Don’t Miss The Festivals!
It’s festival season in Long Beach! Here is a rundown of all the great events coming up.
Sea Festival: Dragon Boat Races
Saturday July 30 – Sunday July 31 9:00am
Marine Stadium
One of the largest dragon boat competitions in California, Chinese traditional art demonstrations, Chinese Acrobats, traditional dance, hip hop, music and martial arts performances. Fun, food and excitement.
Long Beach Crawfish Festival
Friday August 5 – Sunday August 7 5:00pm
Rainbow Lagoon Park
The best Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orleans sounds of music, tons of fresh crawfish prepared Louisiana style and served by authentic Cajun chefs, giant food court, children’s area, dance floor, two stages and beach bars to create the largest Crawfish Festival outside of Louisiana, right here in Southern California.
Long Beach Sand Sculpture Art & Music Festival
Saturday August 13 – Sunday August 14 10:00am
Grenada Beach
This year’s Sand Sculpture Competition will feature an impressive centerpiece sculpture built by a team of professionals. The sculpture will be lit for incredible night time viewing. Build your own sculpture, browse art and craft tents and enjoy food and live music.
Long Beach BBQ Festival
Friday August 19 – Sunday August 21 5:00pm
Rainbow Lagoon Park
The world’s best ribs, pulled pork, tri-tip, sausages, chicken and more. The competition is fierce and the flavors rich as award winning rib cookers and local grillers produce the best that their secret recipes have to offer. Hear local and nationally known bands, dance floor, children’s area, arts and crafts, and cantinas (serving water, beer, wine).
Tiki Beach Festival
Saturday August 20 – Sunday August 21 6:30am
Grenada Beach
Hundreds of Polynesian musicians and dancers scheduled to perform daily, an island market place with over 100 craft vendors as well as the famous‘Aloha Food Court . This event consistently draws over 10,000 guests over the 2 days and has been featured in many publications and television shows.
Long Beach Lobster Festival
Friday September 9 – Sunday September 11 5:00pm
Rainbow Lagoon Park
Feast on fresh Maine lobsters, live music, dance floor, beach bar, children’s area and more.