8th Annual Riverwalk Stone Crab & Seafood Festival
Sat Jan 12, 11:00 AM - Sat Jan 12, 5:00 PM

The 8th Annual Riverwalk Stone Crab & Seafood Festival will take place on Saturday, January 12, 2019, in the middle of the highly anticipated annual Florida Stone Crab Season. The event will take place at Esplanade Park, in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale from 11 am to 5 pm. The festival is free to attend and open to all ages! This celebration of our local South Florida Seafood Industry will feature some of Fort Lauderdale’s favorite seafood restaurants as they serve up an array of fresh seafood dishes starting at $5. Seafood lovers of all ages are welcome to come out rain or shine and enjoy a day of great food, cold drinks, music and more, including the crowd-favorite hermit crab races brought to you by Finster Murphy's and a beer garden by Stephens Distributing.

FAQs

-Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

No. This festival is open to all ages.

-What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There are multiple parking options within blocks of the festival. Please keep in mind that the festival will be right next to the SOLD OUT show at Broward Center and across the street from the Museum of Discovery & Science so it will be hectic for sure! Carpooling, UBER, Lyft, taxi, and Brightline are suggested for peace of mind. There will be directional signs on Broward Boulevard to direct you to park for the festival.

- What can I bring into the event?

Feel free to bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy the day along the New River. No coolers or outside food or beverages, please.

- Can I bring my dog into the event?

Well-behaved dogs, on leash, are permitted at the event. Please keep in mind that there will be thousands of people and other pets at the event.

-How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

For questions, please contact Event Manager, Maureen Potter at (954)468-1541, 204