Get Hook'd on Lake Monroe Fishing Tournament & Seafood Festival

Sanford, FL · Food & Drink

When: January 16, 2027
Where: Downtown Sanford waterfront, Lake Monroe · Sanford · FL
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet

A freshwater fishing tournament on Lake Monroe pairs with an afternoon seafood festival featuring dozens of vendors and live music in downtown Sanford. Now in its seventh-plus year, it draws anglers and families to the historic waterfront for a full day. It typically runs on a Saturday in mid-January.

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