7th annual Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay
Sunday, 3/27/2011
The Deering Estate Foundation's
7th annual Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay
Sunday, March 27, 2011
11:00 am to 6:00 pm
One very special day each year the historic Deering Estate at Cutler is transformed into a magical island with calypso rhythms, colorfully costumed dancers, and mountains of Florida’s freshest fish and seafood. The family-friendly celebration begins at 11am on Sunday, March 27th, when the 7th annual Deering Seafood Festival opens its doors to the intoxicating sounds of steel drums and towering stilt walkers greeting each guest.
Under the big top tent, Dean Max (3030 Ocean), who was recently crowned the King of American Seafood, heads the local celebrity chef cooking demonstrations. Chef Jouvens Jean (SAWA Village of Merrick Park), Chef Sean Bernal (Sushi Samba) and from the Bahamas, Chef Tricia Ferguson (co-author of Lionfish Cookbook) join him and share their unique recipes, and prepare delectable samples of seafood dishes for the cooking enthusiasts. Johnson & Wales culinary students work along side the chefs and offer assistance in food preparation.
Local restaurants prepare their specialties featuring scrumptious bounty from the sea. Golden Rule Seafood Market, Whole Foods Market, Black Point Ocean Grill, Iggy’s Street Wok, Imlee Indian Bistro, Miller Alehouse, Paella Party, Rodbender’s Raw Bar & Grill, Shibui Japanese Restaurant and Sports Grill offer an outstanding array of the freshest catch that includes delicious lobster, fried conch, shrimp egg rolls, grilled dolphin, garlic blue crabs and heaping mounds of shrimp that are steamed, fried, or just peel and eat.
Set on the biggest backyard on Biscayne Bay, the festival is non-stop fun. While a parade of Bahamian Junkanoo musicians playfully weave throughout the crowd, emcee Trent Aric, ABC’s chief meteorologist, keeps the on-stage entertainment jumpin’ with the Harbor Islanders, a lively Brazilian Revue, and the music of the popular VIVA Rock Band to close out the day.
New to the Li’l Shrimp Kids Zone is the Deering Discovery Cove, created by the estate’s Educational and Interpretive Staff, where kids experience a simulated underwater archeological adventure. In the Cove, boys and girls build their own seaworthy exploration vessels, and then embark on a journey where they will discover a mangrove shipwreck and pirates’ treasures, uncover fossils, and explore the fascinating bioluminescence of creatures that live deep beneath the sea. The Kids Zone also offers unlimited fun on the inflatables, and serves a land lovers menu to keep everyone happy.
Save time for pontoon boat rides aboard the Pelican Skipper to Chicken Key, an Artists’ Village featuring local artists and artisans crafters with original paintings, photography, crafts and jewelry, and a limited number of nature hikes and tours of the historic Stone House and Richmond Cottage.
Ride your bike and enjoy the FREE BIKE VALET SERVICE at the Main Gate courtesy of Green Mobility Network!
Cost: $15 for adults in advance online OR $20 at the gate
$5 for children ages 4-14; Children under 4 are FREE.
Admission includes park entrance and all activities excluding, food, drink, pontoon boat rides and rock climbing.
Deering Estate Foundation Members get FREE ADMISSION!
Not a member? Join today! 305-235-1668 ext. 263
Monies raised from the Festival benefit the Deering Estate Foundation. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To request a package or to receive more information, please email Mary Pettit at pettitmary@bellsouth.net or call 305-235-1668 ext. 266.
HOST HOTEL
The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
3300 Southwest 27th Avenue
Coconut Grove, Florida
Phone: 305-644-4680
Reservations: 800-241-3333
For special rates:
Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove Deering Reservation Page