The Marathon Seafood Festival is the premier event for great/fresh seafood and entertainment in Marathon in the heart of the Florida Keys. Bring the whole family for two days and enjoy great cuisine, entertainment, and fun! Book your spot now to stay at Sun Outdoors Marathon - RV, Cottages and Motel rooms available and eat your hearts out at the 50th Annual Seafood Festival.
50th annual Original Marathon Seafood Festival
We hope you, your family, and friends will join us in this 50-year tradition we call the Original Marathon Seafood Festival on March 14-15, 2026 at Marathon Community Park here in the Islands of Marathon!
- Fresh FL Keys Seafood: FL lobster, stone crab, ceviche, mahi-mahi, oysters, shrimp, conch fritters, fish tacos, lobster/crab bisque, crab cakes, cuban croquettas, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, sweets, and more! Truly from the sea to your fork!
- Mouth Watering Beverages: cold Bud & Bud Light, Islamorada Beer Company ales and IPA's, frozen margarita's and daiquiris, wines, mimosas, and of course water, Powerade, and Coca-Cola.
- 200+ vendors selling jewelry, nautical items, clothing, home decor, and more…
- Kids area with a rock climbing wall, bungi jumping, obstacle courses, jenga, face painting, and other great activities (fun for the entire family)
- Boat show
- Live entertainment all weekend long!
Event Hours are as follows: 2026 Event Dates/Times
Saturday, March 14th: 10:00AM - 9:00PM
Sunday, March 15th: 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Admission is only $5/person and kids under 12 are free!
