Crawfish Festival
The Crawfish Festival is an outdoor event that takes place in Fountain Valley, California, at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. It features live crawfish prepared Louisiana style, a food court with New Orleans-inspired cuisine, beignets, and other international foods and desserts. The festival includes live entertainment, such as Zydeco, Cajun, and New Orleans-style music, as well as dance lessons and a Second Line Parade. There are also activities for all ages, including a children's area, inflatables, a petting zoo, face painting, and carnival games. The festival offers a variety of drinks, including the signature 'Screaming Crawfish' drink, Hurricanes, and Margaritas. Additionally, there is a live sports tent where visitors can watch their favorite sporting events while dining and drinking. The Crawfish Festival is held from May 15-17, 2026, and offers free parking. Children under 12 years old are admitted for free, although carnival rides and games, food, and drinks are not included. U.S. active military personnel also receive free general admission with a valid ID.

