Feb 15th and 16th, 2025

Feb 15th and 16th, 2025

The freshest seafood caught, prepared and served by your local fisherman

Florida Keys Seafood Festival

A two day celebration of the bounty of the sea

The 19th Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival is Saturday, February 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. AND Sunday, February 16th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Truman Waterfront Park, Key West.

There is a $10 admission charge per person for adults, good for both days, which enters that person into a raffle for $250 worth of seafood. Children under 12 are admitted free. Proceeds benefit sustainable fisheries management programs and youth scholarships

Seafood Festival Video

Activites

  • Raffle to win $250 in seafood shipped to your home!
  • Great shopping and art
  • Fantastic entertainment all day
  • Children’s Eco Discovery Zone with activities

  • Adult beverages, beer, wine, frozen rumaritas with First Legal Rum
  • Event t-shirts, mugs and authentic lobster trap buoys for sale

On the Menu…

Fried Fish baskets or platters with slaw and black beans & rice, Fried clams basket, Grilled Spiny Lobster Platters, Stone Crab Claws with key lime mustard sauce, peel and eat Key West Pink Shrimp with cocktail sauce, Smoked Fish Dip with crackers, Creamy Lobster Bisque, Bahamian style Conch Chowder, Conch Ceviche, & Conch Fritters. Hot dogs and hamburgers also will be for sale. Beverages include beer, wine, rumaritas, rum runners, water, soda and coffees. Desserts included Estella’s Famous Flan and Natilla, Key Lime Pie and other homemade treats.

2025 Entertainment Schedule

Saturday February 15, 2025

11:00Am-1:00PM

Double Down

The Double Down Band, a diverse group of talented musicians from the Florida Keys featuring members John Mavis who is known for his work in country, classic rock, and blues fronting bands and also his solo work; top guitarist Ric Arra known for fronting Crossroads, the top Eric Clapton Tribute Band in the country in the early 2000’s; Drummer Sol Bradman and his driving drum rhythms; and guitar and bass player Chuck Freeman who has toured around the country, all who shared their passion for blending various genres of country, rock, and blues. The band quickly became a staple in the Florida Keys music scene, known for their lively performances and ability to connect with audiences.

1:00pm-3:00pm

Marshall Morlock Band

Marshall Morlock Band a Key West local power trio that plays a wide variety of rock hits and original music. The band consists of Marshall Morlock, a prolific guitarist and singer raised here in The Keys. Scott Morlock, also known as "Marshall's Dad" who plays bass, keyboard, and sings simultaneously. The Morlocks along with some of Key West's best drummers make up MMB.

3:00pm-6:00pm

Rock Legends

Rock Legends The Tribute™ fronted by the amazing female singer Jade, offers a unique and powerful take on the classic rock experience. Jade's dynamic vocal range and commanding stage presence breathe new life into the timeless hits of rock's greatest legends. Her ability to channel the raw energy and emotion of iconic rock vocalists sets her apart, making her the perfect frontwoman for this tribute band.

6:00pm-8:00pm

Maggie Baugh

Maggie Baugh, hailing from Boca Raton, FL, developed a passion for classical music, songwriting, and performing throughout Florida. At just 13 years old, Baugh showcased her fiddling skills performing "Devil Went Down to Georgia," with Charlie Daniels sparking her love for Country Music. With hit singles like "Think About Me" and “Drinking to the Broken Hearts," Baugh achieved entry into Spotify's Million+ Club. Her
social media presence is strong, especially through her TikTok series, “Finish the Lick,” displaying her talent across various instruments and earning over 30 million views. Beyond her music, Baugh excels in songwriting, co-producing, engineering, and touring nationally. Baugh continues to expand her musical horizons. Recently, she showcased her musical talent alongside Keith Urban at the 2024 CMT Awards in Austin, TX featured on the mandolin and vocals.

Sunday February 16, 2025:

11:00Am-12:00PM

Bahama Village Music Program

The Bahama Village Music Program has been in operation for 21 years, bringing free musical education and instruction to children aged 6 to 16 in our community. BVMP is more than just an educational institution, the program creates a great sense of community spirit and pride, fosters important mentor relationships between local teenage musicians and their students, encourages parent participation, and enhances student's self-esteem. Our target community, Bahama Village, is rich in cultural history and community involvement, inspiring our students to become not only better musicians, but also better human beings.

12:00pm-2:00pm

Abria

Led by powerful vocals, soaring guitars, and a hard driving rhythm section, Abria is a force to be reckoned with! Lead guitarist, vocalist, and founder of the very popular Miami based band Fire Brigade; Eddy Alarcon brings together yet another group of outstanding musicians. While continuing to pursue his passion for music, he can work alongside his daughter Bianca, who’s Titanic lead vocals will not disappoint. Longtime friend and brother firefighter Steve Planas, is the backbone of the rhythm section on thundering drums. Rounding out the rhythm section on the growling bass guitar is Marc Ochoa, bringing depth to our sound with his skill and many years of experience.

2:00pm-5:00pm

The Shane Duncan Band

The Shane Duncan Band is a high energy variety party band based out of South Florida. With an extensive playlist from genres such as Top 40, Dance, Disco, Pop, Rock, and Country the dance floor is always packed. Come party with us!

The Seafood Festival Map

map of the seafood festival

About the Festival

The Seafood Festival celebrates our community by bringing families and friends together in a joyful and fun environment to sample the local catch. This family-friendly event was created to showcase local seafood and the Keys’ commercial fishing industry by providing the freshest seafood available. Each year our fishermen and women are proud to offer the community a variety of seafood at reasonable prices.

About the FKCFA

In addition to fisheries management, FKCFA takes an active role in our community focusing our efforts on both short and long-term benefits for our members with scholarship programs, seafood festivals, grant funding for special projects, educational programs, environmental responsibility through trap design studies and trap cleanup programs.

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Sponsors

It is with the support and generosity of our local businesses that our annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival is such a tremendous success. Our fishermen value and appreciate the contributions you make in helping the local seafood industry continue to thrive in our community.

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Vendors

Vendor booths offer arts and crafts depicting aspects of the fishing community and marine life, as well as other items handcrafted by local artisans. Several conservatory organizations also are on hand with education and marine life exhibits.

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Thank You Sponsors, Fishermen & Supporters!