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St. Marks Stone Crab Festival
St. Marks, FL · Food & Drink
- When
- October 31, 2026
- Where
- Riverside Cafe, 69 Riverside Dr · St. Marks · FL
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A tiny fishing village festival started by the owners of the Riverside Cafe that marks the opening of Wakulla County's stone crab season. It draws thousands to a town of only a few hundred residents for fresh stone crab claws, live music and crafts along the St. Marks River.
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- St. Marks Stone Crab Festivalsame spot
A tiny fishing village festival started by the owners of the Riverside Cafe that marks the opening of Wakulla County's stone crab season.
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