ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Enjoy boatloads of seafood, artisan foods, fun entertainment and live music at the 42nd Annual St. Augustine Lions Seafood festival this weekend.
The festival will be held at Francis Field on Saturday and Sunday.
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The St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival is the main funding source for the charitable work of the nonprofit Lion’s Club.
When
- Saturday, March 29: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Sunday, March 30: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Arts & Crafts Village closes at 7:30 p.m.
Where
- Francis Field - 25 West Castillo Dr. in downtown St. Augustine
Shuttles
- Free shuttles will pick up and drop off visitors on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. and running every 20-25 minutes.
The shuttle picks up at the free remote parking lot at 198 W. King St. and drops off next to the festival. Sunday there is no shuttle.
Parking
Parking is available at the Downtown Historic Parking Garage.
There’s handicap parking on both sides of the festival grounds and a drop-off area at the westside gate.
Paid street and lot parking are available near the festival but will fill up quickly.
For alternative parking options, click here. Click here for the satellite parking lot location for Saturday only. Click here for directions to Francis Field - Festival Grounds. More information on parking and shuttles will be posted on lionsfestival.com and citystaug.com
Cost
- Adults: $10 & Children 12 and younger: Free
Gate admission fees are payable by cash only. Most food and vendors, Arts and Crafts Village exhibitors, and the Fun Zone are payable by cash or credit. ATMs are only onsite for convenience.
Entertainment
Live entertainment is offered on the main stage and in Pirate Landing.
Main Stage
Saturday: 10:15 a.m.-8 p.m.
- 10:15-11 a.m. SJCCA Murray Middle School (Jazz Band)
- 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. John Dickie & Collapsible B (Original songs)
- 1-2:30 p.m. Baba Caiman (Latin Fusion)
- 3-4:30 p.m. The EAGLES revival - Concert Level Tribute to the Eagles
- 4:45-6 p.m. Jim Stafford’s Allstar Band - Rock and Blues Jam Band
- 6:15-7:45 p.m. Brothers Futch - Classic Southern Rock
Sunday: 11:15 a.m.-6 p.m.
- 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. John Dickie & Collapsible B (Original songs)
- 12:30-2:15 p.m. Forever Johnny Cash Tribute - “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash”
- 2:45-4:15 p.m. Phoenix 5 - Best of Florida Winner. Dynamic Dance Band
- 4:30-5:45 p.m. Str8 Up Band “Ain’t no like a Str8-up party!”
For The Kids
Pirate Landing
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Captain Mayhem
- Pirate Magician
- Dancers
- Musicians
- Storytellers
- Mermaids
- Singing
- Look for lions, bears, and other characters
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Captain Mayhem
- Pirate Magician
- Dancers
- Musicians
- Storytellers
- Mermaids
- Singing
- Look for lions, bears, and other characters
Fun Zone
- Adult and youth activities
- Ninja Nation obstacle courses
- Axe throwing
- Bungee jumping
- Select games for small children are free but other rides and activities are fee based
Activities
- Games for Kids in Pirate Landing
- Arts & Crafts Village
- Axe Throwing for Adults and kids
- Meet SAL the Lion Mascot
- Meet the real Smokey the Bear
- Mermaids and Pirate Crew for pictures
- Capt. Mayhem and the Swashbucklers
- Pirate Magic and Pirate Fun
- Blood Mobile – all weekend
- Buy Fresh Plants
- Business Showcase Vendors
Priced Individually
- NINJA NATION Obstacle Course( Kids and Adults)
- Human Hamster Water Wheel
- Axe Throwing for Adults ( kids too)
- Rock wall
- Zorb Giant Ball Race
- Euro Bungee Jump
- Giant slide
- Bounce rooms
- Daredevil
- Face Painting
Arts and Crafts Village
Times: 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Vendors will offer:
- Home and yard decor
- Pottery
- Paintings
- Woodwork
- Jewelry
- Clothing
- Artisan foods
- Plants
- Other great gifts
Proceeds from the event are used to fund programs that focus on youth who are deaf and blind, veterans, and people who need help after a disaster.
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