GRANT – The 59th annual Grant Seafood Festival will bring seafood, arts and crafts, and live music to this small Florida town on March 7th & 8th at the Grant Community Center. The volunteer-driven community tradition draws crowds to a menu of in-house-prepared seafood dishes. Admission and parking are free.
There will be more than 150 exhibitors displaying handmade arts and crafts from artisans in Florida and beyond. Continuous live entertainment is planned throughout both days, featuring live bands.
Event Hours
- March 7th | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- March 8th | 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Menu
Fresh seafood is what the Grant Seafood Festival is all about! Each booth is unique and steeped in tradition; many have several generations working side by side using time-honored recipes. They accept most major credit and debit cards and have on-site ATMs for your convenience. Red ticket booths are located throughout the main festival grounds; all food and drink items range from 1 to 7 tickets.
Seafood
Fish Dinner, Fish & Shrimp Tacos, Linguini W/ Clam Sauce, Shrimp & Grits, Grilled Fish Sandwich, Beer Battered Fish Sandwich, Lobster Bisque, Clam Chowder
Seafood A La Carte
Steamed Clams, Raw Oysters, Steamed Oysters, Peel & Eat Shrimp, Crawfish, Shrimp & Tuna Kabobs, Fried Shrimp, Fried Clam Strips, Fried Scallops, Fried Calamari, Seared Tuna, Lobster Roll, Smoked Fish Dip, Conch Salad, Gator Bites, Conch Fritters, Deviled Crab Cakes, Hush Puppies, Sweet Puppies, Coleslaw
Landlubbers Booth
Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Chili Cheese Fries, Roasted Korn
Sweets
Key Lime Pie, Cotton Candy, Ice Cream, Strawberry Shortcake
Drinks
Soft Drinks, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Live Entertainment
Saturday, March 7th
- 9:30 am to 1:00 pm – Mixtape Kids (90’s Tribute Band)
- 1:30 pm-3:30 pm – Eli Mosley (Country)
- 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Luna Pearl (70’s, 80’s, and today’s chart-toppers)
Sunday, March 8th
- 9:30 am – 1:30 pm – Cypress Creek (Country Rock)
- 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Almighty Queen (Tribute to Queen)
Arts & Crafts
The arts & crafts area features over 150 artisans from across Florida and the country and attracts thousands of visitors to this festival each year. Vendors will be selling a variety of handmade, unique, and creative items. It is located on the north side of the festival grounds and will be open daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Parking
Valkaria Airport: Follow signs to parking and shuttle pick up. Shuttles run continuously from Valkaria Airport to the Festival Grounds.
Shuttle Schedule
- Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Sunday, Mar 8, 2026 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Proceeds Support
All proceeds from this event support local initiatives, including the Grant Seafood Festival scholarship fund, Grant Community Library, Grant Historical House, and Grant Community Center. The festival is entirely run by residents, with many families volunteering across the generations.
Attendees can anticipate a family-friendly atmosphere, though rules prohibit dogs except for service animals with a vest or collar, as well as coolers, tents, umbrellas, and overnight parking. No outside food or drink vendors are allowed.
