PALATKA, Fla.—Thousands headed out to the Blue Crab Festival in Palatka this weekend. The city has been working on redeveloping downtown and the riverfront, right where the festival is held. "I've ...

PALATKA, Fla. — After recent complaints about high prices and fewer attractions, the Blue Crab Festival is making a comeback in Palatka, but this time, it’s under new leadership. City officials have ...

Many attending the Blue Crab Festival in Palatka last weekend were “shell-shocked” and disappointed with this year’s event. They said the annual three-day festival featured high food prices, fewer ...

PALATKA, Fla. — After more than 20 years, the City of Palatka is stepping away from organizing one of its most beloved annual traditions: the Blue Crab Festival. Following recent criticism over high ...

PALATKA, Fla. — The Blue Crab Festival is coming back to Palatka in 2026, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help make it a success. This annual event draws thousands of visitors with food, ...