We’re spoiled by our fabulous fresh seafood here in Washington — from our market selections to our unassuming eateries and fine dining spots, you’ll find something for every taste and budget. But if you’ve never attended one of our annual seafood festivals, you’re missing out. Not only can you try a great selection of local seafood, you can often meet the people who make it all happen and catch some great entertainment.
Here are a few seafood festivals to put on your calendar this year.
- Penn Cove MusselFest, Coupeville
Penn Cove MusselFest Facebook This tasty festival is coming up – the 2019 dates are March 2 and 3. Held on the historic Coupeville waterfront, the annual event features live music, children’s activities, beer gardens, mussel chowder, and even mussel-eating contests.
- Shrimpfest, Brinnon
Shrimpfest - Brinnon, WA Facebook Mark your calendars for May 25 and 26 if you love shrimp and the Hood Canal. People come from all over the PNW to go shrimping and fishing or enjoy craft booths, food booths, belt sander races, exhibits, live music, kids’ activities, and camaraderie.
- Ballard SeafoodFest, Seattle
Ballard SeafoodFest Facebook Every July, Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood celebrates SeafoodFest, a 45 year tradition. It’s a weekend of sunshine, music, festivities, and all kinds of fresh seafood, both for sale and for instant consumption. This year’s dates are July 12-14.
- OysterFest, Shelton
Oysterfest Facebook Bring your oyster-loving friends and family to Shelton in early October for this locally loved celebration of all things oysters. Dine on tasty seafood, enjoy local art and photography exhibits, check out the live touch tanks with your little ones, and enjoy live music and activities.
- Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival, Port Angeles
Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival Facebook Every October, seafood lovers gather on the beautiful Port Angeles waterfront to celebrate the scrumptious Dungeness Crab. This year’s dates are October 11-13.
We’re spoiled when it comes to our seafood scene here in Washington. Some even say we have the world’s best.
Penn Cove MusselFest Facebook
This tasty festival is coming up – the 2019 dates are March 2 and 3. Held on the historic Coupeville waterfront, the annual event features live music, children’s activities, beer gardens, mussel chowder, and even mussel-eating contests.
Shrimpfest - Brinnon, WA Facebook
Mark your calendars for May 25 and 26 if you love shrimp and the Hood Canal. People come from all over the PNW to go shrimping and fishing or enjoy craft booths, food booths, belt sander races, exhibits, live music, kids’ activities, and camaraderie.
Ballard SeafoodFest Facebook
Every July, Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood celebrates SeafoodFest, a 45 year tradition. It’s a weekend of sunshine, music, festivities, and all kinds of fresh seafood, both for sale and for instant consumption. This year’s dates are July 12-14.
Oysterfest Facebook
Bring your oyster-loving friends and family to Shelton in early October for this locally loved celebration of all things oysters. Dine on tasty seafood, enjoy local art and photography exhibits, check out the live touch tanks with your little ones, and enjoy live music and activities.
Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival Facebook
Every October, seafood lovers gather on the beautiful Port Angeles waterfront to celebrate the scrumptious Dungeness Crab. This year’s dates are October 11-13.
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