On return to Collier-Seminole State Park for the night, we found our campsite not quite ready for us. On the advice from our new neighbours, we headed to Everglades City for the last day of their annual Seafood Festival. With only $5 parking and no admission fee, who could resist?
This festival was like a state fair with rides, carnival games, craft & trinket vendors, live R&B music and of course, SEAFOOD! We finally got our picture with the legendary Skunk Ape and had opportunities to sample many of the vendors offerings such as the Acai Sundae and many styles of Hot Sauce. It was very crowded as this festival sees over 50,000 attendees each year. It was quite the contrast to many of our excursions to date.