St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival

Close up of cooked corn cobs and crawfish at the Lions Seafood Festival

March 29 & 30, 2025

The 42nd annual St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival returns to Francis Field with seafood delicacies and all kinds of cuisine and county fair foods.

Event Details: Location & Hours
Entertainment Lineup
Admission
Family-Friendly Fun at Pirate Landing
Activities and Attractions

Dive Into the 42nd Annual St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival

Mark your calendars for the 42nd Annual St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival, taking place on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Francis Field in downtown St. Augustine. This community tradition promises two days of delicious seafood, toe-tapping entertainment, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities.

Event Details

Location:

Francis Field, 29 W. Castillo Drive, downtown St. Augustine

Hours:

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Arts & Crafts Village closes at sundown)

Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Note: No pets allowed, except for certified service animals.

Entertainment Lineup

Saturday, April 6:

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. | SJCCA Murray Middle Jazz Band

11:00 – 11:45 a.m. | Pyrates of Iniquity – Seafaring Fun

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Not Quite Dead – Grateful Dead Twisted Tribute

1:45 – 3:15 p.m. | Slang – 80’s Tribute Band

3:30 – 5:00 p.m. | The Mighty Flea Circus – Rockabilly (Winner of the Rockabilly Rumble, Best New Rockabilly Song in the World 2021)

5:20 – 6:45 p.m. | Baba Caiman – Latin Fusion

7:00 p.m. | Brothers Futch – Classic Southern Rock

Sunday, April 7:

11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Collapsible B – Americana Folk

1:00 – 2:15 p.m. | Thick and Thin String – Americana Fun Folk

2:30 – 4:00 p.m. | The Mighty Flea Circus – Rockabilly

4:15 – 5:30 p.m. | Landfall – Jimmy Buffet Tribute

Admission

Free shuttle service will be offered on Saturday only. Times for the shuttle vary and the shuttle operates from two parking locations north of downtown and one south of downtown:

Admission is $10 for adults and free for youth ages 12 and under. For updated details on music lineup, parking and shuttle, visit lionsfestival.com.

Family-Friendly Fun at Pirate Landing

Step into the swashbuckling world of Pirate Landing, where magic, games, and entertainment await:

  • Captain Mayhem and his crew of pirates, sirens, and mermaids (Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
  • Free kids’ games and photo ops with SAL the Lion Mascot
  • Axe throwing (available for adults and kids)
  • Firefighter truck tours (Saturday, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.)
  • Face painting (fees apply)

Activities and Attractions

Whether you’re looking to shop, play, or explore, the festival has something for everyone:

Arts & Crafts Village: Browse handmade goods and local creations (closes at sundown each day).

Thrilling Rides and Games:

  • Human Hamster Water Wheel
  • Zorb Giant Ball Race
  • Euro Bungee Jump
  • Rock Wall Climbing
  • Moon Bounces and Obstacle Courses
  • Fun House and Giant Slide

Other Highlights:

  • Business Showcase Vendors
  • Plant Sales

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