Seafood lovers, mark your calendars for the second annual City of Boca Raton Seafood Festival!
The City of Boca Raton is kicking off 2026 in a delicious way! Back at the Mizner Park Amphitheater for its second year, the City of Boca Raton Seafood Festival is making waves on January 10th from noon to 8 pm. Expect a mouthwatering lineup of seafood dishes, live entertainment, and nautical-themed activities to embrace Boca Raton’s vibrant coastal culture.
Boca Raton Seafood Festival tickets are $10 in advance, and $15 at the door. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from various vendors once inside the amphitheater. The Mizner Park Amphitheater is located at 590 Plaza Real in Boca Raton.
What to Expect at the City of Boca Raton Seafood Festival
We had a great time at last year’s event! There is plenty of fun things to do for all ages.
Live music will take place on the Seafood Stage. The lineup features local bands, The Jutt Hoffman Band, Southern Blood, Leave It To Us, and Nothing Wrong with Wet Socks. There will also be Neptune’s Marketplace with lots of on-theme gifts and goodies to take home from local vendors. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center will be on-site with family-friendly games, crafts and activities, including ocean trivia for prizes and a photo op with mascot, Luna.
But the real star of this seafood festival is, of course, the seafood! From conch fritters and crab legs to ceviche, seafood paella and more, the Claw-some Food Vendors will serve up a variety of seafood favorites that will keep you feeling full and happy. And of course, you know there will be drinks to wash it all down!
If you’re feeling extra hungry, join in on the Crab Cake Challenge! Four contestants can sign up to compete against each other to see how quickly they can take down a stack of crab cakes. Look for the City of Boca Raton tent at the event to sign up when you arrive at the festival!
The day’s competitions don’t end there, though. Boca Raton restaurant chefs will participate in a Seafood Showdown, cooking their way to victory! Contestants include Julian Bernal from Corvina Seafood Grill and Moises Hernandez from DRIFT at Boca Raton Marriott.
Food, entertainment, a beautiful outdoor venue, and (hopefully) gorgeous Florida winter weather… What more could you ask for?
Make sure to mark your calendar and get your tickets for the City of Boca Raton Seafood Festival coming up on January 10th! More information can be found here. I hope to see you there!
Looking For More in Mizner Park?
Mizner Park is a central part of the Boca community when it comes to dining, shopping, and events in Boca Raton. The Brightline Boca is within walking distance, so Florida residents in Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and even Orlando can travel to and from with ease. Shop for everything from clothing to jewelry to home decor and more at shops like Tommy Bahama, Kendra Scott, and Birch Lane. There are a lot of great restaurants here too. Stop by American Social, Max’s Grille or Calaveras Cantina, and check out the Kapow menu for happy hour especially.
The Boca Raton Museum of Art is also located within Mizner Park. Whether you’re looking for art in Boca Raton, want to grab a meal, or indulge in some retail therapy, this plaza has it all.
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the City of Boca Raton.
FAQs
Mizner Park has free parking garages, valet, and metered street parking. To avoid traffic jams in the plaza, you can park for free at the Downtown Library or City Hall, just a short walk from Mizner Park.
No; the event will happen rain or shine.
You cannot bring in any coolers or outside alcoholic beverages, and no animals will be allowed unless necessary based on service needs.
