Thursday Admission

The Thursday evening concert will start off at 6 pm with a little early rock’n’roll, rockabilly and swing with the Bobby Sanchez Combo firing on all eight cylinders and will be followed at 7 pm by the energetic tunes of Gino & The Lone Gunmen, serving up a rockin’ mix of original hotrod rockabilly and vintage rock’n’roll. 

At 8 pm two-time GRAMMY award winner, Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience will take the stage to perform their exhilarating show of South Louisiana Creole, Americana and indigenous Zydeco roots music. It will be a show not to be missed!

Get in on all the music at Gator By The Bay. Downbeat for the festival is 6 PM on Thursday evening. Under the big tent on the east end, enjoy an evening of music from Americana to Zydeco! Back by popular demand, we will be presenting this intimate concert for the seventh year in a row.

The evening features two dance floors, comfortable seating and an upgraded table service option. Thursday evening food options will be offered by The Gumbo Pot, Flavors of East Africa and Crawfish Corners. Beverage service will include beer, wine, soft drinks and coffee options.

Two ticket options: General Admission provides for unreserved seating under the festival tent, Reserved Table Seating provides for seating at a reserved table with the personal attention of wait staff.