Palatka Blue Crab Annual Festival

Get ready to throw your claws in the air Memorial Day weekend 2025 at the annual Palatka Blue Crab Festival!

This beloved event features national headliners, full-day concert line-ups of regional musicians, dozens of vendors and food trucks, activities and entertainment for all ages and a massive kids zone.

This family-friendly festival (which has been around for nearly 30 years!) takes place the Friday, Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day in downtown Palatka and along the scenic waterfront.