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The South Florida Seafood Festival, Oct. 20-21, is a celebration of all-things seafood, waterfront living and giving people their fill of the freshest, tastiest delicacies of the sea.
Set in Miami’s historic Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key, this two-day, seafood festival provides great food and good times for anyone looking to experience and savor Florida’s best catch of the day. The South Florida Seafood Festival was formerly known as the Coconut Grove Seafood Festival.
What better way to celebrate stone crab season than to enjoy them by the sea at the festival’s Casablanca Seafood Fish Market.
With live Caribbean beats and a Live Music Stage featuring Bootleg Rock Band and Marquise Fair, grownups can enjoy unique cocktails at the Shipwreck Bar & Lounge and participate in a complimentary Sipsmith Tasting Experience, featuring Sipsmith Gin and an elaborate garnish bar, along with selections from Stella Artois, Landshark, Bud Light and Papa’s Pilar Rum.
Come hungry, because 25-plus gourmet seafood culinary partners at this family-friendly event will offer the freshest seafood all afternoon, including lobster rolls from Mobstah Lobstah, conch fritters, ceviche, paella, buckets o’shrimps, snow crabs and so much more.
Guests are encouraged to take part in the Kitchen Lab Cooking Workshop where Plomo Taco Bar, The Local Craft Food & Drink, Aromas Del Peru, Jaguar, and St. Roche Market: Elysian Seafood will conduct seafood cooking demos throughout the day, while others will take part in the Battle of the Bay competition.
The Family Fun Zone and Eco Discovery Zone is where kids can be free to explore and test their pirate skills at the obstacle courses, inflatable bounce house and giant slides. Be sure to save some time to browse vendors selling nautical-themed jewelry, art, and decorations.
If that weren’t enough, the Paul Castronovo Show from BIG 105.9, will be at the festival as part of its Hectic Tour. The whole gang will be there with plenty of great prizes, shirts, free drinks and other giveaways.
Show hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. each day. Admission: One Day Ticket, $12; Weekend Ticket, $22; Family Pack One Day, two adults and unlimited kids, $20; kids under 12 are free.
For tickets and more information, go to www.southfloridaseafoodfestival.com.
The South Florida Seafood Festival is brought to you by SWARM, creators of Grovetoberfest, Wynwood Art Walk, Sprung!, Basel House, Cinco de Mayo Brickell and many other fun, high-profile events.
