Bradenton Riverwalk Seafood & Music Festival Takes Place Downtown This Weekend

BRADENTON, FL — The Bradenton Riverwalk Seafood & Music Festival runs Friday through Sunday at Rossi Park, 452 3rd Ave. W., in downtown Bradenton.

The free three-day event, which is presented by Paragon Festivals and Florida Gulf Coast Destinations, will operate Friday, 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

In addition to seafood cuisine and live musical performances, the festival also includes a bazaar featuring boutique-style shops and galleries.

Seafood, meat and vegetarian menu items are cooked fresh on site with a variety of side dishes and desserts also available. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can also be purchased. All seafood dishes are prepared using sustainable ocean resources from the Florida Gulf Coast, according to the event website.

Live music showcases some of Florida’s and the region’s top musical talents from such genres as R&B, jazz, rock, reggae and Caribbean sounds.

Catch the following bands and performers at this year’s festival.

Friday

• 4:30 p.m. - Zack Yoder Band (folk, psychedelic, bluegrass)
• 6:30 p.m. - Kettle of Fish (rock, blues, reggae and New Orleans soul)
• 8:30 p.m. - Dr. Dave Band (bluegrass fiddlers, country and classic rock)

Saturday

• 12:30 p.m. - Dean Johanesen (acoustic singer-songwriter)
• 2:30 p.m. - Twinkle (singer-songwriter, rock, soul)
• 4:30 p.m. - 22N (cover band, rock)
• 6:30 p.m. - The Hummingbirds (Americana, roots)
• 8:30 p.m. - Selwyn Birchwood (blues)

Sunday

• 12:30 p.m. - The Whole Band (folk, rock, pop, blues, bluegrass)
• 2:30 p.m. - The Billy Rice Band (country, rock)
• 4:30 p.m. - Ronnie Dee & The Superstars (funk)