About The Festival

What started as a small crawfish boil for 70 people homesick for boiled crawfish in 1989, has turned into Michael Arnone's 34th Annual Crawfish Fest June 4-6, 2027 at The Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ. Featuring the best Music and Food that Louisiana and New Orleans has to offer. Cajun, Zydeco, Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel and Jazz on The Main Stage and Pavilion Stage, that will include a wooden dance floor.

Our Crawfish Fest Online Store will open Sept 1st, 2026, at 10 AM ET to purchase all 2027 Adult (under 14) Crawfish Fest Single Day, 2 Day Combo, Group, 4 day/3 nights Camping/ Admission Ticket and King Crawfish Krewe Pit Passes (main stage pit passes. Must be 21 to enter the pit. No chairs, food or drinks in the pit) ) Tickets will be available at the gate Day of Show. (under 14 free with parent) on Saturday and Sunday only.

Michael Arnone's Jambalaya Mix is now available on Amazon. Subscribe and save 15%. Blended in New Orleans, A Certified Louisiana Product based on our made from scratch family recipe that was made in the large 45-gallon cast iron pots at our festival by Michael's Daddy Vince for many years and now by Michael's nephew, Justin Arnone. Easy to make on your stove, just add your favorite protein. Great for your family, staff, clients, and holidays.

Enjoy Boiled Crawfish, Pork Sausage/Chicken Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee, Alligator Sausage, Po-boys (oyster, shrimp and catfish), Char Grilled Oysters, Southern Fried Chicken and the other great dishes that are available for purchase on our Menu. Driving Directions are easy. We are less than 1 hr from NYC. No comfort Pets, Service animals trained for a specific task only. Free Parking.