What to Know If You Go: 2013 Safety Harbor Seafood Festival

Safety Harbor seafood lovers, rejoice: the annual Seafood Festival at the Marina begins at 5 p.m. Friday.

Of course you don't have to love crab legs and conch fritters — or be a resident of the Harbor — to enjoy one of the biggest outdoor events on the city's calendar; out-of-towners and land-lubbers are just as welcome to attend.

The two-day event kicks off Friday evening at 5 with a performance by local rockers the Jimmy Griswold Band and will run through Saturday night, when smoky blues singers the Betty Fox Band take the event stage.

In between there will be plenty of food and entertainment to keep the whole family satisfied, with a full slate of music, games, arts and crafts and, of course, enough seafood to make Crabby Bill happy.

Here's a rundown of what you need to know if you go to Seafood Fest, including the complete lineup of music acts for the weekend. Have fun!

What To Know If You Go:

What: 2013 Safety Harbor Seafood Festival

When: Friday, Mar 8, 5-10 p.m.; Sat, Mar 9, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Safety Harbor Marina, 110 Veterans Memorial Ln.

Details: A weekend full of food, fun and entertainment. Live music, games, arts and crafts and kids activities highlight the event, which will feature seafood from dozens of vendors as well as 'traditional' food items like burgers, hot dogs and pizza.

Cost: Free to enter; vendor prices vary

Parking: Free public parking is available in any of the public lots downtown, including behind the Harbor Pointe complex across Bayshore Boulevard from the Marina; side street parking where permitted.

Contact: 727-724-1572

Music Lineup:

Friday:
5 p.m. - Jimmy Griswold rock/blues
6:15 p.m. – Backtrack Blues Band blues
8 p.m. – Toler-Tucci Band Southern rock

Saturday:
11:30 a.m. – T.J. Weger slide guitar
1 p.m. – Gator Tooth rock
3:30 p.m. – The Natural Blend Band rock
6 p.m. – Stimulus rock
8 p.m. – Betty Fox Band blues/R&B

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