HUDSON – Florida Penguin Productions presents the 11th anniversary SunWest Crab & Shrimp Festival, sponsored by Florida’s Sports Coast, Feb. 21 and 22 at SunWest Park.
The festival attracts seafood enthusiasts for a weekend of food, live entertainment and activities for all ages.
Admission costs $15 per adult at the gate for a weekend pass or $10 in advance online while supplies last. Children under 18 are admitted free. Food and drinks are sold separately.
Festivalgoers can indulge in a seafood extravaganza featuring a diverse menu prepared by Tampa Bay food trucks and mobile chefs from across Florida. Offerings range from classic shrimp boils and crab cakes to fresh battered fish and chips, lobster rolls and stone crab claws, with options available for land-lovers as well.
Live entertainment will take place throughout the weekend. Saturday’s lineup includes The Gators, Barefoot Bob & The Hope and the Memphis Lightning Band. Sunday features Draw 4 Band, Bickley X.I. and The Alex Lopez Express.
Attendees can explore a vendor marketplace showcasing local artisans, craftspeople and businesses offering handmade goods and unique finds.
The SunWest Crab & Shrimp Festival has raised more than $80,000 for local charities. This year’s event will benefit Celebrate Birthdays, which provides birthday parties for foster children. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.com, including early-bird buy-one-get-one offers while supplies last.
The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 21 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 22 at SunWest Park, 17362 Old Dixie Hwy., Hudson. On the web: floridapenguinproductions.com
