able to go.

Jeff

Apr 29, 2025 10:04 AM

GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore

Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ

Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

great information. Thanks for sharing it.

Have a super fantastic week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Apr 29, 2025 04:00 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thank you GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore Same to you!

Jeff

Apr 29, 2025 10:05 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Jeff. This sounds like fun and I suspect this kind of festival is much more comfortable in San Diego weather than it ever would be in New Orleans humidity.

Apr 29, 2025 04:27 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

I suspect that's true Nina Hollander, Broker People complain about humidity here but it's nothing, at its worst, to compare to the humidity in the south that I have experienced, or even the Boston area in the summer.

Jeff

Apr 29, 2025 10:06 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Jeff Dowler, CRS hi Jeff... the humidity in New Orleans in late spring and summer months is beyond anything I've experienced anywhere. Charleston comes in a close second in the height of summer.

Apr 29, 2025 10:11 AM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

I would gravitate to the food and cooking demonstrations! Yum!

Apr 29, 2025 04:47 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Kat Palmiotti

The food is definitely a big draw, in addition to the music.

Jeff

Apr 29, 2025 10:07 AM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That sounds like a lot of fun and I would be looking forward to trying some of that delicious food!

Apr 29, 2025 05:54 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

The food is a big part of the appeal I think Brian England .

Jeff

Apr 29, 2025 10:08 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff this is my kind of event, especially the dish you have in your photo.

Apr 29, 2025 09:52 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

George Souto I get that!

I haven't had crawfish in quite some time...I may need to rectify that.

Jeff

Apr 29, 2025 10:09 AM

Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty

Mike McCann - Broker, Mach1 Realty Broker-Auctioneer Serving Nebraska - Kearney, NE

ALL Types of Property For Sale 308-627-3700

Hey Jeff Dowler, CRS I am so sad that you never have anything exciting to do...like count dandelions or pine needles! Hang in there...someday you will be able to do something!! :).

Apr 29, 2025 11:45 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Ha ha Mike McCann Broker - Mach1 Realty That's pretty funny.

There is more to do around here than one has time to do.

Jeff

Apr 29, 2025 11:56 AM

Lew Corcoran

Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA

Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks for sharing all the details about the Gator by the Bay Festival, Jeff Dowler, CRS! 🎉 It sounds like an absolute blast with all that great music and Cajun food—what a fun way to celebrate Mother's Day weekend! I can't wait to check it out! 🍤🎶

Apr 29, 2025 01:45 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thanks for stopping by Lew Corcoran. Yep, music and great food are the highlight of this festival. C'mon out to the Left Coast.

Jeff

Apr 29, 2025 04:44 PM

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!

Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT

Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Count me in, Jeff! Cajun food is a favorite food, never tried gator though. 👀

Apr 29, 2025 04:04 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Thanks for popping by Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! I've not tried gator either - not sure it's on the menu as they don't specifically say.