Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival
Celebrate the 38th Annual Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival at the historic Sponge Docks with a weekend full of seafood, art, crafts, specialty vendors, live entertainment, and the unmistakable waterfront atmosphere of Tarpon Springs.
Dates: November 7–8, 2026
Saturday Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location: Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, 600 Hill St. & Dodecanese Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Estimated Attendance: Approximately 20,000
What to Expect
Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of seafood, handmade art, fine crafts, nautical-themed vendors, specialty shopping, community organizations, entertainment, and local businesses throughout the Sponge Docks area.
The festival combines the character of Tarpon Springs with a lively outdoor event atmosphere, making it a great weekend destination for families, locals, and visitors exploring the waterfront district.
Plan Your Visit
Expect a busy event area, especially during peak hours. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, and visitors should allow enough time to explore both the festival and the surrounding Sponge Docks businesses and restaurants.
This event is planned as a rain-or-shine event unless public safety officials determine that conditions require cancellation or modification.
