Crawfish Fest Camping F.A.Q.'s
Your Campground Hosts
Melissa "Mint Girl" Keybida Camping Director

and
Andre' LaFontan
Some food, beer and soda  booths will be open Friday night.
Free jambalaya Friday night at the Jambalaya Booth.
All camping tickets bought on or before April 1st will receive a free platter of boiled crawfish on Friday night only.
Camping Tickets bought on Friday at the door will be $150 per adult
Admission Tickets received as a give-away has no value towards a camping ticket

Click on the 84RV Link above to rent an RV for the weekend.

 This FAQ page is current as of July 30th, 2008. Stay tuned for all the latest info.

The campground will be open for arrivals on Friday, May 30th from 10 AM until 9 PM, and again on Saturday morning, from 8 AM until 11 AM. Campers arriving between load-in times will have the choice of carrying their things in, or waiting for vehicle access. All campers must leave by Noon Monday.

Onsite Campgrounds
Camp New Orleans The original camping section, a party atmosphere. Camping in the rough with tents, pop-ups and small trailers. We have Thirty-six 20 amp 120 volt Hookups, with water only, no sewer or dumping station available for $80 each, Hookups do not include festival admission.
Camp Baton Rouge A little more quiet, Camping in the rough with tents, pop-ups and small trailers. No Hookups, No generators.
Camp Madisonville Separate area, set up for the big rigs and generators. NO Tents, Water and dumping station,
NO SEWER CONNECTION. Hookups do not include festival admission.  Order early to reserve your spot.
(12 sites) – 50 amp 220V, Water and dumping station NO SEWER CONNECTION $120 for the weekend
(60 sites) – 30 amp. 110V Water and dumping station NO SEWER CONNECTION $100 for the weekend
(20sites) - 20 amp .110V Water and dumping station NO SEWER CONNECTION $80 for the weekend

Do I need a special ticket?
Yes. Camping tickets are required for campground access at all times, they include concert admittance for Friday, Saturday and Sunday shows. Camping tickets are available in advance only, at $125 per person in advance  Camping Tickets bought on Friday at the door will be $150 per adult, under 14 free. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.

Will there be any special organized camp activities?
1 TBA and John Boutte with Paul Sanchez in the Jager Pavilion Stage.

What’s the site like?
It’s a basic open field, relatively flat and grassy, accessed via a Fairgrounds road, adjacent to a paved parking lot.

What amenities will be provided?
The site is handicapped accessible. It has running water, toilets and showers.
 Ice will be available at regular prices all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Free Jambalaya Samples

Should I bring a tent, a pop-up, or an RV?
That’s entirely up to you, but please let us know what you’re planning (use the order form), just to give us an idea of what to expect.

Where can I keep my car?
For your convenience, your vehicle may be parked near your site. After that, however, for everybody’s safety, it may not be moved until you leave. If you will not be staying for the duration, or expect to use your car during the weekend, you will need to park in the lot instead.

Will there be food for sale for the campers?
We will cook a  pot of Jambalaya for Friday night to be served free around 7 PM at the Jambalaya Booth.  We will offer Boiled Crawfish Platters for sale in Advance on our online store and Mail-order.
Beer/soda will be available for sale Friday near the DME stage. We will be cooking breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings. Scrambled Eggs, bacon and grits will be available in the boiled crawfish booth from 6 AM-10AM. Beignets, coffee and a  Fruit Cup will be available from 6AM till closing in their regular booths. The coffee guy has assured me he will be ready for you at 6 AM.

What’s the campground schedule?
The campground will be open for arrivals on Friday, May 30th , from 10 AM until 9 PM, and again on Saturday morning, from 8 AM until 11 AM. Campers arriving between load-in times will have the choice of carrying their things in, or waiting for vehicle access. All campers must leave by Noon Monday.

How can I coordinate group camping?
One way is to arrive together. For safety and efficiency, we’ll be parking campers on a first-come, first-served basis, filling up each area in sequence, so  it’ll be easier to keep you together if you all park at the same time. There’ll be a “holding area” where you can arrange to meet, or wait for the rest of your group to assemble, ahead of time.

The only way to guarantee group-style camping is to buy your tickets in a single block (using one order form)  Because this helps us with planning, we will honor such requests.

Will we be able to cook?
Yes, but not on an open campfire. For safety reasons, no pit or wood fires are permitted, small charcoal and gas grills are allowed if they are 12 inches above the ground. You must have an ABC fire extinguisher readily available near your fire.  You should bring your own food and beverages (but no glass, please), as well as an ice chest. Keep all food tightly stored in your cooler, secure in a vehicle (not in your tent), and maintain a safe and sanitary site. Food and beverages from the campground are not permitted in the concert area including Friday night. Any oil should be put in container,  Let us know if you need us to dispose of it or take it home.

Can I sell food/drink/jewelry/clothes/etc.?
No vending is permitted in the campground. You will be asked to leave. No Refunds

Will we be able to jam?
Certainly! We welcome acoustic instruments and all styles of music. We do ask, however, that you respect your neighbors and the 10 PM sound curfew.

What should I bring?
If you’re tenting it, don’t forget your ground cloth, sleeping bag and/or blankets and pillow. Pack comfortable shoes and clothes to layer for a variety of possible weather conditions. Bring food, snacks, bottled water and ice chest; toiletries and towels; hat or visor; sunglasses, suntan lotion and bug spray.

What's The Grove?

Campers will be able to set up day tents in The Grove  near the Main Stage (Look to the right of the pond)  on Saturday Morning as early as 9 AM. Single Day Ticket holders are welcome to visit and set up in the Grove. No Commercial signage on tents, no bigger than 10 x 10 and no sides. Tents MUST be staked down when unattended. We can't wake up Sunday and have a cluster of Tents if we get some wind. No Over nite camping in these Tents. This area will be fenced and you can enter only by walking thru the main field. Tents can be left up Saturday night and must be be picked up Sunday Night.

What should I leave at home?
Pets, kegs, glass jars and bottles, and, of course, anything else you shouldn’t have to begin with (fireworks, weapons, other illicit/illegal substances, etc.). No golf carts, ATVs (all-terrain vehicles), motorized scooters, skateboards, bicycles. Motorcycles can't be rode from the camping area into the festival area . NO PETS. Please don’t bring so much that you can’t leave your site as clean as you found it.

What if I have special needs or circumstances?
We want to make this an annual camping event, one that’s enjoyable for everybody, so we’ll do what we can. Let us know   in advance if you foresee a problem or have additional questions. 

Anything else I should worry about?
Probably not,  Fine Print: Management reserves the right to search tents and vehicles, and to evict anyone behaving improperly or stupid.

You will be able to walk back and forth from the campground to the festival all day long. Food and drinks can be brought into the campground from the festival, but nothing can be brought into the festival area.

Our festival camping areas are onsite on the fairgrounds property, a few hundred yards from the main stage.