The Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival celebrates our fishing heritage with a mix of great live music, nautical arts and crafts, children’s activities, environmental exhibits, delicious seafood, and, of course, cold beer! It’s a party with a purpose, since ALL proceeds benefit the FISH mission and the FISH Preserve! Fill up, Boogie down, and stroll our aisles of local artists and vendors. Visitors can bid on boats lovingly restored by the FISH Boatworks, wander one of the last true working waterfronts in the state, and immerse themselves in local history at the Cortez Cultural Center and Florida Maritime Museum.

Entertainment Lineup

Saturday, February 17, 2024

10:00 – 11:00 am: Shanty Singers

11:30 – 1:00 pm: Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones

1:00 – 2:00 pm: Introductions & Fishermen’s Fashion Show

2:00 – 4:00 pm: Eric Von Band

4:30 – 6:00 pm: Karen & Jimmy Band (KJB)

Dock Talks by Florida Sea Grant go on all day at Fulford Fish House

Festival Photo Contest Gallery Show at AP Bell Fish House

Sunday, February 18, 2024

10:30 – 12:00 pm: Soupy Davis & The Band

12:00 – 1:00 pm: Fishermen’s Fashion Show 

1:30 – 3:00 pm: Billy Rice Band

3:30 – 5:00 pm: Jason Haram

Dock Talks by Florida Sea Grant go on all day at Fulford Fish House

Festival Photo Contest Gallery Show at AP Bell Fish House

Date: Feb 17-18, 2024

Location: 46th Ave at the end of 123rd Street.

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