Fort Lauderdale, FL – December 30, 2025 – The 16th Annual Riverwalk Stone Crab & Seafood
Festival will highlight some of South Florida’s amazing seafood vendors and purveyors this
Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at Esplanade Park. This annual celebration of
South Florida’s dynamic culinary scene features free admission, tantalizing seafood bites and fun
for all families, with the iconic Hermit Crab races returning and new in 2026, the Grove Lounge for
those 21 and over.

What to Expect at Seafood Festival:

• Fresh Stone Crabs and more presented by sponsor Vinny’s Stone Crabs & Seafood
• A diverse lineup of local restaurants and gourmet food trucks offering signature seafood dishes and a $5 item including:
  Garlick Crabhouse, Catch and Cut, Florida’s Best Caribbean Seafood Market, Florida’s Fine Food Corp, Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana – Delray Beach, Sherri’s Crab Cakes, Popo’s Seafood, Mr. Lobster, Lobsta Rolls, Fisheria Ensenada, Tio Paella and Eat Da Bone BBQ
• The Hermit Crab Races sponsored by Finster Murphy’s Fresh Seafood
• NEW IN 2026: The Grove Lounge at Seafood Festival – A premium experience for attendees 21 and over with open bar and small bites. Bar sponsored by Swiggle, and supported by Tierra de Ensueño Tequila, J Street Imports (Wines), Bella Principessa Prosecco and Papa’s Grappa, with more to come. Food from Chimney House and Red Door Asian Bistro (while available) with additional food offerings in the works. All food and drink are available while supplies last. Lounge area opens at 11:30 am with last admission at 3:15 pm.

More information about the event including registration is available at
www.GoRiverwalk.com/seafood with updates through Riverwalk’s social media accounts,
@RvierwalkFTL on Facebook and Instagram.

The generous support of event sponsors and Riverwalk partners ensures that attendance at the Stone
Crab & Seafood Festival remains free and open to the public. We thank our event sponsors:
Toothaker.org, Bloom Sparkling Energy, Original Fat Cats, Vinny’s Stone Crabs & Seafood, Finster Murphy’s Fresh Seafood, Catch & Cut, Swiggle, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Morningstar Storage – Fat Village, GoRiverwalk Magazine and S. Mark Graphics.

For more information and sponsor and vendor inquiries contact events@GoRiverwalk.com or call
954‑468‑1541.

About Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, Inc.
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization responsible for the
programming, beautification and activation of Riverwalk Park and the Riverwalk District.
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 and the Riverwalk District as a vibrant community connected by the New
River.” Funding for this mission comes from hosting a wide range of fundraising, networking and
membership events, grants, and by publishing local information on our informative website and in
Go Riverwalk magazine.