Florida Seafood Festival

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Florida's oldest maritime event, the Florida Seafood Festival, is a two-day celebration of great fresh quality seafood that annually draws thousands of visitors to the historic town of Apalachicola in scenic Franklin County. The Festival is held at the mouth of the Apalachicola river under the shady oaks of Apalachicola's Battery Park. The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood related events and musical entertainment. Some of the notable events includes Oyster Eating and Oyster Shucking contest, Blue Crab Races, Cooking Contest, a downtown Parade, 5k Redfish Run and the Blessing of the Fleet. This year's musical entertainment will be country singer Travis Tritt. www.floridaseafoodfestival.com

When/Where: Apalachicola, Florida November 4, 2011 to November 5, 2011