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16th Annual Riverwalk Stone Crab & Seafood Festival

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    Sat, January 3, 2026 (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Esplanade Park
400 Southwest 2nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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Fresh stone crab, delicious seafood vendors, and live hermit crab races at Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale’s 16th Annual Stone Crab & Seafood Fest

Celebrate South Florida’s most iconic seafood delicacy — the Stone Crab — at one of Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s largest and most anticipated annual events. This family-friendly festival draws 8,000 to 10,000 attendees each year and showcases a mouthwatering array of fresh seafood, local vendors, and lively entertainment, including the fan-favorite Hermit Crab Races.

For guests 21 and over, a VIP Tasting Experience will offer exclusive access to a private area featuring curated bites and beverages from local restaurants and craft drink vendors — available for the duration of the event, while supplies last. Sponsors will be announced in late October.

Admission is free and open to the public! Each seafood vendor will offer a featured $5 menu item, making it easy to sample your way through the best of what South Florida has to offer.

Sponsors include: Vinny’s Stone Crabs & Seafood, Morningstar Storage – Fat Village, GoRiverwalk Magazine and S. Mark Graphics

For information on sponsor and vendor opportunities contact events@GoRiverwalk.com or call (954) 468-1541.

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  • Esplanade Park
  • Things to do in Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Florida Wine & Food Events
  • Fort Lauderdale Wine & Food Events

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