2023 Cortez Stone Crab & Music Festival

Join the fun at the 11th Annual Cortez Stone Crab & Music Festival. Saturday & Sunday, November 11th & 12th, from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM both days.

This festival was created by a 4th generation Cortez commercial fisherman to celebrate the commercial crabbers, fishermen and women who sustain it. The festival is held on the property of The Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar located in Cortez, FL, the oldest functioning fishing village in the state of Florida.

Two days of live music, fresh seafood, a beer tent, a full bar, a kids zone, and local art vendors. This year’s festival theme is, “Crack-a-Cold One” since stone crab is best served cracked and cold!

A seating area with a large tent will be in place for protection from the sun, or in the event of rain. Parking will be available at the F.I.S.H. Preserve for $5 per car, guests are advised to enter at 116th Street. Admission will be $5, ages 12 & under will be FREE.

Music lineup coming soon!

All parking proceeds benefit F.I.S.H. Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage. All draft beer sales benefit The Blessings Bag Project.