John's Pass Seafood Festival

Name: John's Pass Seafood Festival
Start: 1969-12-31
End: 1999-01-01

Oct 24, 2025 – Oct 26, 2025
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12902 Village Blvd
Madeira Beach, FL 33708

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John's Pass Village & Boardwalk

Madeira Beach

For more than 40 years, the historic John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk in Madeira Beach has been transformed into a venue for the John’s Pass Seafood Festival, a huge celebration of fresh Gulf seafood. The three-day outdoor event features hundreds of local vendors offering an abundance of seafood, an art and crafts show, live music and many family-friendly activities, including some Halloween-themed events.

Festival Hours

Friday, Oct. 24: noon to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 26: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The festival will take place rain or shine.

Festival Highlights

Fresh, local seafood
A weekend full of live music on two stages
Games and entertainment for all ages
Shopping for unique souvenirs
Beer & beverage stations
Friday night trick-or-treating for kids
Saturday night adult costume contest and block party, 6-9 p.m. Cash prizes, no entry fee for costume contest.

Event Category

Annual Festivals & Events
Arts & Crafts
Festivals
Food + Drink
Music & Concerts

Guest Information

Family-Friendly
Free Admission

Address

12902 Village Blvd
Madeira Beach, FL 33708

Website

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Transportation Options for the John's Pass Seafood Festival

This festival is very popular, so that means that parking can be a challenge. Check out these great options for getting to John's Pass Village & Boardwalk for the event, including free shuttles and public transportation.

Ride the Suncoast Beach Trolley from Local Beach Communities

The Beach Trolley is easy to ride and inexpensive, and runs from Clearwater Beach south all the way to St. Pete Beach and back again. It's a great way to get to John's Pass Seafood Festival. Trolleys run every 20 to 30 minutes. See routes and fare information for the Suncoast Beach Trolley.

Park & Ride the Free Shuttle to the Festival

Event-goers are encouraged to park and take the FREE shuttle, available from Madeira Beach City Hall (300 Municipal Dr., Madeira Beach 33708), running each day of the festival.

Another free shuttle stop will be available on Saturday and Sunday only, running from Madeira Beach Fundamental School (591 Tom Stuart Causeway, Madeira Beach 33708).

Parking Lots

Find details on paid parking lots in Madeira Beach. Check out the parking map for Madeira Beach before you go. Note that the John's Pass Village lot will be closed during the John's Pass Seafood Festival (it will be used only for shuttle drop off).

Download the ParkMobile app ahead of time for an easy parking experience.

Ride Share Drop Off and Pick Up

If you decide to use Uber or Lyft, please use this address: John's Pass Park, 12850 Gulf Lane, Madeira Beach 33708.

Riding Public Transportation from St. Petersburg

If you're coming from St. Pete, you can ride the SunRunner from multiple stops west to St. Pete Beach. (See SunRunner map and rate information.) You'll need to hop off at the Boca Ciega Drive stop on St. Pete Beach. From there, you can walk a block or so west to find a Suncoast Beach Trolley stop at 75th Ave. and Blind Pass Road, which you can take to John's Pass Village & Boardwalk.

Make it a Getaway Weekend When You Attend the John's Pass Seafood Festival

Here's where to stay, play and dine near Madeira Beach when you come for this fun annual festival.

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Where to Eat Near John's Pass

Sure, you're going to have plenty of food choices on offer at the John's Pass Seafood Festival. But if you decide to extend the fun and stay for the weekend or longer, we've got you covered with more great restaurant choices.

Where to Stay in Madeira Beach

"Mad Beach" is not only home to an award-winning beach, it's also full of cozy vacation rentals as well as new and classic hotels. Check out your accommodation options.

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Where to Play in Madeira Beach

There are so many fun vacation activities in Madeira Beach! Many of them center around the water.

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