The Ruskin Seafood Festival, South Shore’s annual signature event, will return Nov. 15-16 at E.G. Simmons Regional Park in Ruskin. This lively weekend celebration promises a feast of mouthwatering seafood and landlubber favorites, alongside live entertainment, two car shows, an expansive arts and crafts market, dedicated kids’ area and ice cold beverages for folks of all ages.
Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Admission to the Hillsborough County park—normally $2 per carload—is being covered by AdventHealth Riverview, and free entry to the festival—introduced last year after the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton—has been extended. Free shuttles provided by Kids R Kids will run both days.
So all you need is cash for food, drinks and holiday shopping. Leashed, well-mannered dogs are welcome.
Festivalgoers can feast on fare from 21 food vendors—including hometown favorites like Ruskin Seafood Co., Salty Shamrock, Sunset Grill, Roots Southern BBQ, Sweet Tea Tiki Bar and The Wing Wagon—and explore more than 150 arts, crafts, commercial and nonprofit booths. Car enthusiasts can catch two full-day shows: “Revved Up” on Saturday and “Roamin’ Oldies” on Sunday…