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Hours &
Schedule

FRIDAY: 4:30pm-10pm
Opening ceremony at 4:30pm
SATURDAY: 10am-10pm
SUNDAY: 10am-6pm

Attention Festival Goers! Take the following information into consideration so that we all have an enjoyable weekend!

We will not provide seating in front of the stage this year. Attendees are welcome to bring their own chairs.
No outside food or beverage will be allowed. We have security at the entrance gates.
There is a $5 minimum donation for Saturday and Sunday to enter the festival. Proceeds go back to the community.
Please check the weather. Right now we are anticipating cool mornings, warm afternoons, and cool evenings. Dress appropriately and hydrate.
No pets allowed.

Everglades Seafood Festival 2023

February 17, 18 & 19, 2023

The 53rd annual Everglades Seafood Festival kicks off on February 17 with an opening ceremony. Join tens of thousands of people from all over the world who flock to this small town each year to partake in the festivities.

Fun for the whole family! Enjoy live music, cold drinks, and delicious seafood while you browse craft booths and the kids enjoy carnival rides. On Friday we will kick off the festival with an opening ceremony at 4:30pm.

The festival is located in front of City Hall at 102 Copeland Ave. Everglades City Fl 34139

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Musical Performers

More to come! Keep checking back to see the latest entertainment schedule and newly added artists.

Marchall Tucker Band Everglades Seafood Festival 2023 Headliner

The Marshall Tucker Band

The Winters Brothers Band

Ward Davis

Charlie Pace

Everglades Seafood Festival 2023 Musician Florida Straights

Florida Straits

Gator Nate

Jon Prestage

Lee Brovitz

The Lost Rodeo

Rock Republic

Roxx Revolt & The Velvets

Whey Jennings

Wes Shipp

Sam Lowe

Jordan Guess

Radio Road Band

Entertainment Lineup

Friday Lineup

Saturday Lineup

Sunday Lineup

Festival Information

Hours & Schedule

Friday: 4:30pm-10pm
Saturday: 10am-10pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm
Opening ceremony is at 4:30pm on Friday.

Food & Rides

Ride pass bracelets can be purchased to enjoy the carnival rides. Beverage & Carnival Ride tickets are cash only. There will be ATMs. On Friday night ride passes will be $20 each.

On Saturday & Sunday rides will be ticketed.

Admission

Friday is Family Night, and admission is FREE for everyone. Saturday is a $5 minimum donation per person at the door.

Sunday is a $5 minimum donation per person at the door.

Free admission on all days for residents of Everglades City, Chokoloskee, and Copeland, as well as children 17 and under.

Parking

Limited free parking is available throughout the city. Carpooling is encouraged. Several charitable organizations will offer parking for a small fee.

Handicap accessible parking is available at the Community Church on the circle.

Need Wifi?

Guest Wi-Fi offered in designated Wi-Fi zones within festival grounds.
Minimum 5Mb x 2 Mb speed, no data cap.

$15 per voucher per day per device before event

$20 per voucher per day per device after event start

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Not responsible for end user device compatibility or uplink ISP speed or quality. Contact info@hot-spotwifi.com for support.

Places to Stay

Ivey House Bed & Breakfast – (239) 695-3299

Captain’s Table Resort – (239) 695-1011

Everglades City Motel – (239) 695-4224

River Wilderness – (239) 695-4499

Rod & Gun Lodge – (239) 695-2101

Everglades Isle Luxury Motor Coach Resort – (239) 695-2600

Chokoloskee Island Park and Marina (Campground & Motel) – (239) 695-2414

Outdoor Resorts (ORA) Motel & Marina, Chokoloskee – (239) 695-2881

Trail Lakes Campground, Ochopee – (239) 695-2275

Port of the Islands (East Naples on US-41) – (239) 394-3101

Beverages

All beer and wine is obtained by purchasing tickets at the ticket booth and then presenting those tickets to the beer booth in exchange for beer or wine.

Everglades Seafood Festival History

The famous Everglades Seafood Festival is held every February in historic Everglades City. For over 50 years this has been a popular traditional event. People come from all over Florida to hear great live music, eat delicious seafood, and browse among the craft booths while the kiddies enjoy the carnival rides.

The festival is organized by Florida Stone Crabbers Association

For information, email seafoodfestboard@gmail.com

Everglades City History

HISTORIC EVERGLADES CITY

This area was settled in the 1870s as a farming and fishing community. The Storter family bought a homestead on the river in 1889 and lodged visiting sports fishermen at what is now the Rod & Gun Club.

In 1923 Barron Collier selected the little village of Everglades as the headquarters for the construction of the Tamiami Trail (US-41) from Tampa to Miami and the seat of his new Collier County.

Our historic City Hall building (behind the stage) was once the County Courthouse. The County moved to East Naples in 1962 after the population had shifted. You will notice many Olde Florida houses that have been lovingly restored in our neighborhood.

To learn more, see:

Museum of the Everglades

Smallwood Store & Museum in Chokoloskee

Everglades Society for Historic Preservation

The Everglades Seafood Festival is a charity event that supports our local fishermen and the betterment of the Everglades City Community.