Want relaxing fun and good food for the weekend?  Delve into delicious freshly-made foods, spectacular live musical performances by top Florida musicians and shopping a marketplace of arts, crafts and select fine products at he 2nd Annual Englewood Seafood & Music Festival in Pioneer Park, Englewood on January 25-27, 2019.  Partake of a weekend of pure enjoyment and relaxation!  The fun starts Friday evening 4pm - 10pm and continues Saturday 11am - 10pm and Sunday 11am - 6pm. Admission  is FREE!  The event is hosted by the Olde Englewood Village Agency and the Englewood Community Redevelopment Agency, coordinated with the Sarasota County Government.

For food, choose from a variety of seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes all cooked fresh on site by local restaurants and food purveyors.  Seafood dishes are prepared using only the freshest local and sustainable ocean resources from the Florida Gulf Coast. Select from a diversity of side dishes and of course - awesome desserts!  Liquid refreshment includes alcoholic, non-alcoholic and fruit drinks.  

While immersed in food, listen to some of Florida’s top musical groups from genres such as R&B, blues, jazz, rock and Caribbean sounds. Friday night performers are:  Mike Tozier (country, folk, Delta blues), Sarasota Steel Pan Band (calypso, reggae, Latin, Brazilian) and the Kate Keys Band (blues, rock, variety).  Saturday performances are by: Kettle of Fish (rock),  CeCe Teneal & Soul Kamotion (blues, soul, roots), Reverend Barry & The Funk (funk, soul), the Billy Rice Band (country rock) and the Endless Summer (Beach Boys Tribute Band).  Sunday performances are by: The New Rulers (ska, reggae, soul, rocksteady), The Whole Band featuring Callie Chappell (Americana, rock, bluegrass and R&B), Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio (rock, soul), and the Caribbean Chillers (Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band).

During breaks between performances, enjoy shopping a marketplace of fine arts, crafts, and select fine products and food items.

This is the plan!  All you need do is come and partake in the festivities!  Remember: YOU are the most important ingredient and you have earned this moment!  We look forward to seeing you.