CORTEZ – They’ve been bringing in stone crab claws to the Cortez docks since the season began on Oct. 15, and now, the historic fishing village is inviting everyone to celebrate the harvest.
Stone crab claws are the featured attraction at the free 8th Annual Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival on Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also on the bill of fare is fresh seafood and beer, local art displays and a kid’s play area.
If you go
Who: You, stone crabs
What: The 8th Annual Cortez Stone Crab and Music Festival, featuring fresh seafood, beer, live music, local art and a kid’s play area
When: Saturday, Nov. 9 and Sunday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Swordfish Grill and Tiki Bar, 4628 119th St. W., Cortez; Marker 49 by boat.
How much: Free
Live music begins at 10 a.m. both days on three stages at the east end of the fishing village, 4628 119th St. W., or Marker 49 by boat.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Main Stage
10 a.m. – Terry Helm
Noon – Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
2 p.m. – Donadi, Yoder, Moore & The Strange
4 p.m. – The Chris Anderson Band
Swordfish Stage
Noon – Tim Chandler
6 p.m. – Jason Haram
Cortez Kitchen Stage
6 p.m. – Buzz Factor
Sunday, Nov. 10
Main Stage
10 a.m. – Poppa Grump
Noon – Eric Von Band
2 p.m. Twinkle & Rock Soul Radio
4 p.m. – RJ Howson/Mike Kach & Friends
Swordfish Stage
1 p.m. – Stockton Bros.
5 p.m. – TC & The Troublemakers
Cortez Kitchen Stage
3 p.m. – Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones
