As Far as the Eye Can Sea…..Food & More, the AC Seafood Festival Returns to Bader Field
by Joe Molineaux
High quality annual events that offer something for people of different lifestyle interests are a key element to the continued success of our region. When events are designed, developed, and executed properly the word gets out beyond our community. The positive experiences year round and seasonal residents, along with visitors that are shared by word of mouth and social media posts make all the difference to the repeat success of any event. Adding in new elements as well as unique things to see and do keeps the event feeling fresh. For the past seven years, all of these factors have contributed to the growth of one of Atlantic City’s signature events.
Jon Henderson and the Good Time Tricycle team are back at Bader Field with the 2018 Atlantic City Seafood Festival on September 8th and 9th. Over 50 local and regional restaurants will be participating in the event, giving everyone an opportunity to enjoy an array of seafood offerings. Many are conceived specifically for the event, along with staples available in the restaurants throughout the year.
During the festival there will be “Look Who’s Cooking” food demonstrations and conversations featuring some outstanding area personalities. It is a chance to get to know some of the talented people behind many of your favorite restaurant menus.
Music is always a part of high quality festivals. For this year’s Atlantic City Seafood Festival there will be four bands each day starting at 11 AM. The sounds of the musical offerings perfectly compliment the sights, smells and tastes of the two day event.
Of course, it would not be a Good Time Tricycle produced event if there was not a beverage element thrown into the mix. This year there will be eighteen breweries participating as part of “The Great Beers of New Jersey” Tasting Lawn. These breweries represent some of the best craft beers the state has to offer.
Beyond the amazing seafood, music, and craft beers, vendors of all sorts will be part of the two day event that runs 11 AM to 6 PM both Saturday and Sunday. A Chowder Cook Off with proceeds benefiting the Community Food Bank of New Jersey will be held both days of the festival. There will also be a Pet Costume Contest on Sunday at 3PM. Rounding out the event will be a “Kids @ Play Zone”, “A Butterfly Encounter”, A Sea Turtle Recovery Demonstration, South Pacific Island Dancers, A Crab Cake Eating Contest on Saturday at 3:30 and Sunday at 4 PM, and Carve Wars chainsaw carving!
Each year the Atlantic City Seafood Festival grows in size and scope. Day of entry into the event is $10.00 per person. It sounds like a reasonable investment for a full day’s enjoyment at one of the largest outdoor “must not miss” festivals in the region. For more information and additional scheduled event times visit www.acseafoodfest.com.
