FAMILY FUN, ART & CRAFTS, TERRIFIC FOOD, CAR SHOW AND lots of CATFISH!
The Catfish Festival opens Saturday morning at 10 AM welcoming visitors and locals alike. Make sure to grab a spot to watch the parade as it rolls through town from 11 AM – Noon, then grab some lunch and enjoy live music and the arts and crafts show in the afternoon.
Raising Dollars for Scholars
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Since April 1978, the Rotary Club of Crescent City has held its annual Catfish Festival the first Saturday of April at Crescent City’s Eva Lyon Park. This massive volunteer effort has one significant purpose: raising money for college/vocational school scholarships for the high school children in our community. After costs are paid, every dollar generated is used for scholarships.
The festival is more than catfish dinners (although the catfish fingerlings and filet sandwiches are a good reason to come). There is live music entertainment through out the day Saturday, a kids zone, arts and crafts vendors, and a parade at 11 AM. If catfish is not your thing, we have burgers, hotdogs, chicken fingers, fresh strawberry shortcake, and even swamp cabbage!
Apply to participate in our show...
ARTISTS & CRAFTSMEN
Here is the perfect opportunity to sell your work in North Florida. With 12,000 attendees community support is strong!
CAR SHOW
Our Catfish Festival Car Show is one of the highlights of the festival! We would like to invite your participation.
VOLUNTEERS
Are you a civic minded type of person? Do you like to help improve and expand local activities? We could use your help!
Our Festival Location
Crescent City, FL – Eva Lyon Park