APRIL 05, 2025
10 AM - 4 PM ET
Mermaid Bay Festival is a free community event
held at George Core Park in historic Port Saint Joe.
Shop our Vendor Market, meet enchanted Mermaids, join a jolly Pirate Crewe, and much more!
ADVENTURE
AWAITS
Play & Dance in the
BUBBLE PARADE
All ages are invited to visit Bubble Stations located throughout the park, enjoy bubble games and activities, win prizes, watch a Bubble Show, and (of course) blow bubbles!
Activities for all ages
Face Painting, Cotton Candy,
Popcorn, Arts & Crafts + More
Explore our vendor village
Boutiques, Handmade Jewelry, Curated Art & Gifts + More
Meet Real Pirates,
spin the Captain's Wheel for a prize,
and search the park for hidden pirate treasure
with a Scavenger Hunt.
Join a Jolly
PIRATE CREWE
KING & QUEEN
OF THE BAY
COSTUME COMPETITION
All guests are encouraged to wear
ocean-inspired outfits, but it's not required.
The title of King & Queen of the Bay
is awarded to the "Best Overall" costumes
in three age groups, chosen by a
carefully-selected panel of judges.
To enter the competition and compete
for a crown, please submit the form below.
PET
PET
Photo Contest
Enter your pet in our online
Pet Costume Contest!
More Information Coming Soon.
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