This Friday, April 4, marks the beginning of the 2014 De Soto Seafood Festival. A much anticipated and highly popular family attraction, the three-day event celebrates all things seafood – along with live music, craft vendors and exciting activities. The Seafood Festival is a long-standing tradition that began in 1984 as the primary fundraiser for the Hernando de Soto Historical Society. Since then, it has become a beloved event – serving up delicious seafood to thousands of Manatee residents and visitors alike. Samples are available from local favorite dining spots such as the Anna Maria Oyster Bar and RiverHouse Reef and Grill, and for those not so keen on chomping down on crustaceans, you will also find tasty BBQ offerings, pizza and ice cream (everybody can agree on ice cream, right?).
This year, the festival moves from its original downtown Bradenton location, and will be held along the gorgeous downtown Palmetto river district. You can expect music by the likes of 90’s star Vanilla Ice and popular country artist Uncle Kracker, along with your favorite local bands. For a full line up of the musical acts, click HERE.
2013 Seafood Fest Performers - The Bone Shakers
When: Friday, April 4 – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, April 5 – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, April 6 – Noon – 6 p.m.
Where: Sutton Park, Palmetto FL
Cost: Adults $3.00. Children 12 and under are free.
A portion of the admission fee will be donated to MOTS (Manasota Operation Troop Support) and ELC (Early Learning Coalition).
Do you plan on taking part in the fishy festivities this weekend?
