17th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival
February 14-16, 2025!
Big ENTERTAINMENT, big SHOPPING,
big EATS & DRINKS, big FUN!
New this year – BIGGER AREA! This means we are EXPANDING our festival grounds to bring you more vendors, more room, and simply MORE of everything!
For more information on the area:
(352) 356-8185
www.steinhatcheechamber.com
Event Information
Vendor spaces for the 17th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival (February 14-16, 2025) are by invitation only!
If you are interested in applying for a vendor space, please send an email to steinhatcheevendors@gmail.com and include your contact information (email and cellular phone) and a photo of what you sell. If accepted, the Vendor Coordinator will email you an application and vendor waiver.
Please note: our prices have changed! This fee increase DOES NOT impact the vendors who prepaid for the 2025 Festival.
- Non-profit $50
- Arts & Crafts $200
- Arts & Crafts with Electricity $225
- Food Vendors $400
We have some exciting news! The Chamber Board voted to allow a limited number of golf carts to park inside the entertainment area! We know the charge will be $100/night with a maximum of 4 per golf cart (no coolers). The logistics and details are currently being worked out, so stayed tuned for complete information.
The Cowboys for kids will once again be bringing their own brand of sass to the beer garden. They'll keep your whistle wet and your beverage cold! Remember to "tip the boot" generously; ALL (100%) of the tips are given to the local children's' organizations. We love and appreciate the Cowboys for Kids, SASS (Single Action Shooting Society)!
Many of our rental homes were wiped out or severely damaged by the recent hurricanes. The County has generously permitted us to use the overflow parking for their public ramp for boon docking. At only $25/night, it is a favorable option among our RV'ers. However, we are limited to the FIRST 20 people to sign up, so be sure to get your reservation done soon. Reservations are ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE: https://form.jotform.com/250195827265160. The only amenities provided will be port alets, handwash stations, and a dumpster for your garbage. Please be kind to those around you, and to our boat ramp neighbors.
Fiddler Crab Festival 2025
Entertainment Line Up Coming Soon!
Friday, February 14th
6:45 Fireworks
11:00 Close
Saturday, February 15th
1:00 Band Stage opens
6:45 Fireworks
11:00 Close Show
KYNEX will once again be doing fireworks. Fireworks on both Friday and Saturday evening (February 14-15, 2025)! What a great way to introduce our headline bands for the evening!
ALL FOOD VENDOR SPACES ARE BY INVITATION ONLY.
All food vendor spaces were filled at the end of the 2024 Festival. However, this year (February 14-16, 2025) we may have opportunity to add a couple more spaces. The Festival is expanding and we do not have the details worked out quite yet. If you have an interest in becoming a food vendor, please send an email to steinhatcheevendors@gmail.com. In the email, include contact information (email, business name, cell phone number) and a copy of your menu and photos of our food/display.
Also, please note that food vendor prices have increased to $400. This rate increase DOES NOT affect those who prepaid. This ONLY pertains to those vendors who have not yet paid and all those signing up for 2025 and future events.
You just never know what you might see at the Fiddler Crab Festival parade! Fill out the application (or just show up) and join us for a fun time! (Click for a pdf application to print.) Schools, this is a great opportunity for your clubs and organizations to bring about awareness and school pride - be sure to put it on your calendars (February 15th, 2025).
Coming in late January!
Thank you to all who contributed raffle items. You are appreciated! We will be in touch soon, or if you would like to donate a raffle item, please contact our raffle coordinator, Christie Calhoun at (847) 736-3393, or email us at steinhatcheeriverchamber@gmail.com.
More information coming...
We invite you to become a sponsor of the 17th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival! Please reach out to our Sponsorship Coordinator, Vickie Webb (352/210-5535) or email steinhatcheeriverchamber@gmail.com.
Our sponsorship opportunities are:
- Stone Crab - $2,001 or more
- Blue Crab - $1,001 - $2,000
- Fiddler Crab - $500 - $1,000
- Horseshoe Crab $250 - $499
- Hermit Crab $50 - $249
A HUGE THANK YOU to our 2024 Sponsors! Below is a last look at our 2024 sponsors:
Think you've got the best recipe? We'll be the judge of that! Head on over to https://form.jotform.com/90067768000151 and register!
