Florida Seafood Festival

Calling all seafood lovers and maritime enthusiasts! Get ready to shuck, slurp, and savor your way through the Florida Seafood Festival, a legendary celebration that has been making waves since 1964. Held under the shady oaks of Battery Park right at the mouth of the Apalachicola River, this beloved two-day extravaganza is packed with mouth-watering Gulf seafood, thrilling blue crab races, and fiercely competitive oyster eating and shucking contests. Beyond the delicious treats, you can enjoy the historic Blessing of the Fleet, a festive parade, the 5k Redfish Run, live country music, and carnival rides for the whole family. Whether you are coming for the fried mullet or the crowning of King Retsyo, it is an unforgettable coastal party.