Sarasota Winter Seafood & Music Festival January 2027 (Paragon Festivals)

Event Overview

Join the 11th Annual Sarasota Winter Seafood & Music Festival, a popular weekend event featuring live entertainment, freshly prepared seafood, and a vibrant boutique-style arts and crafts market.

Key Dates

• Application deadline: November 8, 2026
• Artist notification: November 10, 2026
• Booth fee payment due: December 8, 2026 (paid directly to Paragon, not through ZAPPLICATION)
• Event: January 8-10, 2027

Festival Hours

• Friday, January 8: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Saturday, January 9: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
• Sunday, January 10: 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Setup & Check-In

• Friday, January 8: Check-in and setup 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Saturday, January 9: Check-in and setup 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
• Sunday, January 10: Show hours 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Application Requirements

Submit a minimum of 4 images for consideration.

Fees

• Application fee: $15
• Booth fee payment due: December 8, 2026
• Late fee of $50 applies if booth fee payment is not received by deadline and a space becomes available

Artist Services

• Overnight security Friday and Saturday evening
• Easy load-in and load-out

Waitlist Policy

If booth fee payment is not received by December 8, 2026, invited artists and vendors will automatically be moved to the waitlist. If space becomes available, you will be contacted with a $50 late fee applied.