By JAMES MICHAELS

For over a quarter-century, John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk in Madeira Beach has offered festivities for the whole family at the annual Seafood Festival. Dedicated to fishermen lost at sea, this year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 30 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 31 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the event is free.

The many features of the event include an Art & Craft Show with 60 local and regional artists, tons of fresh local seafood, a fish cutting competition, a “real” haunted house, more than 150 unique shops, live music, a street dance in the village, a fishing expo, an environmental area and a children’s area. A children’s Halloween costume contest will take place on Saturday at 3 p.m. and trick or treating will take place throughout the hours of the event. All costume contest participants will receive a prize. Florida Blood Services will also be on site to collect donations.

Parking for the festival is available both in John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk and off-site. The convenient, 325- space parking structure is easily accessible from the 129th and 131st Avenue entrances to the Village.

Free additional parking is available at Madeira Beach Middle School with free shuttle service to and from John’s Pass Village.

The Seafood Festival is organized by the John’s Pass Village Association. Sponsors include The City of Madeira Beach, The St. Petersburg Times, Bright House Networks, and Budweiser.

For more information, please contact Suzanne King at (727) 322-5217 or SuzFest@gmail.com, or visit our website at www.JohnsPassFestivals.com. Seafood Festival