We invite you to come experience a taste of the Chesapeake Bay

Enjoy the Bounty of the Bay and visit the Poquoson Seafood Festival. The City of Poquoson's annual salute to the working watermen of the Chesapeake Bay and life along the bay in a coastal City. 

As in years past, and holding with tradition, the Poquoson Seafood Festival hosts the Poquoson Art League Juried Arts & Crafts Show, one of the larger arts and crafts shows and sales in the state of Virginia with approximately 160 artisans expected to exhibit a myriad of outstanding crafts and original art work.

Just For Kids

The Teeny Tiny Farm Petting Zoo on Both Saturday and Sunday

Times: Saturday 10am-1pm & Sunday 1-4pm

Mad Science of Hampton Roads will present the Wacky and Fun Science Show on Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 1:30am

Enjoy the Mad Science booth as well.(select times)

Experience the Working Watermen's Heritage Area with many examples and learning opportunities about coastal life and fishing the seafood harvest in the Chesapeake Bay- Saturday & Sunday

Many Civic and Community Organizations offer activities as well at their various booths on Daily Press Field.

Enjoy The Puppet Show performance provided by Rainbow Puppets

Show Times: Taylor's Do It Center Stage  and in the Farm Fresh Food Court

10am Saturday & 12:30pm Sunday.

Participate in the Farm Fresh Coloring Contest Details available 3:15pm

Saturday, in the Food Court

The Festival also features some mechanical rides provided by Pony Rides, Ltd. Tickets available for purchase onsite.

2023 Entertainment Schedule

Friday, October 20, 2023

The Poquoson Seafood Festival officially opens 5pm-10pm

Langley Federal Credit Union Food Court Stage

6pm Poquoson Dance Academy

8pm The River Gypsies

Sentara Careplex Hospital Municipal Stage

5pm Poquoson High School Band

5:30pm The Poquoson Islanderettes

6pm SLAPNATION BAND

Saturday, October 21,2023

Saturday's activities include the opening of the Working Watermen's Heritage Display featuring dozens of working watermen exhibits, local and regional entertainment 

and lots of seafood for purchase.

Hours 10am-9pm

Langley Federal Credit Union Food Court Stage

12pm  Jack Hayden

3:30 PM  Poquoson Art League Arts & Crafts Awards

4:30 PM   Bru Houndz

7 PM Austin Ferguson

10-1pm  In the  Legasea Marine Kid's Zone The Teeny Tiny Farm Baby Zoo

Sentara Careplex Hospital Municipal Stage

10:30am Rainbow Puppets  Show in front of the stage (Children's Entertainment)

1:30pm The Heather Edwards Band

4pm Soul Patch

7pm Anthony Rosano & The Conqueroos 

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Hours 12:30-6:30pm

Langley Federal Credit Union Food Court Stage

2pm Eric Insley

4:15 Bill Miles Band

Sentara Careplex Hospital Municipal Stage

12:30pm Rainbow Puppets Children's Entertainment

1pm Crazy X

3:30pm Glen Shelton

1-4pm In the  Legasea Marine Kid's Zone The Teeny Tiny Farm Baby Zoo 

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Admission

Admission to the festival is free, the only fee charged is the Parking Fee of $10.00 per car- all areas. Bring CASH for Parking!!!

Each food vendor has items for purchase offering a variety of food choices and primarily seafood.

Date:  

Friday, October 20, 2023  5:00pm-10:00pm

Saturday, October 21, 2023  10:00am-9:00pm

Sunday, October 22, 2023 12:30pm-6:30pm

Location: 51 Odd Road, Poquoson VA

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