19th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival

The 19th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival features a diverse selection of dishes, including fried fish baskets or platters served with slaw and black beans & rice, fried clam baskets, grilled spiny lobster platters, and stone crab claws accompanied by key lime mustard sauce. Guests can also enjoy peel-and-eat Key West pink shrimp with cocktail sauce, smoked fish dip with crackers, creamy lobster bisque, and Bahamian-style conch chowder. In addition, there are conch ceviche, conch fritters, hot dogs, hamburgers, and a variety of beverages such as beer, wine, rumaritas, rum runners, water, soda, and coffee. For dessert, try Estella’s Famous Flan and Natilla, key lime pie, and other homemade treats.

When: Saturday, January 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. AND Sunday, January 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Bayview Park, Key West
Admission: $10 for adults, good for both days; children under 12 are free
Proceeds: Benefit sustainable fisheries management programs and youth scholarships
Highlights:

Live music and entertainment
A variety of seafood dishes from local restaurants
Cooking demonstrations and competitions
Arts and crafts vendors
A raffle for $250 worth of seafood