Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest Announces 2017 Lineup

By Scott Bernstein Feb 13, 2017 • 1:16 pm PST

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Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, New Jersey will host Michael Arnone’s 28th Annual Crawfish Fest on June 2 – 4. The lineup of performers appearing across the long-running event’s four stages has been revealed.

The Fabulous Thunderbirds featuring Kim Wilson, Anders Osborne, Tab Benoit and Rebirth Brass Band head up the list of performers set to play this June’s event. Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, Charles “Horn Man” Neville, Henry Butler’s Jambalaya Band and the John Papa Gros Band are also among the acts confirmed for Crawfish Fest ’17. The full lineup as it currently stands can be viewed below.

In addition to the many sets spread across four stages, the festival will also feature master workshops from Terrance Simien, John Gros, John Ginty and more. Beyond the music, Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest is also known for the incredible food and drinks attendees can purchase, with all dishes priced at $10 or less. Festivalgoers will be able to enjoy fresh Boiled Louisiana Crawfish trucked in alive, Crawfish Bread, Shrimp Creole, Crawfish Bread, Crawfish Pie, Alligator Sausage, Crawfish Po-boys, Jambalaya, Southern Fried Chicken and other great dishes. Craft Booths will include African Art, Dancin’ Hands Jewelry and a French market with beads, masks and much more.

Tickets are currently available via the festival’s website.

Michael Arnone’s 28th Annual Crawfish Fest 2017 Musical Lineup

  • The Fabulous Thunderbirds
  • Anders Osborne
  • Tab Benoit
  • Rebirth Brass Band
  • Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
  • Charles “Horn Man” Neville
  • Henry Butler’s Jambalaya Band
  • Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie
  • Little Freddie King
  • John Papa Gros Band
  • The Stew
  • Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band (2 sets)
  • Flow Tribe
  • Kevin Naquin and The Ossun Playboys
  • Cabinet
  • The New Stew
  • Feufollet (2 Sets)
  • Yarn
  • Alexis P. Suter Band
  • Nick Moss Band
  • Mason Ruffner
  • Darcy Malone and The Tangle
  • John Ginty Band
  • John The Martyr
  • Kristal A. Livingston
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