Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest just dropped its 2026 lineup, and it’s bringing a serious taste of Louisiana to northern New Jersey. The three-day party runs May 29–31, 2026 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta and is headlined by Samantha Fish, Rebirth Brass Band and Kenny Neal.
Beyond the big names, Crawfish Fest’s bill leans into New Orleans flavor with Cowboy Mouth, Bonerama, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr., John “Papa” Gros, Honey Island Swamp Band, Amanda Shaw, The Nth Power, Joe Krown Trio & Papa Mali, The Johnny Sansone Band, Soul Project NOLA, Ocean Avenue Stompers, Yarn and Anthony Morgan’s Inspirational Choir of Harlem.
If you care about the food as much as the music — and at Crawfish Fest you should — expect Louisiana classics cooked on-site by Louisiana chefs: boiled crawfish harvested from the Atchafalaya Spillway, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, po-boys (oyster, shrimp and catfish), grilled oysters, alligator, shrimp & grits and more.
Tickets are on sale now. Whether you’re there for the brass, the zydeco, the blues or just a pile of perfectly seasoned crawfish, this one’s for fans who like their festival experience messy, loud and delicious.
Festival at a glance
– Festival: Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest
– Location: Augusta, New Jersey (Sussex County Fairgrounds)
– Dates: May 29–31, 2026
– Length: 3 days
– Headliners: Samantha Fish, Rebirth Brass Band, Kenny Neal
Keep an eye on the festival for set times and single-day ticket drops — this lineup will fill out fast.