Event
Title
Florida Seafood Festival
Details
The Florida Seafood Festival, Florida’s oldest maritime festival kicks off its 63rd year on Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7 in historic Apalachicola. Held at Battery Park overlooking the mouth of the Apalachicola River, this event annually draws thousands and features fresh Apalachicola Bay seafood, arts and crafts exhibits and the famous Oyster Eating and Shucking contest.
The Food Row area of the Festival is something of a seafood lovers paradise from fresh oysters on the half shell to smoked mullet, and everything in between. Caught fresh, served fresh. All seafood is sold by local non-profit groups to benefit their organization. The Festival has also other non-seafood items to satisfy any Festival goers appetite.
Friday, November 6th
10AM || Park Opens (No Admission Charge), Booths & Rides Open
Saturday, November 7th
10AM || Gates Open ($10.00 admission, children under 12 free)
This year, the Festival has invited Marine labs and Exhibits that are hands on and educational for all ages. Learn about the ecosystem that makes Apalachicola bay so special. Also Meet local wildlife up close. Learn about how the Hardworking Fisherman of this community earn their living by demonstrations and educational exhibits.
Visit Florida Seafood Festival to view the event schedule, register for the Redfish Run, apply for the Parade, and more.
