Attend the Marathon Seafood Festival This Spring

Halfway between Key Largo and Key West is Marathon, Florida, the heart of the Florida Keys and home to some of the best fishing in the area. Whether you’re here for a wedding, beach time, or soaking up the warm Florida sunshine, there’s always something to do in Marathon. If you’re lucky enough to be calling our Marathon, Florida, hotel resort home during the Marathon Seafood Festival, you’re in for a treat! 

Aside from the usual great fishing, beautiful Marathon, Florida beaches, and incredible food Marathon offers, you can also enjoy the fantastic local festivals!

About the Event

The original Marathon Seafood Festival in Marathon, Florida, started in 1976 as a way for local fishermen and their families to kick back, enjoy themselves, and celebrate their hard work. It is now the second-largest event in the Florida Keys, with over 20,000 attendees, growing yearly! 

Bring your family for two days of delicious local seafood, entertainment, and fun! Admission to the seafood festival in Marathon, FL, is only $5, and kids under 12 are free. The festival typically runs during mid-March and is located at the Marathon Community Park. 

There will be hundreds of vendors, live entertainment, a kid’s area with a rock climbing wall, bungee jumping, obstacle courses, Jenga, face painting, and more! 

Live Entertainment

It would only be a Marathon, FL, event with live music! Live bands play throughout the weekend, some local like The Lady “A” Blues Band and Brian Roberts, and others from South FL. You can expect rock-trop, reggae, country, and excellent island music throughout the event. 

Plan Your Getaway

Our Marathon Florida resorts put you close to all the best local restaurants, shops, and amazing festivals, all while still giving you the privacy your need while on your getaway! Book your stay in one of the best resort hotels in Marathon, Florida, and start planning your vacation in paradise today!

Vendors

Residents, visitors, fishermen, boat enthusiasts, and families are all looking for delicious food, nautical products or services, retail items, and fun! And with over 220 vendors, there is bound to be something for everyone at the Marathon Seafood Festival!

Fresh seafood like lobster, stone crab, ceviche, and more, as well as Cuban croquettes, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, and sweet desserts, are some of the foods you can expect to be there. Browse the handmade jewelry and clothing, chat with someone from the Nature Center or Rotary Club, or even grab yourself a new fishing pole!

Stay at Coconut Cay Resort

Out of all the Marathon, FL resort accommodations, The Bahamian-style Coconut Cay Resort is where you want to be. Our Marathon Florida Resort offers fun, comfort, and convenience while providing you with all the amenities you’ll need during your stay. 

Choose from rooms that sleep up to four people with easy access to the pool, or get dock access and a boat slip right outside your room! Onsite guest parking, daily housekeeping, WiFi, a coffee maker, and daily grab-and-go breakfast are available. Book a resort room with a full kitchen if you’d like, or inquire about our Marathon, FL, pet-friendly accommodations. Bikes, fishing poles, kayaks, and paddle boards are available, along with the outdoor swimming pool, grills, and picnic tables. 

There are plenty of things to do in Marathon, FL, so take advantage of the short distance to Sombrero Beach and Bahia Honda State Park! If you’re feeling adventurous, you can scuba dive, fish, kayak, paddle board, or wakeboard. The shallow waters and natural environment make for some of the world’s best fishing and board sports.  

If you’d rather stay on land, there are tons of awesome attractions near our resort hotels in Marathon, Florida, you can visit the Turtle Hospital, the Pigeon Key Island Museum, or the Crane Point Hammock Nature Reserve. Make sure to check out the world-renowned Dolphin Research Center, where you can swim with Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins!

However you choose to spend your time, there’s plenty of delicious food, family-friendly activities, and incredible Marathon FL resort rooms. We look forward to seeing you at the seafood festival in Marathon during your visit!