Seafood and Soul Festival
The Seafood Soul Festival combines a love of seafood and soul food with live entertainment. This annual event features general vendors displaying art, clothing, jewelry, household products and much more. It's fun for the whole family, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Edith Marie Foundation, a 501c3 organization founded to impact and empower the lives of those battling Breast Cancer in Jacksonville, Florida and surrounding areas. The first 300 tickets reserved are free to the public, though an Eventbrite reservation is required. General admission includes festival entry. Food and drink purchases are additional.
Date: October 19, 2019 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
Location: Morocco Shrine Auditorium | 3800 St Johns Bluff Rd South, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Admission:
General Admission $10
Children 10 & under are free (reservation required)
Event website: 2019seafoodsoulfest.eventbrite.com
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