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 handed over the ...

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 ...

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. — 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, ...