2026 Carrabelle Riverfront Festival

Make plans to join the Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, April 25 from 10 am – 6 pm for the 2026 Carrabelle Riverfront Festival, a fun-filled day along the beautiful historic Carrabelle Florida waterfront! Enjoy family-friendly activities, live music, a car show, unique entertainment, colorful arts & craft vendors, and delicious food vendors. There will be plenty of activities for the young and old along the beautiful historic harbor. This event is FREE, pet friendly, and open to the public.

The festival will feature plenty of fun for the whole family, including children’s mini-train rides, and a bouncy house. Plus, a variety of vendors will be on hand with kid-friendly favorites adding to the festive atmosphere.

Feet will be tapping to the upbeat favorites of some gifted musicians, including the talented Danny Welch of Sumpin’ Old & Sumpin’ New who covers multiple genres, with a little comedy thrown in and Steve’s Steel Drums playing Caribbean and Beach music. Guests will also be delighted by the wonderful dance performances of the Forgotten Coast Dancing Witches. The entertainment doesn’t end there as there will also be fun music by DJ Beanie Baby.

Visitors can browse tons of festival vendors and booths with unique arts and craft items, delicious food, yummy treats and interesting products. Food vendors will be offering shrimp, conch fritters, BBQ, kettle corn, funnel cakes, shaved ice, cotton candy, pork skins, and more. Plus, there will be regional, family-friendly exhibitors with engaging displays and Tate’s Hell State Forest’s Smokey Bear on Avenue B. Visitors can explore the local shops, museums, and cafes for even more choices.  

Curfew Masonic Lodge #73 will be hosting a Car Show, with classic, vintage, and custom vehicles from 11 am – 4 pm ET at George Sands Park. Car collectors and enthusiasts will showcase their prized automobiles, offering guests the opportunity to admire a variety of cars, trucks, and more at and more at the corner of SE 3rd St and US Hwy-98..

The Airing of the Quilts, hosted by the Lanark Village Wandering Star Quilters, returns to Sands Park from 9:30 am-3 pm ET, transforming the park into an outdoor quilt gallery. This free event will celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an impressive display of patriotic quilts, other beautiful quilts made by this talented guild and vintage quilts displayed along the fence and throughout the park.

The Carrabelle Riverfront Festival is hosted by the Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce and funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council and through donations from our sponsors. Sponsored by Centennial Bank, Duke Energy, Air-Con of Wakulla, Emerald Coast Federal Credit Union, Angler’s Edge Marine, and C-Quarters Marina. 

SPONSORS We are still looking for event sponsors. Sponsorship levels range from $100 to $1000 dollars. Sponsors receiving promotional perks and more. If you are interested in being a sponsor, check out more information here 2026 Sponsorship Package  or contact the Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce at (850) 697-2585.

VENDORS: For information about being a vendor, check out the 2026 VENDOR REGISTRATION (PDF).

VOLUNTEERS: We are in need of volunteers to help make the Riverfront Festival possible. We need volunteers to help with set-up Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Volunteers are also needed on Saturday during the day to man the Chamber tent, help with trash pick up, monitor the bouncy house and other duties.  Volunteers will work in 2 hour increments. Volunteers are what make this happen every year. You are needed and you are always appreciated! Please contact the Chamber office to sign up as a volunteer today! Chamber@nettally.com or 850-697-2585.

For up-to-date information, including a schedule of activities as it becomes available, visit Facebook at @carrabelleriverfrontfestival or call the Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce at 850-697-2585.

Looking for a place to stay for the festival? Check out our Places to Stay!    Looking for ideas on places to eat while you are in town? Check out our fabulous Restaurants and Cafes!  Wanting to do a little more shopping while you are here for the weekend? Check out our Stores and Shops!

Carrabelle Riverfront
Marine Street
Carrabelle, FL 32322 + Google Map