So I was invited to join some folks from work at this event and I said (drum roll please) yes. The plan was to get there at 11 and be out within 3 hours. Well the person who invited us failed to do his research and we learned that the crawfish was being handed out until 2 pm. So we grabbed some drinks and some stuff to munch on until then. The GA tickets got you free beer which was cool, but the VIP ticket earned you the covered tents and Cutwaters. Lots of ppl brought their own tents and coolers, but we were newbies and came unprepared. Thankfully it didn't rain much. This was my first time having crawfish that I had to actually work for and it was an experience. Something I will definitely do again. This event was amazing and well planned out and I would not mind attending again in the future. read more

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This event always sells out! I volunteered this year 2022 for the first time and the event looks like a lot of fun. I worked hard all day to keep the beer lines almost always very short. Beer, soda and water were included with the price of admission. We had kegs of Bud Light and Kona's Longboard lager, IPA and Big Surf golden ale. This event has been happening for years so it's very well run. Plenty of port a potties, vendors selling Louisiana specialties and, of course, the crawfish that's included in the price of admission. The crowd was very friendly and nice. Bring cash for beer tipping (for charity) and the raffle. I also saw a silent auction. Don't forget your sunscreen! The regular attendance tables do NOT have shade. Upgrade to the Tiger Tents for shade, exclusive bar and port a potties, and the crawfish is delivered to your table (no waiting in line). 21 years old and over only read more

LSU Alumni Crawfish Boil - The remains of the day - Festivals Near Me - San Diego, California

Such a fun event, ive been watching a bunch of my friends go to this event over the years and finally i got a chance to go! We had a VIP tiger tent tickets ($90 each) which was a bit more than your normal ticket but what you get for it, i think is worth it. 1. you're table is under the large tents, so you're not under the sun. If you have a regular table you should bring a pop up tent, but that can be a hassle and depending on where the sun is, it might not provide shade for you. 2. you dont have to stand in line to get your crawfish, they deliver the crawfish to your table, we were busy eating while everyone was still in line to get their box of crawfish. 3. you have bathrooms and beer stations close by. We brought our own food to eat before while we waited for the crawfish to be brought to the table. I was told to bring ziplock bags to take home crawfish, but we actually finished it all! They provided a roll of paper towels and a shaker of creole seasoning which was excellent on the potatoes. The crawfish is excellent, i liked the corn and potatoes too. All the free beer you can drink from Bud Light and Kona Brewing. I liked the Longboard Lagger the most, so good! There was even some cutwater spirits, vodka mule, gin and tonic, and vodka soda, it might have only been in the Tiger tents though cause my coworker who had a regular ticket said they didnt have the cutwater spirits. The live music was fun and entertaining and this year they even came around tossing beads! There were a few venders selling gumbo, snow cones, and beignets. The silent auction featured signed NFL gear from Reggie Bush, Alvin Kamara, and other St Louis stars. Tips: - parking at the stadium is free, but if you plan on drinking, just take an uber/lyft to be safe since the beer is free too. - bring some snacks if you arrive early or something to accompany the crawfish - Gloves were helpful. - I brought a pair of kitchen scissors to cut the crawfish tails in half, it made it easier i thought. - we brought our own sauces for the crawfish, we had a soy/garlic and garlic butter. this year was overcast and cold, but i think its usually sunny and hot, so sunscreen and a hat would probably be a necessity most of the time. read more

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So neat to return to a unique Event very well organized by San Diego's LSU Alumni Association, plus the great services provided by on-site staff and volunteers. I also look forward to seeing familiar faces from last time we gathered and also meeting new people that joined us at table A-1 this year. Front and center by the main stage. Veteran Yelper PJ smartly had ear plugs in place since the party music was concert loud! As one of my favorite outdoor gatherings in San Diego and of the finer kept not-so-secret events, the annual LSU Alumni Crawfish Boil continues to deliver a festive atmosphere, live bands, in addition to the tasty crawfish with corn and potatoes, not to mention the hosted beer (wine available) and soft drink stations strategically located. With free flowing beverages on tap from open time until 2pm, there were some lines, and traffic still moved along nicely as the friendly team of volunteers continuously filled up and handed out cups of frosty brewskis. Other notables: check out countless crawfish boxes being prepared at the back of the venue. ATM is available. Other merchants also set up to offer more snack options. Lots and lots of party people watching opportunities all afternoon. Stay hydrated, my friend! read more

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I died and went to crawfish heaven!! Maybe not literally crawfish heaven because those critters will pay back in the after life for eating so many of them... There were sooooo many crawfish... Everywhere! Here's the overview: when ticket sales first come out, coordinate with a group of 10 people and buy a table. It's a fun event! It's just like a tailgate. You come and bring a shit ton of food and sneak in hard alcohol and get stupid wasted waiting for the crawfish while also snacking on a bunch of other things (salad, cookies, cupcakes, pastry, alcohol, chips, etc). Get all the free beers that you can until they start charging (and save all the free beers you can). Then when the 50lbs of crawfish to come out at 1:30pm you're too f'ed up to even eat it... You'll eat 1-2 lbs and give up because you're too damn drunk to keep peeling it since it's so unrewarding for a tiny piece of meat... But it's fun because it's like a drinking parking and cracking on some peanuts. Come prepared! How do you prepare for a crawfish boil??? You are asking the queen of freaking out. I will list a bunch of things and what is a must have. -A canopy (only 1 person should bring this) -Hard alcohol (sneak it in somehow) -A pitcher or empty gallon of water container (get all the free beer and pour it in here then keep it in a ice chest to keep it cold and when they stop serving beer, BAM! you have 3 saved gallons!) -Latex gloves (not cheap plastic ones, latex gloves will help not get that nasty crawfish smell in your nails!) -Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses (keep away from he hot sun) -Snacks (chips, bread, salad, veggies, cheese, sweets) -GUM or MINTS for afterwards -Cooler, bags, ice -Hand wipes (get a big box of moist towelettes at Walmart) -Change of clothes for those messy eaters Tip: -Don't dump out the crawfish on the table, you want that juice and Cajun spice to soak in the crawfish, corn and potato. Also it's easier when you have left overs to bring home. You won't be eating all the crawfish... We had about 15lbs left over and took it home. The next day we sat and peeled it all and got there tail meat... 15lbs ended up to 1-2 lbs of tails. I know so unrewarding but so good... We froze it and will be eating it later. We saw so much crawfish waste on everybody's table... I wish I could have taken it all home... Best anything event ever. **oh yeah, everybody was wearing purple for some reason. And I don't know what "Lsu" crawfish is but they were delicious. Maybe a type of crawfish... KIDDING! It was created by a Louisiana State U alumni. Their color is purple and their mascot is the Tigers. Brilliant man! Thank you for bringing LA to us! Totally worth the experience and money. read more

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We've come here for 2 years and plan to come back for 2018! It's a great deal if you love a crawfish, beer and music. Most people are ok at peeling crawfish, but I'd say most are lazier than anything. Not us! We peel and peel and peel and peel and peel and peel, and of course all while drinking copious amounts of AYCD beer! God it's so good and delicious. I love the vibe so much that I'm confident I'd fit in real well in Louisiana. So damn fun. read more

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The best testament to this event is that I don't remember a damn thing... Seeing that little to nothing has changed with the prices, setup, Tiger Tents, GA, free beer, cooler rules, etc, my previous reviews still hold water. Long story short is that this event is still as good as it gets in San Diego and with little to no advertising you really need to know/want to go in order to attend, which I do year after year. Man, you'd think that after attending for 10+ years I'd be the "Duke" of this event on Yelp, but hey, can't win them all! See you next year, LSU Crawfish Boil! read more

How can I not have a 5 star experience when I spend my time with my buds who love me no matter how lame I am. How did I get so old? How am I the first one leaving? How did I eat so much? How do you guys put up with me? Anyhow... Danimal ends up getting our spot and we pay him....some time in favors (I think Michael pays doing durty things for him) Danimal also poses in silly pictures with me and gives the best hugs make sure you find his cute ass if you go! There are a ton of people, a lot of beer and a crap ton of craw fish. We usually bring way too much food to compliment what is already given. If you want a great list of what to bring....it's not here read the lovely review written by Jazmin S. that girl is spot on! Bring cash for the cool raffles or grab bags they sell. I didn't have cash so all I got to grab was Danimal's butt. I've gone a few years and I can see going again. It's worth the cash alone just to see everyone, it's a perfect time to catch up, drink, eat and be merry. Good music and people watching from the comfort of a front row seat as well. If you aren't a drinker they offer soda and water with the unlimited beer so color you lucky! The entrance was a little rough this year I have faith it will be worked out quite nicely by next year. Just make sure if they stamp you it's not super faded or just one corner......you will have to carry around your ID to get a beer or go all the way back and get a new one. Thank you Danimal for allowing us to sit with the cool kids, love you! read more

Don't care for crawfish or LSU? Me neither. But this event is a blast! Grab your nine best friends and get a table. Make sure to bring a canopy for shade, and bring whatever else you want to eat. Ticket price includes all you can drink beer, soda, and water. Only drawback is that events like this only have portapotties and my desire to avoid using a portapotty outweighs my desire to drink excessively. read more

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The 'first to review' by Susan C. pretty much summarizes what you get for $50 bucks. That is if you're lucky to get your hands on tickets since they sold all 3,000 tickets to this annual event in 45 minutes a few months prior to this big feast of a party. I was a crawfish virgin, never had the creepy crawlers but was down to take a crack at it at the Crawfish Boil. I have to admit, I was excited to try the stuff! When we arrived, the line to get through security took about twenty minutes since they had to check for booze or glass containers that are not allowed on the field. It looked like every other person in line were returning crawfish boil attendees since they had canopies and big coolers in tow (some even brought empty plastic pitchers for the beer fest). By the time we got in, it was all you can drink beer from 11:00 to 2:00 ($2 bucks thereafter until the party ended at 5:00), the Kona Longboard was my choice for the afternoon. They don't give you the crawfish right away, you load up on beer and other bring-your-own appetizers you want to munch on. I was on the hungry side, so I opted to get a $10 combo plate of jambalaya and three hush puppies at the Gulf Coast Grille booth to hold me over to the two and a half hour wait time before it was chow time. The crawfish was yummy! I don't know how much of it I ate, the beer I was sipping on between bites made me not care. The corn on the cob and potatoes that was in our 50 pound box (of nine tons of crawfish boiled for this event) were good side dishes. I hope to return next year, but will be sure to gear up with a bring-your-own canopy to put over our table so you don't end up with a farmer tan like yours truly. It was an overall good time and a fun $50 bucks worthy way to enjoy the long weekend. You basically come hungry, leave happy and enjoy the afternoon nap you'll need by the time you make it home! You'll have fun with all the people watching you'll catch yourself doing, the attendees really get into it. I sorta felt like I was in the South during Mardi Gras with the live band playing some festive, Creole music. Good times! read more

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Every year in May, the LSU Alumni Association of San Diego puts on a Crawfish Boil at the Qualcomm Stadium practice field, drawing about 2000 drunkards and 10000 pounds of crawfish. I've been two times now and love it. You get 50 pounds of crawfish per table that seats 10. Unlimited beer, water, soda, and sun also included for a ticket price of $50. There's usually a cajun band and lots of friendly drunk people in funny hats and beads. You can also watch the actual boiling of the crawfish from a distance---some lady next to me told me that if you're close enough you can hear their tiny little screams. I try not to think about it when I'm shoving their carcasses in my mouth. read more

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There are SO many amazing festivals and outdoor food events in San Diego, especially during the summer but I can crabs down say that this is definitely one I need to mark on my calendar annually. My friends have been going for years, and I recently finally got to experience the San Diego phenomenon that is the LSU Crawfish Boil. Didn't go to LSU? No problem. Most people at this event including all my friends didn't attend college there. This event is about having a day long picnic with your friends in a family friendly environment....and 50 pounds of crawfish to share. That's literally hundreds of little creatures that you and your nine friends will not even come close to finishing...but before the crawfish comes out around 1:30pm, you spend about two hours drinking the unlimited free tap beer served at multiple locations at the festival and you also eat all the snacks and food that you and your friends/family bring. They had a special LSU brew as well as sunny-day-friendly pours like Bud Light so that you don't get drunk.* Pro tips: --Arrive before the 11am start time to wait in line --Bring gloves (thank u Lisa W) to peel and eat the crawfish or else you will regret it for days afterward --Bring empty plastic pitchers that you can fill with the free beer! Then you don't have to keep going back in line and you can keep the pitchers at your table. Also, they start charging you $3 a cup after 2pm. --Infused fruit bites are the way to go (thank u Jazmin S!) as well as other finger foods and snacks --Bring your own paper plates and utensils for a less messy experience. And wet wipes! Each table comes with a big roll of paper towels. --If you wanna feel more festive, dress up in LSU colors - purple and gold --Each table is for ten people so get your friends together so you can buy a table together. Otherwise you will end up with strangers at the table. Which is still fun but more fun if it is your own crew. --Event sells out very fast! *Chip crushers unite!! read more

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LSU 2014 Crawfish Boil...Fun with a capital F! Buy your tickets in advance because this will sell out! It takes place on the old practice field at Qualcomm. It definitely helped that I went with a few veterans of this event. Bring snacks because the food is served around 1pm and gates open at 11am. We arrived around 10:30 and had no problems with parking. The line to get in didn't take long at all either. They do search ice chests/bags, but even then it's quick. This is what $60 will get you...Where do I start...oh yeah...free beer until 2pm then it's only $2. They had a few good choices such as the blonde, IPA, Pale Ale and of course Bud Light. Lines for beer and bathrooms weren't ever long either! Great Cajun music, more crawfish than you can imagine eating, potatoes, corn, a table full of you and 9 of your fun friends (some new). Best to buy tickets in groups of 10 so you can all sit together. Just a good time to be had by all! Be safe and take an Uber or bring a friend who can be DD. Things to bring: wet wipes (things get dirty), snacks, sunscreen, a hat, wear clothes you won't mind getting dirty, a cooler with ice, canopy (must have for your table), plastic pitchers...you'll see why... Sit back, relax with your friends and have an awesome time New Orleans style! read more

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I'd heard of the Crawfish Boil, but never had a chance to go because I was always working that weekend. This time, one of the companies that I work for has the contract, so I got paid to work it. I'm not a seafood fan, but there was lots of crawfish, and the music was great! Maybe I can get scheduled again for next year. And I forgot to add: For all of those people that were dumb enough to leave their Smartphones in the porta potty when they used it, I sure hope you learned your lesson about leaving your phones out. I had people continually coming up to me asking if someone had turned in a phone. I had one phone turned into me, and it was returned to it's rightful owner, and I didn't hear about any others being turned in. Maybe next time will be different. read more

LSU alumuni gathering? Not for me! But I was there for the awesome vibe, great company, all you can drink booze, and 50 LBS OF CRAWFISH! That was my first time to the Qualcomm stadium, good choice of venue as it's close to all major freeways in San Diego. Lots of tables set up in an open space area, some people have "tiger tents" so they are always in the shades. To all of you that don't want a sunburn: Please bring a canopy if your table is not one of those tiger tents, and don't forget some SPF 861892871 sunscreen because it's in THE SUN for a few hours. To all sticklers for cleanliness: A. Bring some antibacterial wet wipes because they have portable potties only. You will use them many times because of the all you can drink beer! B. Bring plastic or latex gloves for eating crawfish with your hands for 2 reasons. You can't wash your hands at the poratable potties after your #1 #2, and your fingers can smell like crawfish for the rest of the day if you suck their heads without gloves. Did I forget to mention the live music? I had a blast! read more

everything was perfect, exxxceepppppt.... (scene beings) (amicus grabs LSU Leo by the collar and slams it against wall) amicus: "Listen here motherfucker. I've been coming and spending my good earned money here for years now. We had a deal. I pay you, and you give me the goods." amicus clinches his teeth and scowls at the defenseless leo, "why the fuck are my crawfish unseasoned and not spicy?" LSU Leo: "bu..bu..but," the leo aimlessly fumbles and stutters over his rebuttal. amicus: "no butts mother fucker. ive been sucking butts for the past few years on these here crawfish and haven't had a problem. All of a sudden this year not only me, but many people noticed a depressing drop in the seasoning." amicus fastens his hand around the leo's throat, breaking a button on its collar. "dont play with my emotions, smokey. let me show up next year with a bunch of first timers, and find that my crawfish taste like bland covfefe- i know some people from 'Bama who would love to crash this party, just sayin'." Amicus unloosens the one handed choke, and discontinues looking into the depths of Leo's soul. Amicus helps Leo fix his collar and pats him on the back. "nothing personal, just business." amicus uningratiatingly expresses. Leo nods. amicus: "the free beer, live music, food trucks, and ambiance were amazing tho! I would be lying if I said I wasnt bathed in a bath off bliss" Leo scrupulously looks at Amicus' bipolar shift in mien. Nods again and walks off. (end scene) ...A memo was later found sent to LSU headquarters demanding the names of anyone involved in colluding with the cooks that lead to the blanding of the crawfish. The memo threatened to hack their emails and send their information to Kingdom Hall so that Jehovah Witness spams their inbox and religiously shows up at their door every Sunday. The author of the memo is unknown. Amicus was questioned and denies any involvement. read more

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LSU Crawfish Boil 2014!!!! Yep the $60 ticket was sooo worth it! Honestly when The Danimal invited me to this thingy I didn't think it would be as much fun as it was! Thanks Danimal that's why you are my favorite! I ate and drank until the button on my jean shorts popped. I'm not even embarrassed to admit it. I was impressed with how many people were there and how smoothly everything went. Lines were not long. Parking was a breeze, checking of the ice chests, bags etc etc was super fast. Lines for beer were fast and efficient. Porter Potty lines were not even a thing and they were surprisingly clean. They also have water, canned sodas and iced teas. Here are some things you might find helpful to bring when attending this epic event: -canopy -coolers with lots of ice -sunscreen -wet wipes -fruity or scent of your choice hand sanitizer for after the eating -snacks -plastic pitchers (to save the beer ) -newspapers -scotch tape -stretchy pants -your favorite people -bread for soaking up the juices -butter for the corn and potatoes ( I prefer it with lots of butter because I'm a fatty) -Christmas ( inside joke ;) Great Times!! read more

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Who knew you could have so much fun without the cops being called? This is my second year going back and I'm already looking forward to next year. This is pretty much one of San Diego's best kept secrets. If you were not invited by a friend or through word of mouth, there is no way you would know since they do not advertise. Luckily my friend Chris is a seasoned veteran and brings everything you may need to make the experience better. You will for sure need extra paper towels (they do provide some for you) and some gloves to keep your hands from getting raw. Your day will start about 11am when the doors open and your let in to find your table. You set up your table and then.... well.... you drink! Beer is included(untill 3pm when you have to start paying), you have your choice between Shocktop or Bud Light. The critters don't come out till 1pm. Time to get your buzz on. Soon enough, the bands are playing and a person comes and dumps 50 pounds of Crawfish on your table. Time to dig into these little lobsters, that comes with potato's and corn on the cob. Once you have had your fill, its time to go dance, people watch, visit the vendors, or frolic in the sun. Either way, you will have a blast. read more

Haven't been to this event in about 5 years but it has withstood the test of time . The location has changed for the better , ie. larger space , adequate amount of porta potties , grassy field ...... all good things ! The 50 or so pounds of " Mud Bugs" were very good and having lived in the South for a # of years I am quite an expert with the tasty little lobby's . I will warn you to not wear your fav T-shirt or ANYTHING white as these little guys are messy ! The Bud and Bud Light are FREE from 11am -2pm and you can double fist the whole time ...... I suggest you eat a hearty breakfast to help counter the 10 or so beers one can consume before the first Crawfish even hits the table (at about 1 or 1:30 ) . Great music , drunk hot LSU chicks , and fun beads make this a must-see S.D. event . See y'all next year suckas' ! read more

LSU Alumni Crawfish Boil - Festivals Near Me - San Diego, California

This event was sure fun. The tables were covered in paper, the crawfish were spicy and the beer was flowing!! We left full, tipsy and happy. One star down for the cost...$75 bucks per person for the tiger tent. read more

I mean great God Almighty is there a better family event in San Diego? Spoiler alert: no. It goes without saying that the crawfish tails were amazing and perfectly spiced and the beer was cold and we all ate and drank more than humanly possible. Seriously, there's 12 lbs. of leftover crawfish in our fridge right now because they give you more than you could ever eat in a 6 hour sitting. The best part was the live bands, the dancing, the kid's booths, and listen up... because this is important: everyone at the event is chill and low-key and cajun-friendly... and if you know what that means, then you know that we know have like fourteen new best friends for life. LSU people are good people and you can take that to the bank. Oh man can't wait for next year! read more

LSU Alumni Crawfish Boil - 50 lbs. of crawfish tails with all the fixins! - Festivals Near Me - San Diego, California

Nice to have the chance to experience one of SD's little known fun events...that I had never even heard of before. This even was HUGE!....located on the Bolt's practice field at the Q...this event is like a Nawlin's down home party. Free beer...more crawfish/potatoes/corn than your table will eat most likely...and everyone just seems to be in a good mood. You don't have to have gone to LSU to go..just grab 9 friends and buy a table....some expert tips that will make your day more enjoyable: * Don't haul in water like I did...it is free at the event as well * Beer is free the first 2-3 hours (they extended it an hour for the day I went) so what the pros do is bring empty pitchers and fill them up during that time...then the last couple of non-free beer hours they are properly stocked! * Ice...for the stolen....errrr.... I mean saved up beer * Canopy/Tent...this is the most important thing to bring unless you get a VIP (not really worth it) table...the sun was out in full effect that day * Tape to keep the paper on the table down...though after you get your box of crawfish it isn't as important * Latex Gloves...some people swear by this...but in reality if you have enough lemony wet naps you'll be fine...party of the fun is getting dirty right! * Napkins/Towels (please see above) * Snacks...again some people swear to have something else to fill your belly such as bread (to soak up the sauces) or other stuff...I didn't eat anything else...and there are places serving ice cream and other things is you need it * Sunglasses....not as much for the sun as for the other views * Games....i.e. football to toss around, flip cup table, corn hole , etc. Plenty of beer/food/toilets/space/fun to be had here...it is definitely on my list of events to go back to again! read more

Ok, so Beyoncé has captured us with her videos set in Louisiana, Spanish moss draped trees, plantation manses, ladies with quivering fans, poised for afternoon tea, and a quick cameo of a lady eating crawfish. Now you can be in that Beyoncé video, only live, with thousands of LSU alumni and friends. The best Louisiana experience in San Diego. The vibe is warm, strangers give each other high fives for no reason other than to say, "Bon temps roulee" and "look around! look around at how lucky we are to be alive right now!" (To quote Lin-Manuel Miranda). We are so lucky to be alive right now. If Mr Trump was there, he'd get the education he sorely needs. read more

If you have a Sunday to spare for good times and great live music and some of the best crawfish (at least that I have ever had) make a point to go to this with about 20 of your friends...at least! We had such a blast and ate and drank until our bellies were full. What a great event for the alum to put on, but even better that they allow outsiders! We now plan on going to this every year! read more

Drink some beer, dance, suck the head...don't forget to have a good time!

Fun event. However the crawfish itself was a little disappointing. Granted I can imagine the problems faced when boiling thousands of lbs of crawfish to feed an army, but I've had better crawfish at the Long Beach crawfish festival, but not as much fun with the activities there. If your in a big group the LSU event is definitely worth it. For a couple check out the long beach crawfish festival. read more

Here is the flyer for this years 25th San Diego Crawfish Boil..... new set up! Get your tickets before they sell out. http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102467259985-73/2013_crawfish_flier.pdf GEAUX TIGERS!!! read more

I've been attending the Crawfish Boil for several years now and I have to tell you it's one of the highlights of my Year. Great music, great food and great company. These NOLA folks really know how to throw a party. Let the good times roll! read more