JUST THE FAQS
(FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

WHERE IS THE FESTIVAL AND WHERE DO I PARK?  --   The festival is located at the east end of Atlantic Blvd in Pompano Beach.  The main entrance is at the corner of Atlantic and A1A.  There are additional entrances on the beach, at Pompano Beach Blvd about 300’ south of the Pompano Pier and at Briney Avenue and Atlantic.

Free trolley service runs from bank parking lots east of U.S 1 on Atlantic Boulevard.  There is paid parking available at the municipal lots on the beach across from the Pompano Fishing Pier.  There is also paid parking at a number of private lots. The Atlantic Blvd. bridge is being renovated. It is recommended that you use the 14th Street Causeway to access those lots. Beachside parking lots fill up early.

DO YOU OFFER MULTIPLE DAY TICKETS?  DO YOU HAVE ADVANCED TICKET SALES? -- We no longer offer multiple day passes.  We do not have advanced ticket sales.  We have multiple entrances to the festival with ticket sales at each entrance.  Generally the wait to purchase tickets is very short.

DO YOU HAVE MORE TO EAT THAN JUST SEAFOOD?  -  While seafood is the main attraction, there is plenty of good ole American food as well. 

IS THERE SEATING AVAILABLE NEAR THE STAGE?  -- No.  One of the attractions of the festival is that we are on the beach.  Just bring a blanket and stake out a piece of sand.  

CAN I BRING MY OWN DRINKS?  -- Unfortunately, the answer to this one is no.  You cannot bring coolers into the festival.  This is not a money issue (although you are supporting many local charities when you purchase our drinks).  In this day and age of insurance regulations and security concerns, we cannot allow you to bring in coolers or other large bags.

WHAT WILL I FIND ON YOUR BOARDWALK BAZAAR?  -- Another of our most popular features is our Boardwalk Bazaar (arts and crafts).  It is an incredible mix of arts and crafts, clothing, and displays by local businesses.    The main area is actually on the beach.  Festival volunteers install a 1,200’ wooden boardwalk that stretches from the food area north along the beach towards the pier.   The vendors actually set up in the sand on either side of the boardwalk.   There is an additional area of vendor display along Atlantic Blvd. between the main entrance and the beach. 

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE REVENUES FROM THE FESTIVAL?  -- The Seafood Festival is a not-for-profit corporation.  Revenues benefit a wide variety of charities and civic organizations.  It is one of the things that makes the festival so unique.  This is a largely volunteer driven event.  Groups like the Boys and Girls Club, Pompano Beach High School, the Boy Scouts, Blanche Ely High School, Exchange Club, Pompano Proud and civic groups like the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo, Women in Financial Services, Kiwanis, Rotary, Soroptimist,  Pompano Beach High School and others supply volunteers and benefit from the profits.  Over the years hundreds of thousands of dollars have been raised for all these groups. 

ARE THERE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS? -- Absolutely.  “Pompano Jack’s Fun Zone” will be located at the north end of the boardwalk. The Festival’s kid’s area fun zone will feature games, bungee jumps, rock climbing wall, bounce houses, face painters and more. Plus many of the vendors on the boardwalk feature toys and kids clothing. 

CAN I BRING MY PET? – Unfortunately, NO! No dogs of any size, no birds, no snakes. No animals period.