Gates Open at 4:30 – Music til 10:30 PM

Thursday May 9th – Western Swing & Rockabilly Extravaganza  – Kick Off Party

The Thursday night kickoff of Gator By the Bay is going to be one big Western Swing and Rockabilly par-tay!! So, put on your most comfortable dance shoes or cowboy boots, grab your partner, and get ready to burn up the dance floor!

Western Swing Extravaganza

Featuring Rosie Flores, Deke Dickerson & The Whippersnappers, Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces and Blame Betty

See Below for Thursday Ticket Options

Thursday Music Set Up

Two ticket options: General Admission provides for unreserved seating under the festival tent, Reserved Table Seating provides for seating at a reserved table with the personal attention of wait staff.

Thursday General Admission: $65
Table Seating With Table Service: $145

THursday Evening Concert

Gator By The Bay 2024 kicks off in grand fashion with a Western Swing & Rockabilly Extravaganza you won’t want to miss!

Get in on all the music at Gator By The Bay. Downbeat for the festival is 4:30 PM on Thursday evening. Back by popular demand, we will be presenting this special festival kickoff for the eighth year in a row.

General admission and reserved seating at the Festival Stage on the venue’s east end. Limited capacity. Four band performances. One Stage. Two Dance Floors. Dinner and dessert options will be offered by The Gumbo Pot, Flavors of East Africa and Crawfish Corners. Beverage service will include beer, wine, soft drinks and coffee options.