Original Marathon Seafood Festival March 15-16
March 8th, 2008
Marathon, Florida Keys - Marathon is called the Heart of the Keys, but it’s the tummy that will get the attention at the Original Marathon Seafood Festival. In its 37th year, the fun-filled feast is set for Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16, at Marathon Community Park, mile marker 49 oceanside.
The annual munch-a-thon features local delicacies like Florida lobster, stone crab claws, pink shrimp and smoked fish. Keys chefs are to offer conch in chowders, salad and fritters. Fresh oysters and clams, fried local fish and even hot dogs are to await hungry customers.
Sweet treats, including fresh Key lime pie, should provide a fine finish to the seafood extravaganza. Beer and soft drinks will be available as well.
Other attractions include a nautical flea market, boat show, arts and crafts booths and scheduled entertainers including the Key Lime Pie Band.
Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is $8 per adult. Children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.
For more information, contact the Marathon Chamber of Commerce at (305) 743-5417 or (800) 262-7284.
To find out about the Florida Keys & Key West Web site at www.fla-keys.com.
