- April 27, 2025
Greektown Taverna served up fresh paella for the third year at Riverfest Seafood Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Seashore Seafood offers food at the 15th annual Riverfest Seafood Festival in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Attendees enjoy dining on the lawn at the Riverfest Seafood Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Bad Actors performed for the crowd at the 15th annual Riverfest Seafood Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Stephanie Gonter, one of many local vendors, promoted her business, Novel Tea Book Shop in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Chris Wells, associate director of Ormond Beach MainStreet, kept everything running smoothly during Riverfest Seafood Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Vendors line the path to the river at the 15th annual Riverfest Seafood Festival in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Kasi Morgan and Colt Collins, of Ormond Beach, enjoyed the day at Riverfest Seafood Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Rebecca Moore, William Countryman, Linda Carter and Rylee Moore, of Ormond Beach and Jacksonville, enjoyed seafood and sunshine during Riverfest. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Casey Williams and Scarlett Beckett brought their dogs Moki and Kevin to enjoy Riverfest Seafood Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The Franklin Family of Ormond Beach, Ty, Lindsey, and Tyra came back to Riverfest for their fifth year in a row. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Four-year-old Mila Franklin enjoyed the kids games at Riverfest. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Lonnie Burkes (seated), Troy Stanton, Greg Lewis and John Williams have been serving up seafood at Riverfest for the past 10 years. Lewis and Williams also work for the city of Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Vendors line the Halifax River at the foot of the Granada Bridge for the 15th annual Riverfest Seafood Festival in Ormond Beach. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Casey Gardner and Maddy Jackson served beer samples during Riverfest Seafood Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Randy Fernandez, of Nauti Pets, and Hank Richard, of Pawsitively Beachy, promoted their Ormond Beach businesses at Riverfest Seafood Festival. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Attendees queued up for Creamy Whip Delight during Riverfest. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Nancy Cortez, Ormond Beach MainStreet vice president and Riverfest volunteer coordinator, organized the primarily volunteer run event. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The 15th annual Riverfest Seafood Festival was held Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16 and 17, at Rockefeller Gardens in Ormond Beach.
The popular event attracted large crowds with its mix of fresh seafood, local vendors and family-friendly activities. Seafood vendors served everything from shrimp to paella to fried seafood. Small businesses and artisans lined the Halifax River with handmade goods and unique products.
Families enjoyed the Kid Zone, which featured activities, crafts, and a bounce house for children. Live music entertained attendees as they enjoyed the festivities.
“This event is primarily run by 150 volunteers and supported by local real estate companies who work together,” said Nancy Cortez, vice president of Ormond Beach MainStreet and volunteer coordinator. “It’s great to see the community come together and enjoy our beautiful parks for the festival.”
