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City of Boca Raton Kicks Off Its First-Ever Seafood Festival

Feb 02, 2025 by admin

The City of Boca Raton is preparing for a sea celebration with the inaugural City of Boca Raton Seafood Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, March 22, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mizner Park Amphitheater, located at 590 Plaza Real. The ticketed festival promises an unforgettable day filled with delicious seafood, live entertainment, nautical-themed activities, and more, catering to both residents and visitors. The festival will feature a bounty of activities and attractions to satisfy all ages and tastes to include:

  • Crab Cake Challenge – Feeling competitive? Join this on-site competition at the City of Boca Raton tent, where up to eight contestants will race to eat their way to glory—and the championship belt!
  • Seafood Stage – Get ready for a musical feast. With a lineup featuring The Holidazed, Vern Daysel and the Burning Breeze, and UnRavel on the Seafood Stage, these local bands will add the perfect soundtrack to a day of fun.
  • Claw-some Food Vendors – From conch fritters to crab legs, the festival will serve up a variety of seafood favorites. With local vendors offering dishes fresh from the sea, it’s a food lover’s paradise.
  • Neptune’s Marketplace – Explore the north end of the festival site for a curated selection of nautical-themed vendors offering unique gifts, ocean-inspired wares, and treasures to take home.
  • Seafood Showdown – Cheer on local chefs (Corvina’s Jeff Tunks, Penelope’s Kevin Avellaneda, and Loch Bar’s Yora Chan) as they battle for culinary supremacy in this high-stakes cooking competition, showcasing South Florida’s finest flavors.
  • Luna’s Fun Zone – Families can interact with the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center staff, learn about marine life, enjoy crafts, and meet Luna, the center’s beloved mascot, during select times.

Additional Information

  • Amenities: Chairs and seating will be available throughout the event site.
  • Prohibited Items: No coolers, outside alcoholic beverages, chairs, or non-service animals.
  • Rain or Shine: The festival will proceed regardless of the weather.

Tickets are available for $10 in advance through SquadUP, or for $15 at the door. For more information, email CommunityEvents@myboca.us

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