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Everglades Seafood Festival announces Feb. 17-19 music headliners


Everglades Seafood Festival runs from Feb. 17-19 with live music all three days. Headliners this year include the Marshall Tucker Band, The Winters Brothers Band, and Ward Davis.

Everglades Seafood Festival runs from Feb. 17-19 with live music all three days. Headliners this year include the Marshall Tucker Band, The Winters Brothers Band, and Ward Davis.

The Everglades Seafood Festival has a jam-packed music lineup for its 53rd annual event, Friday through Sunday, Feb.17-19, outside Everglades City Hall. Headliners this year are The Marshall Tucker Band, The Winters Brothers Band, and Ward Davis, along with a spotlight on local artist Charlie Pace.

On Friday come on out to see The Winters Brothers Band, The Lost Rodeo, Radio Road Band, and Lee Brovitz.

Saturday will feature The Marshall Tucker Band, Charlie Pace, Jon Prestage, Florida Straits, Sam Lowe, Rock Republic, and Roxx Revolt & The Velvets.

Sunday performances include Ward Davis, Jordan Guess, Gator Nate, Wes Shipp, and Whey Jennings.

Each day, attendees can enjoy delicious seafood, live music, creative works from local artists, carnival rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, and alligator wrestling. Keep an eye on the Everglades Seafood Festival website for event updates and for the complete schedule.

The Florida Stone Crabbers Association (FLSCA) will kick off the 2023 Everglades Seafood Festival on Friday, Feb. 17, including an opening ceremony and live entertainment. The festival will continue through the weekend, wrapping up at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19. Tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world flock to this small town each year to partake in the festivities.

 

 

Friday night admission is free for all ages. Saturday and Sunday admission is a $5 minimum donation for adults. Children and residents of Everglades City, Chokoloskee, and Copeland can receive free admission on all days. Beverage and carnival ride tickets will be cash only, and there will be ATMs on site.

For more than 50 years the Everglades Seafood Festival has been essential in generating income to improve its community and help its residents. This year, the festival’s success is key, as many residents are still getting back on their feet after Hurricane Ian. The festival is coordinated by Carrie Doxsee, Holly Dudley and Kelly Kirk. The host, FLSCA, is a non-profit organization that helps unite stone crab fishermen and advocate for their best interests. The 2023 festival is sponsored by Everglades Isle, Suncoast Beverage Sales, and Tacos & Tequila Cantina.

For more information about the 2023 Everglades Seafood Festival, visit www.EvergladesSeafoodFestival 2023.com. ¦

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