Comprehensive calendar of Florida seafood festivals, continuously updated with new and revised listings.
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September 2026 Seafood Festivals
September 5-6, 2026 — Florida Scallop, Music and Arts Festival on the shores of St. Joseph Bay in historic Port St. Joe over Labor Day Weekend. Two days of musical entertainment, great seafood and arts & crafts vendors at a new location. Admission: $10 per day; students with ID, $5; children under 12, free. Parking is free. New location: Gulf County Veterans Memorial Park at Beacon Hill, 8750 W. Highway 98, Port St. Joe.
September 25-27, 2026 — Destin Seafood Festival. Destin Seafood Festival is the primary fundraiser for the Destin Charter Boat Association. Admission is free, although there is a smaller gated VIP festival within the festival where attendees sample cuisine from local chefs. Arts and crafts vendors throughout the festival grounds. Friday, 4pm-10pm; Saturday, 10am-10pm; Sunday, 10am-6pm. Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Public parking in Marler City Parking Lot, Harborwalk Village parking lot. Also, free shuttle from the Morgan Sports Complex.
September 27, 2026 — 49th Annual Panacea Blue Crab Festival. Kicks off at 10 a.m. with Blue Crab Parade along Coastal Highway. Entertainment all day. Festival hours: 11 am until dusk, followed by fireworks after dark. Admission: $2 (Kids under 12 free). Woolley Park, 48 Mound St, Panacea, FL 32346.
October 2026 Seafood Festivals
Stone Crab Season opens October 15
October 8-11, 2026 — National Shrimp Festival. More than 250,000 visitors from around the Southeast are expected to attend this annual event produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber. Free admission. Shuttle from remote parking lots, $5. Thursday-Saturday 10 am-10 pm; Sunday 10 am-5 pm. On the beach where Highway 59 meets Hwy 182 (Beach Rd.), 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
October 10-11, 2026 — Treasure Coast Seafood Festival. Almost every kind of seafood imaginable, marine arts and crafts and live entertainment. Admission: $10. Hours: 9 am-5 pm. Indian River Fairgrounds, Vero Beach.
October 12-18, 2026 — Schooners’ Lobster Festival, Panama City. Fresh local lobster prepared every way you can imagine, and Schooners Sand Sculpting Contest. Proceeds benefit the Florida Aquatic Marine Institute and the Toys For Kids Foundation. Map: Schooners Beach Club, 5121 Gulf Drive, Panama City Beach.
October 17-18, 2026 — Cedar Key Seafood Festival. This historic fishing village is one of the nation’s top sources of farm-raised clams. The festival is now in its 55th year and features more than 100 arts and crafts exhibits, live music, a parade Saturday morning and, lots of great local seafood. Don’t miss Tony’s world famous clam chowder! Hours: 10 am -5 pm both days. Admission free. Sponsored by the Cedar Key Lions Club.
October 23-24, 2026 — SoBe Seafood Festival, Miami Beach. Not your typical seafood festival, but a high-end dining experience marking it’s 14th year in 2026. Indulge at pop-up cafes from Miami’s best restaurants with fresh seafood items paired with complimentary open bars, live music on three stages, fun and games, culinary demos. Seafood Slam on Saturday, $160/person. VIP Weekend pass includes Chef Showdown on Friday and Seafood Slam on Saturday, $275. Both include open bar at 30 bar stations. Lummus Park (14th Street and Ocean Drive). Tickets online here.
October 23-25, 2026 — Naples Stone Crab Festival. Kick off stone crab season on the Naples waterfront. Sponsored by the Old Naples Waterfront Association, the festival shows off the historic center of Naples. It also helps that this area of the Gulf Coast, especially the Ten Thousand Islands, is one of Florida’s prime stone crab harvesting regions. Most of the events are hosted at waterfront businesses. Free water taxis will transport you to all waterfront locations participating in the festival. Tin City, Downtown Naples. Read More
October 23-24, 2026 — Frenchy’s Stone Crab Weekend. Every October, for one weekend only, Clearwater Beach closes Baymont Street for Frenchy’s annual Stone Crab Weekend. In addition to fresh-off-the-boat claws the two-day block party features live music on stage. The block party is from 12 noon – 10 pm both Friday and Saturday. Admission is free. Food, drinks and merchandise will be for sale. Parking at North Beach Park Plaza (pay). Also, public street parking and metered lots within several blocks.
October 31, 2026 — St. Marks Stone Crab Festival. Gulfside fishing community serves up fresh local delicacies, and vendors selling everything from custom jewelry to hand-crafted furniture. Every year on the last Saturday in October. Festival proceeds go to charitable organizations in St. Marks and the surrounding area. 10 am to 5 p.m. Map: 788 Port Leon Dr, St. Marks.
November 2026 Seafood Festivals
November 6-7, 2026 — 63rd Annual Florida Seafood Festival in Apalachicola. Expect a big party here in 2026 as the commercial oyster harvest returns in October after a five-year state-mandated pause. Seafood, oyster eating and oyster shucking contests, blue crab races, parade, 5k Redfish Run, Blessing of the Fleet, musical entertainment. Battery Park, Apalachicola. Read more about Apalachicola and St. George Island.
November 7, 2026 — Stone Crab Jam. Historic Downtown Crystal River is closed off for this festival. Features fresh stone crabs, cold beer and wine, live bands on three stages, craft vendors, artists and food trucks along the historic downtown streets of Crystal River. Nearly 10 thousand attendees support this nonprofit event presented by the Kings Bay Rotary Club Charitable Foundation. Noon until 9 pm. General admission: $14.50 (12 and under free). 610 North Citrus Ave., Crystal River, FL
November 7-8, 2026 — Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival. Tons of local seafood, arts and crafts, live music all weekend. Free admission. Friday, Noon to 9 pm; Saturday, 10 am-9 pm; Sunday, 10 am-5 pm. Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, 600 Hill St. & Dodecanese Blvd.
November 14-15, 2026 –– Homosassa Arts, Crafts and Seafood Fest. Stone crab, grouper, shrimp, gumbos, chowders, lobster rolls, seafood platters. Hours: Saturday, 9 am-5 pm; Sunday, 9 am-4 pm. Civic Club Festival Grounds, 5530 South Mason Creek Road, Homosassa.
November 21-22, 2026 — Ormond Beach Riverfest Seafood Festival. Fried shrimp to fresh fish tacos, poke bowls to authentic Philly cheesesteaks. Held along Ormond’s riverfront, the event features water activities, a popular kids fishing clinic, chef demonstrations, a kids’ zone and vendors. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rockefeller Gardens and Fortunato Park, Granada Blvd. at the Intracoastal bridge, Ormond Beach.
November 21-22, 2026 — Yankeetown Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival – If you’re looking for “Old Florida,” this could be your destination on the banks of the Lower Withlacoochee River, just three miles from the Gulf. The festival, which takes place on the weekend before Thanksgiving, features locally caught Gulf seafood, entertainment, arts and crafts. Free admission and free parking. Sat. 9-5 pm, Sun. 9-4 pm. Riverside Drive on the banks of the Lower Withlacoochee, Yankeetown.
To our knowledge, there are no seafood festivals scheduled for December 2026.
January 2027 Seafood Festivals
January 8-10, 2027 — Sarasota Winter Seafood and Music Festival. Wide selection of dishes including fresh seafood, meats, and vegetarian options, all cooked onsite. Friday, 4:30pm-10pm; Saturday, 11am-10pm; Sunday, 11am-6pm. Free admission. Sarasota Fairgrounds, Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota.
January 14-17, 2027 — Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival, 23 South Orange St, Fellsmere. Frog leg and gator tail dinners. Hundreds of booths for unique gifts. Hear some great music and enjoy fun rides. Free parking and shuttle from Mesa Motocross Park, 100 Mesa Park Blvd. Hours: Thursday and Friday, 4 pm-11 pm; Saturday, 10 am-11 pm; Sunday, 11 am-6 pm.
January 15-17, 2027 — Punta Gorda Crab and Music Festival. weekend of fresh seafood, live music, and outdoor fun produced by Paragon Festivals. Marketplace of arts, crafts, gourmet food items, and specialty product. Friday, 4pm-10pm; Saturday, 11am-10pm; Sunday, 11am-6pm. Limited on-site parking for $15. Laishley Park, 120 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda.
January 16, 2027 — Apalachicola Oyster Cook Off, Apalachicola. Every year on the Saturday before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Silent auction, oysters, shrimp, smoked mullet, hot dogs, hamburgers, local beer, live music, kids’ activities, dancing performances and a 5K run! Benefits the Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department. Cook-off 12-5pm. Admission Free. Riverfront Park
January 22-24, 2027 — Coquina Beach Seafood and Music Festival. Enjoy live music throughout the weekend from an exciting mix of bands. Great food, great music, and great vibes at one of Florida’s most scenic beachfront parks. Bring your beach chair, your appetite, and your dancing feet. Hours: Friday, 4 pm to 10 pm; Saturday, 11 am to 10 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm. Coquina Beach, 2650, Gulf Drive South, Bradenton Beach.
January 29, 2027 — 17th Annual Riverwalk Stone Crab & Seafood Festival. Showcase for South Florida seafood restaurants and gourmet food trucks. Signature seafood dishes of conch, shrimp, crab, lobster, fresh fish and more. Admission is free, food and drinks available for purchase. Seafood dishes start at $5. $30 Beer/Wine Garden (21+) featuring unlimited samplings. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
January 30-31, 2027 –– Port St. Lucie Seafood Festival (formerly the Port Salerno Seafood Festival). “The Fish is Fresh, the Beer is Cold, and the Smiles are Always Warm.” Live Music, Arts & Crafts Vendors, a Kid’s Fun Zone, Mermaids, Pirates. Hours: 10-4 both days. Admission is free; parking is free. Indoors and outdoors. Mid-Florida Events Center, 9221 SE Event Center Pl. Port St. Lucie, FL.
January 30-31, 2027 — Miami Seafood Festival and U.S. Paella Championship. Yet another reincarnation of this seafood festival, which originated in Key Largo. This year, the festival is being held at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155. Open 10 am-6 pm both days.
January 29-31, 2027 –– Fort Myers Seafood Festival. Dishes are prepared using fresh, local and sustainable resources from Gulf waters. Beer, wine and mixed drinks available, and a variety of musical entertainment all weekend, featuring rock, blues, country rock, jazz, Caribbean and tribute bands. Friday, 4-10 pm; Saturday, 11 am-10 pm; Sunday, 11 am-6 pm. Admission is free. River District, 1400 Hendry St., Fort Myers, FL 33902.
Dates TBA — Boca Raton Seafood Festival. Sponsored by the city, this festival features Seafood Showdown with three Boca Raton chefs and a Crab Cake Challenge with 8 contestants. Seafood vendors and nautical-themed marketplace. Entertainment features Jutt Hoffman Band, Southern Blood, Leave It To Us, Nothing Wrong with Wet Socks. Tickets $10 in advance; $15 at the gate. (Children under 10 are free.) Saturday, 12 PM-6 PM. Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
February 2027 Seafood Festivals
February 13, 2027 — St. George Island Shrimpfest. Variety of shrimp dishes prepared by local culinary experts. Live music. 11 am – 4 pm in the western parking area adjacent to Lighthouse Park. Admission $5. (Children 12 and under, free). Wine and beer served. Fundraiser for the St. George Lighthouse Association (SGLA)
February 13-14, 2027. Cortez Fishing Festival. Celebrate the Cortez fishing heritage with a mix of great live music, nautical arts and crafts, children’s activities, environmental exhibits, delicious seafood and more! Organized by FISH (Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage), all proceeds benefit the FISH mission and the FISH Preserve. CORTEZ CULTURAL CENTER, 11655 Cortez Rd. W., Cortez, FL 34215
February 13-14, 2027 — Florida Keys Seafood Festival, Key West. Fresh seafood caught locally, prepared and served by local fishermen and women. Fried fish baskets, Florida spiny lobster, sampler platters with fish, stone crab, conch fritter, ceviche, renowned Key West pink shrimp, stone crab claws with key lime mustard sauce, smoked fish dip, Bahamian-style conch chowder. Sponsored by the Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen’s Association. Admission $10 (Good both days). Truman Waterfront Park, west end of Southard Street, Key West, FL 33040.
February 19-21, 2027 — Everglades Seafood Festival. Enjoy three days of live country music, carnival rides, arts, crafts, and tantalizing seafood in Florida’s Stone Crab Capital. Admission is $10. Limited free parking. Local charities offering paid parking. Sponsored by the Florida Stone Crabbers Association. No pets, no coolers and beer is cash only. Copeland Avenue in front of City Hall, Everglades City. Read more: Everglades Seafood Festival
February 19-21, 2027 — St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival. Seafood, music, marketplace of arts, crafts, and fine products. Friday, 4pm-10pm; Saturday, 11am-10pm; Sunday, 11 am – 6 pm. Admission. New location: Derby Lane, 10490 Gandy Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702.
February 19-21, 2027 — Jupiter Seafood Festival. Fresh seafood, live entertainment, nautical vendors, rides, $1,000 Corn Hole Tournament. Benefit Rivers Coalition. Admission $10. Hours: Sat., 10 am – 10 pm; Sun, 11 am-7 pm. (VIP Tickets $50, includes open bar.) Carlin Park, 400 Florida A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477.
February 26-28, 2027 — Englewood Seafood & Music Festival. Diverse menu of seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes cooked fresh by local restaurants and food purveyors. Seafood dishes are prepared using fresh local and sustainable ocean resources from the Florida Gulf Coast. Friday, 4pm – 10pm; Saturday, 11am – 10pm; Sunday 11am – 6pm. Free admission. Dearborn Street Plaza, Englewood, FL
Dates TBA. — Sandestin Gumbo Festival and Seafood Boil. Kick off the weekend on Friday with Seafood Boil at 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill, Miramar Beach. On Saturday, sample a variety of gumbo and vote for your favorite in the gumbo cook-off. Enjoy live music, explore family-friendly activities and take part in the popular Best Bloody Mary at The Beach competition. 12 noon to 4 p.m. both days. Baytowne Wharf, 9100 Baytowne Avenue, Miramar Beach.
Dates TBA. Babcock Ranch Seafood & Music Festival. In addition to seafood specialties served onsite, enjoy live music from local and regional bands. The festival will feature a diverse lineup of musical genres. Admission is free. Friday, 4-10pm; Saturday, 11am to 10pm; Sunday, 11am to 6pm. 42850 Crescent Loop, Babcock Ranch.
March 2027 Seafood Festivals
March 6-7, 2027 — Grant Seafood Festival, Grant-Sebastian. Community volunteers dish out the seafood at this entertaining festival in Grant’s community park. Craft beers and old standbys available. Saturday, 9 am-7 pm; Sunday, 9 am-5 pm on Sunday. Admission is free and there is plenty of free parking. Follow the signs from U.S. 1. Read this story:Grant Seafood Festival
March 7-8, 2027 — Homestead Stone Crab and Seafood Festival. Fresh stone crabs, seafood, unique arts, crafts and music, a full bar and kid’s play area. Bring lawn chairs. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Homestead Charitable Foundation. Admission $15. Saturday, 11 am to 8 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm. Homestead Sports Complex, 1601 SE 28th Ave., Homestead (next to Homestead-Miami Speedway).
March 13, 2027 — ShrimpaPalooza, Homosassa. Parade starts at 10 am, begining at Old Mill Tavern heading south on W Yulee Dr, taking a slight right onto S Cherokee Way and end at the S Boulevard Dr. Live music, great food all day. 9 am-6 pm. Hosted by The Rotary Club. Homosassa Civic Club, 5530 S Mason Creek Rd, Homosassa Springs.
March 13-14, 2027 — Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival. The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival is the major event of the year for Fort Myers Beach, home to a major Gulf shrimp fleet. Events include a parade, exhibition, Queens Pageant and the new shrimp-eating contest. Sponsored by the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club. Lynn Halls Park, 950 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach.
March 13-14, 2027 — Marathon Seafood Festival, Marathon, Florida Keys. The Marathon Seafood Festival calls itself the “Original” Marathon Seafood Festival to emphasize it’s the real deal – indigenous and authentic, serving fresh-caught seafood from the Florida Keys. The most popular item is a Florida lobster dinner. More than 2,000 pounds of local spiny lobster are expected to be served. Also stone crab, ceviche, mahi-mahi, oysters, shrimp, conchworst, lobster bisque, crab cakes, cuban croquettas, hamburgers, hot dogs, and sausages. Saturday, 10 am to 9 p.; Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm Read this story.
March 19-21, 2027 — Bonita Springs Seafood and Music Festival. Food vendors and musical entertainment. Admission free. Friday 3-9 pm; Saturday 11am-9 pm; Sunday 11am-6pm. The Poker Room (the old Dog Track) at 28001 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135.
March 20-21, 2027 — St Augustine Lions Spring Seafood Festival, Hosted by St. Augustine Lions Club. Rides and live music all weekend. Saturday, 10 am-10 pm; Sunday, 10 am-6 pm. Net profits from the Lions Festival go to support charitable causes. Francis Field, 25 West Castillo Drive, downtown St. Augustine. Read more about the St. Augustine Seafood Festival.
March 22, 2027 — Panacea Beer and Oyster Festival. The Panacea Oyster Festival has combined with the Craft Beer Festival, showcasing local farm-raised oysters and craft beers. Admission is free. Tickets required in the beer garden for beer tastings. The rest of the event is open to the public. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Woolley Park on Dickerson Bay, 48 Mound Street, Panacea, FL.
Dates TBA. — Port Orange Seafood Fest. Featuring a wide range of seafood (and non-seafood) options. Deejay entertainment and giveaways. Kids zone with reptile petting zoo, face painting, a balloon twister and more. Rain or shine. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. No alcohol. Free admission. 12 noon to 6 pm. Riverwalk Park, 3459 S. Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL
March 13-14, 2027 (Unconfirmed) — 10th Annual Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival. Two stages of free entertainment. Free admission. Free parking. Great Lawn in Commons Park,11600 Poinciana Blvd. Royal Palm Beach, FL
April 2027 Seafood Festivals in Florida
April 2027 Dates pending.— Fort Pierce Oyster and Sea Fest. Festival celebrates the Fort Pierce waterfront with wide selection of oyster dishes, seafood dishes, live entertainment, arts and crafts. Continuous entertainment on two stages. Admission is free. Free parking at the City Parking Garage. Saturday, 10 am-6pm; Sunday, 10 am-4 pm. Veterans Memorial Park & River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Dr., Ft. Pierce.
April 11, 2027 — Deering Seafood Festival, Miami. Admission includes entry to the Estate grounds, free activities in the Li’l Shrimp Kids Zone, science activities in the Deering Discovery Cove, and entertainment. Consistently a sold-out event, the festival was named “Best Event of the Year” for the past two years by the Greater Miami Festival and Events Association. Hours: 10 am – 6 pm. Admission: $25 in advance, $30 day of event. (Children 4-14: $7 advance, $10 gate) Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
Stone Crab season ends on May 1. Florida Lobster Season closed on March 31.
May 2027 Seafood Festivals
April 30-May 2, 2027 — Pensacola Crawfish Festival, Cajun fare features include: boudin, jambalaya, etouffee, fresh and fried seafood, gumbo, and more. Friday: 11AM-11PM; Saturday: 10AM-11PM; Sunday: 11AM-5PM. Admission: $5 per day; Age 6-12, $2; 5 and under free. Seville Square and Fountain Park.
April 29-May 2, 2027 — Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, Fernandina Beach. One of Florida’s most productive shrimp regions. Enjoy fresh shrimp and seafood throughout the festival site on Front Street near the docks at Fernando Harbor Marina. 102 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach. Festival weekend kicks off Thursday night at 6 p.m. with the annual Fernandina Beach Pirate Parade. Enjoy entertainment throughout the weekend. Arts and crafts booths, antiques show. Friday, 5:30-10 pm; Saturday, 9 am-7 pm; Sunday, 10 am-5 pm. Read about Things to Do on Amelia Island.
Memorial Day Weekend
May 28-30, 2027 — Palatka Blue Crab Festival. Family-friendly festival takes place the Friday, Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day in downtown Palatka and along the scenic waterfront. Admission and parking are free. Hours: Fri, 6-10 pm; Sat, 11 am-10 pm; Sun, 12-9 pm. Downtown Palatka.
June Seafood Festivals
2027 Dates TBA — Orlando Seafood Festival. Orlando Seafood Festival is a family event with multiple seafood vendors. Fresh Seafood, Arts & Craft, Live Entertainment, Pirate Show, Marine Exhibit, Boat Show, Children Fun Area. Seafood Market. Admission: $10 plus tax (Children $5 plus tax); Parking: $10 plus tax. Festival Park, 2911 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32803
August 2027 Seafood Festivals
August 11-15, 2027 — Key West Lobsterfest. The Key West Lobsterfest returns in 2026 after taking a break last year. Five unforgettable days to celebrate the opening of the Florida spiny lobster season on August 6 with an island-wide party. Proceeds support the Key West High School Scholarship Fund, For more information, go to keywestlobsterfest.com
The Port St Lucie Seafood Festival is a pure joke. It should never ever be considered part of the Port Salerno seafood festival for that was incredible when it was in Port Salerno.
Been to Port St. Lucie three times horrible absolutely horrible
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Thanks for the heads up! :-)
Fixed.
Twisted Tuna 4290 SE Salerno Rd, Stuart, FL 34997 is having a Seafood Festival Jan. 22,23 & 24 th