14th Annual Deering Seafood Festival
Get ready for a non-stop celebration with delicious catch from the sea, celebrity chef cooking demos, fun-filled adventures for kids, Virgin Island stilt walkers, a Bahamian Junkanoo musical parade and on-going live entertainment.The centerpiece of the festival is a cornucopia of culinary delights featuring Florida’s freshest fish and seafood, with area restaurants and caterers providing sumptuous fare along Seafood Alley presented by Golden Rule Seafood.More than two tons of ice keeps the thirst-quenching backyard beverages, presented by Landshark Lager, ice cold and the frozen drink machines humming all day.For the foodies, cooking demonstrations take place throughout the day, featuring popular chefs from some of South Florida’s finest restaurants held under the big-top tent over the Deering Estate’s historic courtyard.While Florida’s freshest fish and seafood are always the main event, continuous entertainment takes place throughout the day on the main stage, presented by Palmetto Ford. It’s a day of family fun, dancing and grooving. Activities that are both fun and educational for children of all ages include Deering Discovery Cove, where kids can experiment and explore the wonders of the world’s 5 oceans. For the younger ones, the Li’l Shrimp Kids Zone provides unlimited play on inflatables, creative activities and a kid-friendly menu when hunger strikes. Ongoing activities include a rock-climbing wall and the Pelican Skipper pontoon boat rides to Chicken Key, as well as Artists Lane, featuring paintings, photography, crafts and jewelry by local artisans.For those wishing to pedal to the festival, a courtesy bike valet is offered through Green Mobility Network. Free Park and Ride is also available at Westminster Christian School and Palmetto Bay Village Center, with continuous shuttle-bus service to the Estate.
Please note: NO coolers, picnic baskets, pop-up tents, umbrellas or pets!
Date: March 25, 2018 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Location: Deering Estate | 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 | 305.235.1668
Admission: Adults: $20 in advance / $25 at the gate;Children (ages 4-14): $7 in advance /$10 at the gate. Deering Estate Foundation Members get free admission. Not a member? Join ONLINE today or call 305-235-1668 ext. 224. Tickets include park entrance and all activities. Does NOT include food, drink, pontoon ride and rock wall.
Event website: DeeringSeafoodFestival.org
