The Florida Seafood Festival is a two day event annually drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the historic town of Apalachicola in scenic Franklin County. The Festival is held at the mouth of the Apalachicola river under the shady oaks of Apalachicola’s Battery Park.

The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood related events, Musical Entertainment. Some of the notable events include Oyster Eating and Oyster Shucking contest, Blue Crab Races, Photo Contest, Parade, 5k Redfish Run, The Blessing of the Fleet, History of the Festival Exhibit and Tonging For Treasure.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, November 3, 2023

10:00 am – Park Opens (No Admission Charge), Booths Open
4:45 pm – 7:00 pm – Christian Musical Entertainment
4:00 pm – Blessing of the Fleet
4:30 pm – Arrival of King Retsyo & Miss Florida Seafood
4:45 pm – Opening Ceremonies (Information Booth)
6:00 pm – Live Christian Music
7:30 pm – Live Christian Music Headliner
10:30 pm – Park Closes

Saturday, November 4, 2023

7:00 am – Registration for Redfish Run (Front Steps of Gibson Inn)
8:00 am – Start of Redfish Run
10:00 am – Gates Open ($5.00 admission, children under 12 free)
10:00 am – Parade Starts (Hwy 98)
1:00 – 5:00 pm – Blue Crab Races (at the top of each hour, children under 12)
1:00 pm – Oyster Shucking Contest
1:15 pm – Oyster Eating Contest
8:30 pm – Live Music Headliner – Elvie Shane
10:30 pm – Park Closes

Date: November 3-4, 2023

Location: Battery Park - 1 Bay Ave, Apalachicola, FL

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