After a wet week, the weather will be improving for the Palatka Blue Crab Festival during this three-day Memorial Day weekend event with cool evenings dipping into the 60s.
The coastal low resulting in gusty winds and frequent downpours will head away Friday just in time for the opening of the festival at 6 PM. Showers are still possible but very light early in the evening.
Temperatures will be a little cool for the Molly Hatchet concert starting at 9 PM, especially with the breezy north winds and dropping humidity.
There are plenty of activities Saturday and Sunday including live music, arts and crafts, and of course the famous seafood cook-off. Saturday will be mostly dry with decreasing winds later in the afternoon.
Saturday will be nice and sunny with temps reaching the mid 70s. Sunday will be hotter with highs in the low to mid 80s.
During the evening Saturday, you may want to bring some comfortable clothing for temperatures dipping down into the 60s after sunset.
Here are some of the highlights of the 2023 Palatka Blue Crab Festival:
- Live music: The festival will feature a variety of live music performances, including performances by national headliners and regional musicians.
- Arts and crafts: There will be a wide variety of arts and crafts vendors at the festival, selling everything from handmade jewelry to paintings.
- Seafood cook-off: The festival will feature a seafood cook-off, where local restaurants will compete for the best crab dish.
- Carnival rides: There will be a variety of carnival rides at the festival, perfect for kids of all ages.
- Petting zoo: There will be a petting zoo at the festival, where kids can see and interact with animals such as goats, pigs, and chickens.
Here are some additional details about the Blue Crab Festival:
Dates: May 26-28, 2023 Location: Riverfront Park, Palatka, Florida
- Friday: 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM