The Crawdad Festival

The Crawdad Festival at Cal Expo is an annual event celebrating Southern-style cuisine, music, and culture, with a special focus on crawfish. Held at the California Exposition (Cal Expo) grounds in Sacramento, the festival features live crawfish boils, a variety of food vendors serving Cajun and Creole dishes, and family-friendly entertainment, including live music, carnival rides, and games. It offers a fun, vibrant atmosphere where attendees can enjoy the flavors of the South and engage in cultural activities.