9th Annual Riverwalk Stone Crab & Seafood Festival
Event Information
About this event
The 9th Annual Riverwalk Stone Crab & Seafood Festival presented by Rivertail will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2020, in the middle of the highly anticipated annual Florida Stone Crab Season. The event will take place at Esplanade Park, in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale from 11 am to 4 pm. The festival is free to attend and open to all ages! This celebration of our local South Florida Seafood Industry will feature some of Fort Lauderdale’s favorite seafood restaurants as they serve up an array of fresh seafood dishes starting at $5. Seafood lovers of all ages are welcome to come out rain or shine and enjoy a day of great food, cold drinks, a beer garden sponsored by Stephens Distributing and The Finizio Law Group, music and more, including the crowd-favorite hermit crab races brought to you by Finster Murphy's.
Beer Garden tickets are available for $20 in advance or $25 at the event. The Beer Garden will feature samplings from American Icon Brewery, Hollywood Brewing, Islamorada Beer Company, Veza Sur, Wicked Weed and a sampling cup to take home!
Thank you to our sponsors Rivertail Fort Lauderdale, 93.9 MIA, Finster Murphy, BMW of Fort Lauderdale and Finster Murphy's, College Hunks Hauling Junk, The Media Lab, Eye on South Florida, Breakthru Beverage and Township!
FAQs
-Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
No. This festival is open to all ages.
-What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There are multiple parking options within blocks of the festival. Please keep in mind that the festival will be right next to a show at the Broward Center and across the street from the Museum of Discovery & Science. Carpooling, UBER, Lyft, taxi, and Brightline are suggested for peace of mind.
- What can I bring into the event?
Feel free to bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy the day along the New River. No coolers or outside food or beverages, please.
- Can I bring my dog into the event?
Well-behaved dogs, on leash, are permitted at the event. Please keep in mind that there will be thousands of people and other dogs at the event.
-How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
For questions, please contact Event Manager, Maureen Potter at (954)468-1541 ext. 204.
Organizer Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Inc.
Organizer of 9th Annual Riverwalk Stone Crab & Seafood Festival
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization responsible for the planning, programming, beautification, and promotion of Riverwalk and the Riverwalk District. We are composed primarily of volunteer private citizens and overseen by a board of directors. All members uphold the organization’s directive, as stated in its mission statement, “to be the catalyst in building and nurturing Riverwalk as a vibrant community connected by the New River.” We pursue our mission through a wide range of fundraising and membership events and advocacy on behalf of the Park and the district through our informative website and GoRiverwalk magazine and social media.
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale has its origin with the City of Fort Lauderdale. In December 1988, only three years after securing funding for a linear public park along the New River, the City established Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale to facilitate in the design as well as develop fundraising and advocacy efforts. Since its launch, we have played a significant role in obtaining a “regional park” designation from Broward County; guiding redevelopment and Park expansion efforts, and contributing to the three most recent City plans for enhancing the downtown core. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale works closely with the City, the County, the Downtown Development Authority of Fort Lauderdale, and other important partners in the public and private sectors in overseeing the development, activation, and growth for our linear park and downtown Riverwalk District. It is through these partnerships that we work to produce events and activities benefiting the Park and the city. These events and activities have made Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale an invested participant in the growth of Fort Lauderdale and the Riverwalk District in Downtown.
