Pacific Islander Festival

May 2, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Fountain Valley Sports Park
16400 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 90807
Free,

 

Crawfish Festival

May 15-17, 2026

Mile Square Park Sports Park
Fountain Valley Sports Park, Fountain Valley, CA (next door to Huntington Beach)
$5 admission on Fat Friday; $15 Sat. & Sun; age 12 years & under free admission,  crawfishfestival.com

Fat Friday  5-10 p.m.
Saturday  2-10 p.m.
Sunday 12-8 p.m.

 The music and food festival formerly held in Long Beach has made its way to Fountain Valley and it continues to serve up amazing crawfish, well known in the South. The festival of fun includes: Live Music, Dance Floor and Dance Instructions,   Second Line Parade, Karaoke Lounge with Live Band and a Children's Stage with Magic Show and Balloon Sculptures 

FRIDAY CONCERTS & ENTERTAINMENT
 

SATURDAY CONCERTS  & ENTERTAINMENT
 

 May 15, 2026, 5-10 p.m. Fat Friday

$5 General Admission and $5 Beers

Live Music • DJ • Free Souvenir E-Photo • DIY Jackson Square Mad Hatter Workshop • Specialty Drinks • El Baston del Rey Tequila/Whiskey Tasting • Karaoke Lounge w/Live Band and more...as you dance the night away at the Par-Tay of the Year!!!

LALA Second Line Dancers
Join the Congo Line 7:30PM
French Quarter tradition pass down through generations.

Featuring LALA Second Line Dancers.

CASH PRIZE FOR BEST PERFORMANCE/COSTUME.

Orleans 2nd Line Club Congo Line
KLIQ Radio DJ Dance Lessons
KLIQ Radio Station with
DJ DiYs and DJ XX7
7PM AND 9:15PM
DANCE INSTRUCTIONS
KLIQ Radio Station
You are guaranteed to have fun. You will learn the basics and how to add freestyle moves to your dancing style.
Second Line Parade Contest

• Eric Turner Band - Rock, Motown, soul
• David Sousa and The Zydeco Mudbugs - The best of zydeco from the early zydeco pioneers Boozoo Chavis and Clifton Chenier, up to the modern innovators such as Beau Jocque, Keith Frank, Chris Ardoin and Step Rideau.

Karaoke Lounge with Live Band
Karaoke Lounge
with Live Band
SECOND STAGE
7-10PM
Included in general admission. Join us center stage and become the lead singer of a rocking live band!
Crawfish Festival<br>Official Mardi Gras Stilt Walker
Crawfish Festival
Official Mardi Gras Stilt Walker
5:30-9:30PM
Meet the Crawfish Festival official Mardi Gras Stilt Walker. She loves to be in the spotlight. She will be throwing beads throughout the night and during the Second Line Parade. Be sure to take a picture with her.
Crawfish Festival<br>Official Mascot
Crawfish Festival
Official Mascot
5:30-9:30PM
Meet the Crawfish Festival official mascot. He loves to be in the spotlight. Be sure to take a picture with him.
SATURDAY PERFORMERS — SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 • 2-10PM

• David Sousa and The Zydeco Mudbugs - the best of zydeco
• Mark St. Mary Louisiana Blues and Zydeco Band - Louisiana Blues, Cajun, Zydeco and  R&B 
• Andre Thierry - all accordion types
• Bear Brass - traditional New Orleans jazz, reggae, and pop  
   

SUNDAY PERFORMERS — SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026 • 12NOON-8PM
Mark St. Mary Louisiana Blues and Zydeco Band
12:30-2PM
Mark St. Mary Louisiana Blues and Zydeco Band will delight you with their Traditional Louisiana Blues, Cajun, Zydeco and mixes it with R&B and a little Country. We are here to entertain you, keep you Happy and Dancing All Night Long. His motto is "LET'S HAVE A PARTY Y'ALL" and Bring Your Dancin' Shoes.
Andre Thierry
3-5PM
Masterful on all accordion types, playing with a force few can match, Andre Thierry is a phenomenal talent who has been capturing the attention of music lovers all over the world. The award winning musician and his band effortlessly deliver energetic performances, blending his own electrifying sounds with stirring dance beats, exhibiting elite accordion style. It's feel good music that will captivate you every time!

Mark St. Mary Louisiana Blues and Zydeco Band
Andre Thierry
Skynyrd Reloaded - Lynyrd Skynyrd rock tribute
Bear Brass
 

LALA Second Line Dancers
LALA Second Line Dancers
Join the Congo Line
throughout the day.
French Quarter tradition pass down through generations.

Featuring Bear Brass. Bear Brass is always ready to lay it down!

CASH PRIZE FOR BEST PERFORMANCE/COSTUME. Second Line Parade Schedule:
Sunday: 2PM and 4PM. (starting near the second stage)


Second Line Parade Contest
Second Line Parade Contest - WIN $50 CASH!
$50 CASH PRIZE FOR BEST DANCE PERFORMANCE OR COSTUME.

Three chances to WIN!

Second Line Parade Schedule: Sunday: 2PM and 4PM. (starting near the second stage)

JOIN THE CONGO LINE!
YOU CAN WIN TOO!


KLIQ Radio Station and DJ Dance Lessons
KLIQ Radio Station with
DJ DiYs and DJ XX7
throughout the day & night.
KLIQ Radio Station
You are guaranteed to have fun. You will learn the basics and how to add freestyle moves to your dancing style.


The Arty Loon Show
The Arty Loon Show
SECOND STAGE (12-6:30PM)
With over 18 years of experience and over 1000 shows under his belt, Arty Loon is one of the funniest and friendliest family entertainers in the world. Arty's began by taking an interest in the magic at an early age. At the age of 14 he became a part of the Los Angeles Magic Castle's junior magicians program, and since then has been astounding audiences. With comedy magic, amazing illusions, spectacular juggling, fantastic balloon sculptures, hilarious puppetry, and tons of audience participation, Arty has created the ultimate show for any occasion!

Creative balloon twisting.
Crawfish Festival Official Mascot
Crawfish Festival
Official Mascot
12:30-4:30PM
Meet the Crawfish Festival official mascot. He loves to be in the spotlight. Be sure to take a picture with him.
Crawfish Festival Official Mardi Gras Stilt Walker
Crawfish Festival Official Mardi Gras Stilt Walker
12:30-4:30PM
Meet the Crawfish Festival official Mardi Gras Stilt Walker. She loves to be in the spotlight. She will be throwing beads throughout the night and during the Second Line Parade. Be sure to take a picture with her.
 

 

Fountain Valley Lobster Festival

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Fountain Valley Sports Park
16400 Brookhurst Street
Fountain Valley, CA 90807
OriginalLobsterFestival.com

$5 admission Friday 5-11 p.m.
$15 admission Saturday 12-11 p.m.
$15 admission Sunday 12-8 p.m.
Free parking ($20 Savings)!
OriginalLobsterFestival.com

1.25 LB Lobster Feast and Admission Bundle $40
 2.5 LBS. Jumbo Lobster Feast with 2 lobsters and Admission Bundle $61

Each meal includes: one (or TWO) fresh live steamed lobster(s), coleslaw, dinner roll, watermelon, fresh cut lemons and butter dipping sauce. 

28th Original Lobster Festival is back this year in Fountain Valley. While it launched its several decades of success in Long Beach, Fountain Valley is now its home in the spacious Mile Square Park.

2024 Music

• The Reflexx (Classic Alternative)
• Gypsy Dreams (Fleetwood Mac Tribute
• Private Eyes (Daryl Hall & John Oates Tribute)
• REMJ - Michael Jackson Tribute
• Fast Times (Ultimate 80s)
• Boys of Summer (Eagles Tribute
• Hollywood U2 (U2 Tribute)

2024 Attractions

• Fresh Live Maine Lobsters
• Dancing
• Tasty Eats and Delicious Sweets
• Free Souvenir E-Photo
• Carnival Rides and Games
• VIP Lounge -assigned seating under a canopy to keep you cool in an exclusive VIP area with all the amenities, all-day unlimited VIP access, complimentary beverage of choice, and front line privileges for meal line.
• Magic Illusion Shows as seen on America's Got Talent
• Karaoke Lounge with Live Band and more

 

 

 

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.