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Hey there, car enthusiasts and music lovers!

Mark your calendars and fire up your engines! The legendary La Mesa Classic Car Show & Live Music Event roars back into town for its 30th anniversary starting June 6th!

Cruise down memory lane every Thursday from 5-8 pm (except June 13th & July 4th) until August 29th. Stroll down La Mesa Blvd. (between 4th & Spring St.) and feast your eyes on a dazzling display of classic cars, trucks, and vans.

That’s not all! Get ready to groove to the sounds of live music from local bands performing on the iconic La Mesa Lumber truck stage (corner of 3rd & La Mesa Blvd.). Plus, a DJ will keep the party going all evening!

WHAT: The 30th Annual La Mesa Classic Car Show & Music Event kicks off Thursday, June 6th, 2024, from 5–8p.m. in the heart of downtown La Mesa.This beloved summer tradition features a variety of classic cars, trucks, and vans for the community to admire along La Mesa Blvd as well as live bands and a DJ every week (except June 13th and July 4th–no car show). To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Classic Car Show, we will have commemorative 30th anniversary hats, plus three theme nights throughout the summer, including:
-June 20, 2024–Rockabilly Night
-July 25, 2024–Country Western Night
-August 29, 2024–All About the 80s Night

Themes are based on the live band playing that evening. Guests are encouraged to dress up in the theme and dance along to the high energy bands!

The popular Farmers Band kicks off the summer live music series playing a top the La Mesa Lumber truck stage located at 3rd/La Mesa Blvd.
The full band line up for the summer includes The Farmers, 6/6/24; Blame Betty, 6/20/24;
Zeelund, 6/27/24;Bayou Brothers, 7/11/24; Stand Up Guys, 7/18/24; Whiskey Ridge, 7/25/24;
Private Domain, 8/1/24; That Beatles Cover Band, 8/8/24; Fleetwood Max, 8/15/24; The Farmers, 8/22/24;80z All Stars, 8/29/24.

Surrounding restaurants, cafes, bars, and a variety of unique retail shops are open to dine, shop and explore during the event each week. This is a free, community event and great for all ages to enjoy.

WHO: The 30th Annual La Mesa Classic Car Show & Music Event is hosted by the La Mesa Village Association and supported by local business sponsors.

WHEN: June 6, 2024–August 29,2024, every Thursday from 5-8 p.m.;
NO CAR SHOW JUNE 13th and JULY 4th, 2024.

WHERE: La Mesa Boulevard in downtown La Mesa (between Spring Street & 4th Street)

For more info click here!

See you there!

Hey there, car enthusiasts and music lovers!

Mark your calendars and fire up your engines! The legendary La Mesa Classic Car Show & Live Music Event roars back into town for its 30th anniversary starting June 6th!

Cruise down memory lane every Thursday from 5-8 pm (except June 13th & July 4th) until August 29th. Stroll down La Mesa Blvd. (between 4th & Spring St.) and feast your eyes on a dazzling display of classic cars, trucks, and vans.

That’s not all! Get ready to groove to the sounds of live music from local bands performing on the iconic La Mesa Lumber truck stage (corner of 3rd & La Mesa Blvd.). Plus, a DJ will keep the party going all evening!

WHAT: The 30th Annual La Mesa Classic Car Show & Music Event kicks off Thursday, June 6th, 2024, from 5–8p.m. in the heart of downtown La Mesa.This beloved summer tradition features a variety of classic cars, trucks, and vans for the community to admire along La Mesa Blvd as well as live bands and a DJ every week (except June 13th and July 4th–no car show). To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Classic Car Show, we will have commemorative 30th anniversary hats, plus three theme nights throughout the summer, including:
-June 20, 2024–Rockabilly Night
-July 25, 2024–Country Western Night
-August 29, 2024–All About the 80s Night

Themes are based on the live band playing that evening. Guests are encouraged to dress up in the theme and dance along to the high energy bands!

The popular Farmers Band kicks off the summer live music series playing a top the La Mesa Lumber truck stage located at 3rd/La Mesa Blvd.
The full band line up for the summer includes The Farmers, 6/6/24; Blame Betty, 6/20/24;
Zeelund, 6/27/24;Bayou Brothers, 7/11/24; Stand Up Guys, 7/18/24; Whiskey Ridge, 7/25/24;
Private Domain, 8/1/24; That Beatles Cover Band, 8/8/24; Fleetwood Max, 8/15/24; The Farmers, 8/22/24;80z All Stars, 8/29/24.

Surrounding restaurants, cafes, bars, and a variety of unique retail shops are open to dine, shop and explore during the event each week. This is a free, community event and great for all ages to enjoy.

WHO: The 30th Annual La Mesa Classic Car Show & Music Event is hosted by the La Mesa Village Association and supported by local business sponsors.

WHEN: June 6, 2024–August 29,2024, every Thursday from 5-8 p.m.;
NO CAR SHOW JUNE 13th and JULY 4th, 2024.

WHERE: La Mesa Boulevard in downtown La Mesa (between Spring Street & 4th Street)

For more info click here!

See you there!

Casa de Bandini In Carlsbad is the place to celebrate in May!
On Friday, May 5, Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! In addition to its traditional “Cinco” fare, the restaurant is also serving up drink specials by the hour and hosting live ballet folklorico performances throughout the day.

This is one fiesta you won’t want to miss.

You cannot reserve a table instead join the waitlist and they will call you when a table is ready.

Gator By The Bay Announces Initial Artist Lineup for 2025

San Diego’s Largest Music and Food Festival Returns May 8-11, 2025, to Spanish Landing Park

— Tickets on Sale February 6

Laissez les bons temps rouler! The Bon Temps Social
Club of San Diego is pulling out all the stops for the 22nd Annual Gator By The Bay music and
food festival, presented by Events.com. The four-day festival will feature 100+ performances on
7 stages with a stellar lineup of award-winning Louisiana Cajun; Zydeco artists and some of
the hottest names in blues music.

Topping the Zydeco lineup will be Louisiana Music Hall Of Famers Nathan Williams & The
Zydeco Cha Chas and GRAMMY® winner Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys will bring his
Cajun sounds to the event. Fresh off his 2025 BMA nomination for B.B. King Entertainer of the
Year, Blues singer Sugaray Rayford returns to Gator By The Bay, and joining him is one of the
genre’s brightest new stars, Louisiana guitarist D.K. Harrell. The lineup also includes Ozomatli,
Chris Cain, James Intveld, Wayne Singleton & Same Ol’ 2 Step, Selwyn Birchwood, The Revelers,
and Ruben Moreno & Zydeco Re-Evolution. The complete lineup includes 40 of San Diego’s
favorite performers from the genres of zydeco, Cajun, blues, rockabilly, salsa, Americana and
New Orleans jazz.

New for 2025, Gator By The Bay will feature exciting venue enhancements designed to elevate
the attendee experience. Highlights include an expanded parade route, optimized stage
placements for better viewing and a relocated VIP Patron Area along the scenic bayfront
walkway. These updates, inspired by attendee feedback and changes to Spanish Landing Park,
promise to make this year’s festival more immersive and memorable than ever.
“What an extraordinary lineup we have in store this year!” said Peter Oliver, talent director for
Gator By The Bay. “Our mission has always been to bring the very best of Louisiana’s music,
culture & spirit to San Diego and this year’s roster perfectly embodies that goal. From Cajun
stars like Steve Riley, Zydeco standouts like Nathan Williams, Sr., to rising blues star D.K. Harrell,
the talent is simply unmatched. Combined with our exciting new venue enhancements, this
year’s festival is shaping up to be unforgettable.”
A Gator tradition, 10,000 pounds of crawfish will be trucked in from Louisiana, and celebrity
chefs will be featured at the Taste of Louisiana Cooking Pavilion. In addition, the festival
features Mardi Gras parades, dance floors and lessons, expanded Children’s activities, and
delicious Southern cuisine in the Bourbon Street food court.

Gator By The Bay Zydeco, Blues and Crawfish Festival will be held May 8-11, 2025. Discounted
early bird tickets will go on sale February 6, 2025. For more information, please visit
https://gatorbythebay.com/

ABOUT GATOR BY THE BAY:
With its beginnings in 2001, the Gator By The Bay Festival is held on Mother’s Day weekend at
Spanish Landing Park on San Diego Bay across from the San Diego International Airport. It
features 100+ performances on 7 stages, Mardi Gras parades, 10,000 lbs. of fresh crawfish,
delicious Southern cuisine, expansive dance floors and lessons, and incredible music featuring
multiple genres, including: zydeco, Cajun, blues, rockabilly, salsa, swing, rock ‘n roll and New
Orleans jazz. Open to all ages.

The 22nd Annual Gator By The Bay festival, produced by the non-profit Bon Temps Social Club,
is proudly supported by the San Diego Tourism Marketing District, the San Diego Arts & Culture
Commission, and the State of Louisiana, whose invaluable contributions help celebrate and
share the vibrant music, cuisine, and culture of Louisiana within the San Diego community.

For more information, please visit https://gatorbythebay.com/.