The Crawdad Festival, now entering its third year, has become a meaningful tradition in Sacramento, blending entertainment with community engagement and support for local businesses. As a small business, we’re committed to creating opportunities for economic growth and community connection. Bringing the Crawdad Festival to Sacramento has allowed us to give back by generating employment opportunities and providing a platform where small business owners can showcase their unique products and services to thousands of attendees.

Karaoke Lounge

French Quarters (Wine Garden)

Saturday & Sunday

Sing your hearts out at the Crawdad Festival! Located in French Quarters featuring a shaded sanctuary, live DJ, Bar and plenty of tables to sit and enjoy the atmosphere! 

Crawdad Festival Official Mascot 

Saturday & Sunday

Meet the official Crawdad Festival Mascot! Be sure to snap a photo with him!

Crawdad Festival Official Stilt Walkers

Saturday & Sunday

Meet the Crawfish Festival official Mardi Gras Stilt Walkers. They will be throwing beads. Be sure to snap a photo!

2025 CRAWFISH EATIN' CONTEST

Sunday, June 15th @ 4:00 PM

Sign-up here! Registration Deadline is May 25, 2025

CRAWDAD RACES

Saturday, June 14th @ 4:00 PM

Get ready to cheer on your favorite crustacean athletes as they claw their way to victory in our thrilling crawfish races! Join us for an exhilarating day filled with excitement, laughter, and the unforgettable sight of these tiny titans scuttling towards the finish line. 

Line Dance Lessons

Saturday & Sunday, June 14th & June 15th @ 2:30 PM

Get ready to kick up dust! Join us for line dancing lessons and get ready to show everyone your skills later in the day when the crowd line dances to your favorite tunes!  Line dancing is at 7 PM on Saturday and 5:30 PM on Sunday. You won't want to miss out!

THE CRAWDAD FESTIVAL 2025 LINEUP

Saturday, June 14, 2025

12:00 PM

TOM RIGNEY & FLAMBEAU

1:30 PM

MARK ST MARY

3:00 PM

DWIGHT CARRIER

BLACKCAT ZYDECO

4:30 PM

ALABAMA MIKE

6:00 PM

FRANKIE BEVERLY TRIBUTE

WE R1 FEATURING LIONEL BURNS SR

7:30 PM

GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION

RHYTHM SECTION

SUNDAY June 15, 2025

12:00 PM

DWIGHT CARRIER

BLACKCAT ZYDECO

1:30 PM

MARK ST MARY

3:00 PM

ZYDECO FLAME

4:30 PM

FRANKIE BEVERLY TRIBUTE

WE R1 FEATURING LIONEL BURNS SR

6:00 PM

ALVON JOHNSON

BLUES BAND

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Festival Date and Time:  JUNE 14-15, 2025

Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM 

Location: Cal Expo

1600 Exposition Blvd

Sacramento, CA 95815

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