# Event Details - **Event Name**: 55th Cedar Key Lions Seafood Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: 55th Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival & Arts and Crafts Fair October 17-18, 2026 55 years. One island The best seafood weekend in Florida is back! Since 1968, the Cedar Key Lions Club has turned this tiny Gulf Coast island into the seafood capital of Florida for one unforgettable weekend — and this year marks over half a century of tradition. On October 17–18, 2026, downtown 2nd Street, Historic Dock Street, and the Beachfront City Park come alive as one giant block party, built by locals, for everyone. Here's what's waiting for you: Fresh, locally-prepared seafood — every dollar spent supports Cedar Key's own clam and oyster families, plus local nonprofits, schools, and churches 100 arts & crafts vendors lining pedestrian-only 2nd Street Free live music from a beachfront stage built on a working clam boat The Seafood Festival Parade — Saturday at 11 am, a Cedar Key tradition since the beginning Historic Dock Street's stunning comeback — new and renovated shops and restaurants right on dock represent the district's post-hurricane renaissance Picture it: fresh seafood in hand, live music drifting off the Gulf, the whole island smiling, kids running between craft booths, and a parade rolling down Dock Street. This isn't a festival you attend — it's one you feel. Whether you're a lifelong local or making your first trip to Cedar Key, this is the weekend the island shows you exactly why a half century of visitors keep coming back. Only two days a year does Cedar Key feel like this. Don't let this be the year you miss it Mark your calendar now: Saturday, October 17 & Sunday, October 18, 2026 Hit "Going" and invite your crew Share this event on facebook with family and friends Plan ahead: If you are staying the weekend, make your reservations now. See you on the island! Cedar Key is the place to be Oct 17 & 18 Event Information: Location: Cedar Key, FL — State Route 24 & 2nd Street, Dock Street, and City Beachfront Park Food in the Park: Saturday & Sunday, 10 am until sold out Arts & Crafts Fair: Saturday 10 am–5 pm; Sunday 10 am–4 pm Parade: Saturday, October 17, 11 am - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cedar-key/55th-cedar-key-lions-seafood-festival/200030469566402 - **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, parades, live-music, kids, parties, trips-adventures, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 476 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Cedar Key - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Second Street, Dock Street and City Park, Cedar Key FL - **lat**: 29.13661 - **long**: -83.03206 - **full address**: Second Street, Dock Street and City Park, Cedar Key FL, 497 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL 32625-5119, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 55th Cedar Key Lions Seafood Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/76c1ec3b3342e8dddf40f59e912e9ff193b4bc2f2fa1be6c5c1793acece3bdfa-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788259491 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 55th Cedar Key Lions Seafood Festival being held? - **A:** 55th Cedar Key Lions Seafood Festival takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Second Street, Dock Street and City Park, Cedar Key FL, 497 2nd St, Cedar Key, FL 32625-5119, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 55th Cedar Key Lions Seafood Festival? - **A:** 55th Cedar Key Lions Seafood Festival is organized by Cedar Key Lions Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 55th Cedar Key Lions Seafood Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cedar Key, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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