Paragon Festivals Announces 2027 Seafood and Music Festival Schedule Across Florida’s Gulf Coast

August 14, 2026 | Suncoast Post Staff | Music | No Comments

Explore Paragon Festivals’ 2027 Florida seafood and music festival schedule, including events in Sarasota, Bradenton, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers and St. Petersburg.

Seafood, live music and Florida sunshine will once again come together as Paragon Festivals brings a full season of outdoor celebrations to communities across Florida’s Gulf Coast.

The Lakewood Ranch-based festival producer has announced its 2027 Seafood and Music Festival schedule, with events planned from Sarasota and Bradenton to St. Petersburg, Englewood, Punta Gorda, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers.

The season will include 10 festival weekends between January and April 2027. Most of the events will feature three days of freshly prepared food, live performances, arts and crafts vendors, specialty merchandise and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere.

For Suncoast residents, the schedule offers several opportunities to enjoy a nearby festival without planning an overnight trip.

A Festival Tradition Built Around Food, Music and Community

Paragon Festivals has become a familiar name on Florida’s outdoor-event calendar. The organization produces seafood and music festivals, fine-art shows and other community events in high-traffic waterfront parks, downtown districts and regional gathering places.

The company describes its approach as creating boutique festivals that combine quality vendors, original artwork, regional musicians and carefully selected locations. Paragon’s founders also have backgrounds as artists and event promoters, giving the organization an understanding of what performers, exhibitors, vendors and visitors need from a successful festival.

Its seafood festivals have developed a recognizable format: food prepared onsite, several live bands each day and a marketplace filled with art, crafts, gourmet products and specialty items.

Visitors can generally expect seafood selections such as shrimp, crab, fish, oysters and lobster, depending on the participating vendors. Meat and vegetarian dishes, side items, desserts and alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages are also commonly available.

The musical lineups frequently include Florida-based performers covering rock, blues, country, soul, jazz, R&B, funk, reggae and other popular styles.

Paragon Festivals’ 2027 Seafood and Music Festival Schedule

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival

Dates: January 8–10, 2027
Location: Sarasota Fairgrounds, Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota
Hours: Friday, 4:30–10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Admission: Free

The season begins in Sarasota with a three-day event at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. Guests can expect freshly prepared seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes, live entertainment and an arts and crafts marketplace.

The festival is listed as pet-friendly, with pets required to remain leashed while on the event grounds.

Punta Gorda Seafood and Music Festival

Dates: January 15–17, 2027
Location: Laishley Park, Punta Gorda
Typical festival hours: Friday evening, Saturday throughout the day and evening, and Sunday through early evening

Laishley Park’s waterfront setting has helped make Punta Gorda one of Paragon’s recurring festival destinations.

The Punta Gorda festival entered its fifth year in January 2026, demonstrating that the event has developed into an established seasonal attraction for Charlotte County residents and visitors. The 2026 Punta Gorda Seafood & Music Festival featured three days of seafood, live music and outdoor entertainment.

Coquina Beach Seafood and Music Festival

Dates: January 22–24, 2027
Location: Coquina Beach, Gulf Drive South, Bradenton Beach

This festival brings Paragon’s signature combination of food and music to one of Manatee County’s most scenic waterfront locations.

The January 2026 event featured seafood vendors, beverages, live music and an arts and crafts marketplace. The location offers festivalgoers an opportunity to enjoy the event while spending the day near the Gulf of Mexico.

At the 2026 event, outside food and drinks were prohibited, and only service dogs were permitted on the festival grounds. Visitors should check the 2027 event page for updated rules before attending.

Fort Myers Seafood and Music Festival

Dates: January 29–31, 2027
Location: Centennial Park, 2000 West First Street, Fort Myers
Hours: Friday, 4–10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Admission: Free

Located along the Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers, this festival combines waterfront scenery with food, music and shopping.

Food vendors will prepare seafood, meat and vegetarian selections onsite. Guests can also browse arts, crafts, gourmet food items and specialty products between musical performances.

The festival is listed as pet-friendly, with leashes required.

St. Petersburg Seafood and Music Festival

Dates: February 19–21, 2027
Location: Derby Lane, 10490 Gandy Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702.

Admission is now 100% FREE, and parking is free and plentiful. Located beside Gandy Boulevard at the historic former St. Petersburg Kennel Club and dog track, Derby Lane offers a convenient, easy-to-access setting for a weekend of fresh seafood, live music, cold drinks, and family-friendly fun.

Food vendors will prepare a variety of seafood, meat, and vegetarian dishes onsite, along with sides, beverages, and desserts. Between performances, browse a marketplace of arts, crafts, gourmet food items, and specialty products. The entertainment schedule will be posted as performers are confirmed.

NOTE: Bands, performance times, vendors, admission details, and event information are subject to change, so please check back for updates.

No outside food or drinks permitted.

Englewood Seafood and Music Festival

Dates: February 26–28, 2027
Location: Englewood Elks Lodge, North Indiana Avenue, Englewood

The Englewood event has grown into one of the longest-running festivals on Paragon’s seafood and music schedule.

The 2026 gathering was promoted as the seventh annual Englewood Seafood and Music Festival. It featured seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes prepared onsite, along with beverages, desserts and musical performances spanning blues, rock, jazz, R&B and Caribbean sounds.

The 2026 festival was produced by Paragon Festivals in association with Sarasota County and offered free admission.

Manatee County Seafood and Music Festival

Dates: March 12–14, 2027
Location: 2910 51st Street West, Bradenton

Manatee County residents will have another local opportunity to enjoy the festival experience when the event returns to Bradenton in March.

The three-day festival is expected to include food vendors, live bands and shopping opportunities. Its Bradenton location makes it especially convenient for residents of West Bradenton, Cortez, Anna Maria Island, Palmetto and Lakewood Ranch.

The 2026 Manatee County Seafood & Music Festival was held March 13–15 and was promoted as a three-day celebration of food and entertainment.

Bonita Springs Seafood and Music Festival

Dates: March 19–21, 2027
Location: 28001 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs

Paragon’s schedule continues south with a festival in Bonita Springs.

The location places the event within easy driving distance of Fort Myers, Estero, Naples and other Southwest Florida communities. The festival is scheduled to begin Friday afternoon and continue through Sunday.

Punta Gorda Spring Seafood and Music Festival

Dates: April 2–4, 2027
Location: Laishley Park, Punta Gorda
Hours: Friday, 4–10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

The 2027 seafood and music season concludes with a return to Laishley Park.

Punta Gorda hosts festivals near both the beginning and end of the season, giving Charlotte County residents two chances to attend a Paragon seafood and music event.

The spring 2026 edition offered free admission and featured three days of food, music and activities at the waterfront park.

What Visitors Can Expect

Although each location has its own character, Paragon’s seafood and music festivals generally follow a similar format.

Food vendors prepare their dishes onsite, allowing visitors to watch meals being cooked and choose from several seafood and non-seafood options. Music typically runs throughout the day, with performances scheduled in blocks from early afternoon into the evening.

Between bands, festivalgoers can explore booths offering handmade artwork, jewelry, crafts, clothing, gourmet foods and specialty products.

Many events offer free admission, although certain locations may charge an entrance fee. Parking costs and pet policies also vary by venue.

Outside food and beverages are generally prohibited. Guests planning to bring a dog should carefully review the rules for the specific event, because some festivals are pet-friendly while others permit only trained service animals.

A Boost for Local Musicians, Vendors and Communities

Beyond giving residents something enjoyable to do, festivals can provide exposure and income for independent musicians, restaurants, food vendors, artists and small businesses.

Paragon’s entertainment schedules regularly feature performers from the Sarasota-Bradenton area, Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida. Past lineups have included groups such as Kettle of Fish, The Billy Rice Band, Damon Fowler, Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio, Jack’D Up, 22N, Deb & The Dynamics and other regional favorites.

The events also encourage visitors to spend time in surrounding downtown districts, parks, restaurants and shops. For communities such as Englewood, Punta Gorda and Fort Myers, a well-attended weekend festival can help introduce visitors to an area they may return to later.

Plan Ahead Before Attending

Paragon Festivals notes that bands, performance times, vendors, admission charges and other event details are subject to change.

Visitors should check the individual festival page shortly before attending for the final entertainment lineup, parking instructions, weather-related notices and festival rules.

Complete information and updates can be found at the Paragon Festivals website.

With 10 seafood and music festivals scheduled across Florida’s Gulf Coast, the 2027 season offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy fresh food, support regional musicians and spend a weekend outdoors with family and friends.