The 57th Grant Seafood Festival on March 2nd & 3rd will offer array of seafood, live entertainment, and a showcase of over 125 artisans’ creations!
The proceeds from the seafood festival will be reinvested into the Grant Community, supporting initiatives such as the festival’s scholarship fund, Grant Community Center, Grant Community Library, and Grant Historical House.
The success of this festival stems from its time-honored tradition, entirely run by volunteers. Community members undertake all tasks from organization to purchasing, preparation, cooking, and serving. The proceeds from the Grant Seafood Festival are reinvested into the Grant Community, supporting initiatives such as the festival’s scholarship fund, Grant Historical House, Grant Community Center, and Grant Community Library.
Every year, they are able to award $50,000 to $60,000 in scholarships to children residing in Grant and neighboring areas. To date, they have disbursed well over $2,000,000 in scholarships.
Location/Festival Hours
Every year the Grant Seafood Festival is held at 4580 1st Street Grant, Florida 32949.
- Saturday, March 2, 2024: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Sunday, March 3, 2024: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Live Entertainment
Saturday, March 2, 2024:
- 8:30 am – 9:30 am: George Clark
- 10:00 am – 1:00 am: Rios Rockband
- 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Tom Jackson Band + possible special guest (TBA)
- 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Luna Pearl
Sunday, March 3, 2024:
- 8:30 am – 9:30 am: George Clark
- 10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Alter Ego
- 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Landsharks Band (Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band
Menu
- Seafood: Fish Dinner, Shrimp & Grits, Fish & Shrimp Tacos, Linguini W/ Clam Sauce, Grilled Fish Sandwich, Lobster Bisque, Clam Chowder and Beer Battered Fish Sandwich.
- Seafood a la carte: Raw Oysters, Steamed Clams, Steamed Oysters, Crawfish, Peel & Eat Shrimp, Shrimp & Tuna Kabobs, Fried Clam Strips, Fried Shrimp, Fried Calamari, Fried Scallops, Seared Tuna, Smoked Fish Dip, Lobster Roll, Gator Bites,Conch Salad, Conch Fritters, Hush Puppies, Deviled Crab Cakes, Coleslaw and Sweet Puppies.
- Landlubbers Booth: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato Fries, Chili Cheese Fries, French Fries.
- Sweets: Key Lime Pie, Ice Cream, Cotton Candy, and Strawberry Shortcake.
- Drinks: Beer and Wine, Soft Drinks, and Coffee.
Arts & Crafts
The art & crafts section, positioned on the northern part of the festival site, draws in crowds of thousands annually. Showcasing more than 125 artisans hailing from various corners of the country, it offers an array of one-of-a-kind, handcrafted, and imaginative pieces for sale.
*Additionally, tickets can be purchased at the Airport Parking site from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm on both days.
Tickets
Tickets for the festival are available for $1 each, sold in bundles of 10. The majority of items require between 1 to 7 tickets for purchase. Payment can be made using cash, credit, or debit. Additionally, tickets can be bought at the Airport Parking location from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on both days.
T-Shirts & Merchandise Area
Located on the western side of the main festival grounds, you can find a selection of T-shirts and souvenirs available for purchase. Payment options are limited to cash or credit cards only.
Parking/Shuttle Schedule
The designated parking area is situated opposite the Valkaria Airport. Simply follow the signage directing you to the parking lot and shuttle pick-up points. Shuttles will operate continuously between Valkaria Airport and the festival grounds. On Saturday, shuttle services will run from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and on Sunday, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Visit the Grant Seafood Festival website for more information.
