<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>Being situated along the Gulf makes Tampa a seafood lover's paradise. While we're home to some incredible seafood restaurants, there are also several fun and unique ways to get your seafood fix throughout the year without sitting at a table or making a reservation.
Tampa has some amazing festivals throughout the year, from art fests to music and food fests. A few times a year, locals and visitors can also catch several seafood festivals around town. Here are the annual ones that you'll definitely want to add to your calendar starting with summer and going into 2025. Make sure to keep checking back for updates and new dates.
Keep in Mind: Stone Crab season runs October 15 – May 1, and lobster season in the Florida Keys runs August 6 through March 31 every year. Key West's famous Lobsterfest is August 8 – 11th this year.
Updated January 2025 by Brie Gorecki.
2025 Festivals
October's Best Seafood Festivals
41st Annual Clearwater Block Party
When: October 24 and 25, 2025, 12 p.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 41 Baymont St., Clearwater
In its 41st year, the Stone Crab Weekend block party has more than just those tasty claws, there will also be plenty of live music and Fun activities! For one weekend only in October every year, Frenchy's celebrates the opening of Stone Crab season with two party locations. Catch the annual Clearwater Beach Block Party at Frenchy's Original Cafe and the Backlot Bash at Frenchy's Stone Crab in Dunedin. You can catch the full list of live music performances here. More details will be revealed soon, so check back here at a later date!
Cost: Free. Food, drinks and merchandise will be for sale.
STONE CRAB SEAFOOD MARKET BACKLOT BASH
When: October 24 and 25, 2025
Where: 501 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin
You wont want to miss this deliciousness! We are still awaiting the details for this year's bash so check back here closer to the event date for more details.
November's Best Seafood Festivals
17th Annual Crystal River Stone Crab Jam
When: Saturday, November 1, 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 610 North Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL 34428
For one day only, Historic Downtown Crystal River is closed down for this fun festival hosting craft vendors, artists and food trucks. Come and dine on fresh stone crab, enjoy cold beer (or wine) and listen to up to 6 live bands on three stages. Nearly 10 thousand attendees support this 100% non-profit event presented by the Kings Bay Rotary Club Charitable Foundation.
Music Lineup:
Stage 1
The Johansons
Big Brother Band
Stage 2
Kenny and the Heads
22N
Stage 3
Used to e Bad
Borderline
Cost: admission is $14.28 online
TARPON SPRINGS SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
When: November 7-9, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Craig Park – 5 Beekman Lane, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
The Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival offers a wide variety of delicious food options, including non-seafood dishes. There will also be a variety of arts and crafts vendors, activities, a chefs competition, and more!
Cost: Free
HOMOSASSA ARTS, CRAFTS AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
When: Novemeber 8-9, 2025
Where: Homosassa Civic Club’s Festival Grounds, 5530 S. Mason Creek Road, Homosassa, FL
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of one of west Central Florida's most beloved Fall Festivals in Historic Old Homosassa featuring arts, crafts, entertainment and SEAFOOD! Slow down and enjoy the Old Florida feel of Homosassa, just over an hour north of Tampa where the catch is fresh from the Gulf, just minutes away.
Cost: $5 donation requested
35th Annual Ruskin Seafood & Arts Festival
When: November 15 and 16, 2025
Where: E.G. Simmons Park, 2401, 19th Ave. NW, Ruskin
Bring your appetites for the 35th Annual Ruskin Seafood & Arts Festival! Enjoy mouth watering seafood, an arts and crafts market, car show, live music on both days, and delicious beverages. There are other food options for those who aren't big fans of seafood!
Live Music Performances:
January's Best Seafood Festivals
Tampa Oyster Fest
When: January 12, 2025, from 1-5 p.m.
Where: Tabellas at Delaney Creek, Tampa
Kick off your New Year with a SHUCKIN’ good time at the Tampa Oyster Fest! A day filled with delicious oysters, specialty cocktails, live music, premium tastings, exciting games, football and more! Whether you're an oyster enthusiast or just looking for a good ole Sunday Funday, this event is for you!
Cost: Tickets from $150. Use code “DATENIGHT” for $20 off
32ND ANNUAL BRANDON SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
When: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Where: Rotary’s Camp Florida, 1915 Camp Florida Rd, Brandon, FL 33510
The Annual Brandon Seafood Festival, hosted by the Brandon '86 Rotary Club, is expected to have it's best year ever raising money for charity causes.
The price includes all-you-can-eat seafood and drinks featuring Southern fried fish, shrimp, hush puppies, coleslaw, hamburgers, hot dogs and more. There will be water, Gatorade and beer on hand to drink. In addition to the all-you-can-eat buffet, families can enjoy live music, games, bounce houses, musical chairs for the kids and more.
All proceeds from the event benefit international and local charities, including the Outreach Clinic, ECHO, Everyday Blessings and Rotary’s Camp Florida.
Cost: Admission is $35 prepaid, or $40 at the door, with children 12 and under free with a paid adult + can of food for the food drive.
5TH ANNUAL ENGLEWOOD SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL
When: January 31 – February 2, 2025
Where: Pioneer Park, 348 W Green St, Englewood, FL
The fun and relaxation starts Friday evening 4pm-10pm and continues Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am-6pm.
Choose foods from a diverse menu of seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes all cooked fresh on site by local restaurants and food purveyors. Seafood dishes are prepared using only the freshest local and sustainable ocean resources from the Florida Gulf Coast.
While immersed in great food, listen to some of Florida’s top musical groups from genres such as R&B, blues, jazz, rock and Caribbean sounds. During breaks between performances, enjoy time shopping a marketplace of fine arts, crafts, and select fine products and food items.
Cost: Admission is free. Food prices vary.
February's Best Seafood
Safety Harbor Art & Seafood on the Waterfront
When: February 22 – 23, 2025
Where: Safety Harbor Waterfront Park
Art & Seafood on the Waterfront has quickly become the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s signature event. Featuring the area’s best seafood, over 50 national artists, entertainment, music, and art activities there is something for everyone.
Juried fine art, crab cake competition, delicious local seafood, interactive art activities, entertainment for all ages and a full music stage will also be featured.
Cost: Free (VIP packages available for purchase)
10TH ANNUAL SUNWEST CRAB & SHRIMP FESTIVAL
When: February 22 – 23, 2025
Where: Sun West Park, 17362 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson, FL
Admission includes entertainment, shows, live bands, and access to even more seafood options than ever before. Included this year, visit our rum sampling stations and participate in our Hermit Crab Races. There will also be a full line-up of live bands and tribute performances.
Food and beverages are for sale all weekend with over 15 seafood vendors and other local food trucks.
Pasco County charges a $5 parking fee at SunWest Park. There is a free parking lot just south of the park. It's a 5-minute walk.
Cost: Admission $10 online or $15 at the gate. Children 18 and under get in free.
March's Best Seafood Festivals
SHRIMPAPALOOZA
When: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Where: Homosassa Civic Center at Yulee and Mason Creek, Homosassa, FL
The annual festival hosted by The Rotary Club of Homosassa Charitiable Foundation takes place at the Homosassa Civic Center from 9am-6pm. Thousands of partygoers from all over the state attend every year emphasizing the fun in fundraising. With an awesome Parade, Live Music, Tons of Great Food, there is guaranteed fun for all ages.
Cost: Not specified
43RD ANNUAL JOHN'S PASS SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
When: March 28-30, 2025
Where: 12902 Village Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL
The historic John's Pass Village and Boardwalk in Madeira Beach will once again become a venue for a large celebration of fresh gulf seafood. The three-day outdoor event features hundreds of local vendors offering a plethora of seafood, an arts and crafts show, live music, and various family and friends activities.
Cost: Free admission. Food prices vary.
If you're willing to drive a little farther…
Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival
When: Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19, 2025
Where: Beach-side City Park
When you’re ready to slow down to island time to bond with your fellow foodie, spend a few romantic days in Cedar Key to enjoy the Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival. This charming, sleepy village town — which has just about 800 full-time residents — comes to life when its historic 2nd Street boasts over 100 arts and crafts exhibitors, live music by local musicians and, of course, plenty of seafood and downhome fare.
Cost: Free
Other ideas: Check out other great seafood festivals in Orlando over on our sister site!
Some of our other favorite seafood festivals to look forward to:
ANNUAL ST. PETERSBURG SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL
When: 2025 Dates TBA
Where: Vinoy Park, Bayshore Drive Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL
Festivities begin Friday evening from 4pm-10pm and continue Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am-6pm.
Select from delectable foods cooked on site incorporating the freshest ingredients by local restaurants and food purveyors. A variety of seafood entrees and vegetarian dishes will be available, along with a diversity of side dishes and desserts, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
While enjoying your meal, sit back and relax to musical entertainment consisting of live on-stage performances by some of the most creative and talented musicians from both the local and regional circuit.
Bring your friends and family to enjoy the food, music, and beautiful views of downtown St. Pete. As an added bonus, there will also be a marketplace of arts, crafts, and other fine products.
Cost: $5 admission
Annual Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival
When: 2025 TBA
Where: Sarasota Fairgrounds, Ringling Blvd.,
Get back outdoors and enjoy a weekend of pure relaxation full of great food and wonderful live music at the 8th annual Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival.
This seafood and music festival is created like a great meal, incorporating and blending the finest ingredients. Choose entrees (seafood, meat, and vegetarian) cooked fresh onsite. Select from a diversity of side dishes, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and desserts!
The final ‘seasoning’ to the event is a marketplace of arts and crafts (e.g., painting, jewelry, ceramics, woodworking) along with gourmet food items and specialty products. Enjoy shopping during the breaks between band performances!
Entertainment lineup
Friday
Scarlet Drive
The Bill Rice Band
Damon Fowler
Saturday
Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio
Trey Wanvig Band
Rock Candy
Derek Lersch
Deb & The Dynamics
Sunday
Dr. Dave Band
Greg Billings and The Stay Up Lates
22N
Cost: Admission is free. Food prices vary.
6th Annual Siesta Beach Seafood and Music Festival
When: 2025 TBA
Where: Siesta Key Pavilion, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL
Bring family and friends to enjoy fresh seafood and outstanding live musical performances!
This event will offer a variety of seafood, cooked fresh on site. Seafood dishes are prepared using fresh, local and sustainable ocean resources from the Florida Gulf Coast. Select from meat and vegetarian offerings and a diverse menu of side dishes and desserts. Alcoholic, non-alcoholic and fruit drinks are available.
On the breaks between performances, enjoy shopping in a marketplace of fine arts, crafts, and select fine products and food items.
Live Entertainment
Friday
Big Night Out
Kettle of Fish
Sean Chambers
Saturday
Undr8ed Band
Memphis Lightning
Dr. Dave Band
Annika Chambers Deslauriers & Paul Deslauriers
Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio
Sunday
Trey Wanving Band
K-Luve & United Funk Foundation
Gas House Gorillas
Cost: TBD
