Fun Catches on at Cotee River Seafood Fest

There was music and beauty on the banks of the Pithlachascotee River on Saturday.

The annual Bright House/Bay News 9 Cotee River Seafood and Blues Festival had returned to Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey. Craftspeople plied glass flowers, handmade signs and other handmade works. Local bands played live blues music as adults, teenagers, children and dogs enjoyed the festivities.

And of course, there were ample samples of seafood, from clam striops, to shrimp to grilled mahi-mahi.

The best thing is: it's not over. The three-day festival, organized by Greater New Port Richey Main Street, continues today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday's schedule features performances from students at Music Matters Rock School from noon-5 p.m.

Continuing will be the arts and crafts fair, bounce house and other kids activities, food vendors, boat tours and other amusements.

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