Comprehensive calendar of Florida seafood festivals, updated with new and revised listings every month. If you know of an event that should be added to this calendar, let us know in the comments below.
February 2026 Seafood Festivals
February 6-8, 2026 — 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.
February 7, 2026 — 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 13-15, 2026. 56th Annual Everglades Seafood Festival. Enjoy three days of live country music, carnival rides, arts, crafts, and tantalizing seafood in Florida’s Stone Crab Capital. Headline act is country music singer Tyler Farr (Sat. 7 pm) Admission is $10. Limited free parking. 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 13-15, 2026. 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.
February 14-15, 2026. 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 14-15, 2026. 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 20-21, 2026 — Sandestin Gumbo & Bloody Mary 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.
February 20-22, 2026. St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival. Savor the food, music, and beautiful views of downtown St. Petersburg. In addition to the music, explore a marketplace of arts, crafts, and fine products between performances, offering a perfect opportunity to find unique treasures. Friday, 4pm-10pm; Saturday, 11am-10pm; Sunday, 11am-6pm. Admission is $7. Vinoy Park, Bayshore Drive Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL, USA
February 21-22, 2026. Jupiter Seafood Festival, Fresh seafood, live entertainment, nautical vendors, rides, $1,000 Corn Hole Tournament. Headliners: Maddie & Tae (Sat) and Havoc 305 (Sun). 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 27– March 1, 2026 — 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
March 2026 Seafood Festivals
March 1-2, 2026. 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 $10. 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 7-8, 2026. 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 7-8, 2026. 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 14, 2026. 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 14, 2026 — 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. Port Orange City Center, City Center Drive, Port Orange, FL 32129.
March 14-15, 2026 — 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 14-15, 2026 — Hutchinson Island Seafood Festival. Musical entertainment. Arts and Crafts. Hours: 9 am-5 pm both days. Admission $7 (Kids under 12 are free). Causeway Cove Marina, 601 Seaway Drive, Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce, FL
March 21, 2026. 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, but if you wish to participate in beer tastings in the Beer Garden, you can purchase tickets online. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Woolley Park on Dickerson Bay, 48 Mound Street, Panacea, FL.
March 21-22, 2026. 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 21-22, 2026. Miami-Redlands Seafood and Nautical Festival, formerly the Key Largo Seafood, Music and Arts Festival, has moved to the Redlands from Rowell’s Marina Park in Key Largo. Admission $15. Hours: Saturday, 10am TO 9 pm; Sunday, 11 am TO 7 pm. Fruit and Spice Park 24801 SW 187th Ave, Homestead, FL 33031
March 22, 2026. Panacea Beer and Oyster Festival. Festival features unlimited samplings of local and national craft beers in the beer garden and will host local oyster farmers who will have their delicious oysters available for purchase! Tickets necessary only in the Beer Garden. The rest of the event is open to the public. Dickerson Bay at Woolley Park, Panacea, Florida.
April 2026 Seafood Festivals in Florida
Aprl 11-12, 2026..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 12, 2026.Deering Seafood Festival, Miami. 10 am – 6 pm. Admission: $20 in advance, $25 day of event. (Children 4-14: $7 advance, $10 gate) 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. Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Palmetto Bay Fl 33157
April 24-26, 2026. 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; kids 6-12, $2; 5 and under free. Seville Square and Fountain Park.
May 2026 Seafood Festivals
May 1-3, 2026. 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.
Memorial Day Weekend
May 22-24, 2026. 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. For the complete entertainment line-up, go to this page. Admission and parking are free. Hours: Fri, 6-10 pm; Sat, 11 am-10 pm; Sun, 12-9 pm. Downtown Palatka.
June Seafood Festivals
June 6-7, 2026 — 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: $13. Parking: $10. Festival Park, 2911 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32803
August 2026
August 5-9, 2026. Key West Lobsterfest: The Key West Lobsterfest Committee announced the festival will return in 2026 after taking a break last year. Five unforgettable days as we celebrate the opening of the Florida Spiny Lobster season with an island-wide party. Proceeds support the Key West High School Scholarship Fund, For more information, go to keywestlobsterfest.com
Labor Day Weekend 2026
September 5-6, 2026 Florida Scallop, Music and Arts Festival, on the shores of St. Joseph Bay in historic Port St. Joe on Labor Day Weekend. Featuring The Scallop Gallop 5K, Scallop Cookoff. Musical entertainment all day (12 noon- 9pm). Admission: Saturday, $10; Sunday, $10. Parking is free. Bring your lawn chair. George Core Park (Lighthouse Park), Port St. Joe.
September 2026 Seafood Festivals
Sept. 26-28, 2026 — Destin Seafood Festival. Destin Seafood Festival kicks off the Destin Fishing Rodeo that extends the entire month of October. This 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. Harborwalk Village to Heron Harbor. Park for free at Morgan Sports Complex and get a ride to and from the Harbor.
September 27, 2026 Panacea Blue Crab Festival. Kicks off at 10 a.m. with a parade along Coastal Highway. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Entertainment all day, fireworks at dark. Admission: $3 (Kids under 12 free). Woolley Park, 48 Mound St, Panacea, FL 32346.
October 2025 Seafood Festivals
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
Florida Stone Crab Season — October 15-May 1
2026 Dates TBA. 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.
2026 Dates TBA 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 54th 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 21-24, 2026 SoBe Seafood Festival, Miami Beach. Marking the opening of stone crab season, this is not your typical seafood festival, but a high-end dining experience marking it’s 13th year in 2025. The first two days of the festival at selected restaurants are sold out long in advance. More accessible, though still pricey, are the Friday and Saturday events at Lummus Park, where you can indulge at pop-up cafes from Miami’s best restaurants with fresh seafood items paired with complimentary open bars for 21 and over, live music on three stages, fun and games, culinary demos. Friday admission for the Chef showdown: $186; Saturday admission for the Seafood Slam, $170. Both include open bar at 30 bar stations. Lummus Park (14th Street and Ocean Drive). Tickets online here.
2026 Dates TBA Gainesville Seafood Festival. Fresh Seafood, Arts & Crafts, Live Entertainment, Swamp Show, Marine Exhibit, Children Fun Area, Seafood Market. Admission: $10. 11 am-7 pm both days. Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3416 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
2026 Dates TBA 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 4th 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.
2026 Dates TBA Naples Stone Crab Festival.Celebrate the kickoff of stone crab season on the waterfront in Naples. 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
2026 Dates TBA 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 (600+ spaces, $3 per hour.) Also, public street parking and metered lots are available within several blocks.
November 2025 Seafood Festivals
2026 Dates TBA Florida Seafood Festival in Apalachicola One of Florida’s major seafood events in one of Florida’s most historic fishing villages. 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
2026 Dates TBA Stone Crab Jam. Historic Downtown Crystal River is closed off for this festival. Features fresh stone crabs, cold beer and wine, 6 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 100% non-profit event presented by the Kings Bay Rotary Club Charitable Foundation. General admission: $10 (12 and under free). 560 North Citrus Ave., Crystal River, FL.
2026 Dates TBA 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. Craig Park; 5 Beekman Ln, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
2026 Dates TBA Homosassa Arts, Crafts and Seafood Fest. Stone crab, grouper, shrimp, gumbos, chowders, lobster rolls, seafood platters. Civic Club Festival Grounds, 5530 South Mason Creek Road, 9 am-5 pm. Homosassa.
2026 Dates TBA 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, 2027 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.
2026 Dates TBA Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival. Downtown Sarasota at JD Hamel Park. Local restaurants serving grouper, mahi-mahi, stone crabs, oysters, shrimp, soft-shell crabs and more. Alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. Musical entertainment features R&B, rock, soul, jazz and Caribbean. Admission FREE. Friday, 4-10 pm; Saturday, 11 am-10 pm; Sunday, 11 am-6 pm.
December is an idle month for seafood festival
January 2027 Seafood Festivals
2027 Dates TBA. 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.
2027 Dates TBA. — 16th 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
2027 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
2027 Dates TBA.. 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.
2027 Dates TBA.— Punta Gorda Crab and Music Festival. Friday, 4pm-10pm; Saturday, 11am-10pm; Sunday, 11am-6pm. Produced by Paragon Festivals. Admission free. Pets are allowed. There is limited on-site parking for $15. Laishley Park, 120 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda.
2027 Dates TBA. — Apalachicola Oyster Cook Off, Apalachicola. Every year on the Friday and Saturday before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Riverfront Park. 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. Saturday, 12-5 p.m. Half-Shell Hustle 5K Run 8am. Cook-off 12-5pm (no entrance fee). Art Auction continues.
2027 Dates TBA.. 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, FL.
2027 Dates TBA. — 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. Mid-Florida Events Center, 9221 SE Event Center Pl. Port St. Lucie, FL.
2027 Dates TBA.— 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.
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Twisted Tuna 4290 SE Salerno Rd, Stuart, FL 34997 is having a Seafood Festival Jan. 22,23 & 24 th