Madeira Beach, FL., February 6, 2018 – Try to imagine 150,000 people gathered in one place besides a sporting event. But that’s exactly what happens every year in Madeira Beach. The John’s Pass Seafood Festival is the largest Seafood Festival in Florida and the third largest in the U.S.
In 2017, world-famous John’s Pass Village will play host to an anticipated 200,000 seafood and music lovers from all over the country. Organizers are committed to making John’s Pass Seafood Festival the largest and the best in the country.
According to Festival Chairperson, Sonny Flynn, community involvement is the key.
“You can help us get to #1 by attending the festival, enjoying our amazing seafood selection and having the best weekend ever! We believe that this festival is one of the best ways to showcase our community and all the great things we have to offer on the beach, in Madeira Beach and on the Suncoast of Florida.” Flynn said.
For 36 years, the John’s Pass Seafood festival has featured non-stop musical performances from some of the best bands, hundreds of craft vendors, hundreds of local businesses, amazing seafood and has always been FREE to the public.
This year the festival has expanded to four days and includes a Taste of the Beaches featuring the best of the beach seafood restaurants Thursday, October 25th. The Halloween Block Party, featuring an Adult Costume Contest with $5,000 in cash and prizes on Friday, October 26th. The Battle of The Gulf Fishing Tournament on Saturday, October 27th will challenge anglers of all skill levels. On Sunday, October 28th at 1:00 p.m. we will attempt to break the official World Record Bloody Mary Toast with hundreds of participants raising their glasses.
The seafood is always the star of the festival but there are plenty of other festival goodies to munch on. Starting with beer, lots of beer. John’s Pass Village is home to some of the best craft brews in America. Seafood and more seafood. Along with kettle corn, pizza,, ice cream and American cuisine..
The Festival is hosted by The John’s Pass Village Association and is always held on the last full weekend of October. This year the festival runs from October 25th through October 28th. The Festival opens at 3pm Thursday and closes at 6pm on Sunday .