What’s there to do in Rocky Point over Super Bowl weekend? Ends up, there’s plenty, plus the highly anticipated return of the local Rotary Club’s Fish Bowl Seafood Fest fundraiser. After last year’s hiatus, and an on-again off-again possibility for 2022…Rotary organizers are excited to once again kick-off the tasty food and art excursion through Shrimp Plaza on the Saturday before the Super Bowl! Get it? That’s why it’s the Fish Bowl!
NOTE: The traditional Mermaids Market remains the 1st and 3rd Saturday of February, plus a smattering of Mermaid artists will be present once again at this year’s Fish Bowl! Special thanks to Russ & Naomi Black who will also be joining in!
What you need to know! Fish Bowl Seafood Fest Cliff Notes
WHAT? Fish Bowl Seafood Fest – Surf & Turf edition
WHEN? February 12, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE? Shrimp Plaza (Plaza del Camaronero) intersection of Blvd. Juarez and Blvd. Carrillo (formerly Blvd. Fremont
ENTRANCE Entrance is off of Blvd. Carrillo (formerly Fremont) – southeastern park of park IMPORTANT! MAIN ENTRANCE is only entry for event (*handicapped ramp located at Exit nearby-for entry)
TICKETS Day of Event – Food/Beverage tickets are $1 US (20 pesos) – for use at all restaurant/food stands/Rotary bar. Dishes/drinks will range between 1-5 tickets. *FREE raffle entry with purchase of every 10 tickets*
*Prepurchase – You can reserve food/beverage tickets in advance (minimum 10) through this Thursday, Feb. 10th by contacting Sami at: 638 380 8849 or skeesecker@hotmail.com
HEALTH PROTOCOLS Yes! Masks/face coverings required upon entry to event and within artists’ plaza, plus when ordering food – Special dining areas will be set up so you can kick back and relax. Thank you for your consideration and respect! Mask up. Gel up. Coastally distance.
MUSIC & FUN!
10 a.m. Gates open plus Will Call for prepurchase ticket
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stage: Joshua Strickland and Jeremy of The Bayou Bandits
Don’t miss Joshua jamming over the weekend at Margarita Mermaids Feb 12th (6 pm) & 13th (3 pm – 5 pm) Thanks for being a part of this year’s Fish Bowl!
*1st Raffle/Door prizes announced during band break*
1 p.m. Afirka Duste of Cultiv-Arte
*2nd Raffle/Door prizes announced before LIVE AUCTION*
SPECIAL DONOR RECOGNITION
1:45 LIVE AUCTION @ Stage (Art side of plaza)
2:15 – 4 p.m. Mario Mariscales Trio (following live auction)
*3rd Raffle/Door prizes announced during band break*
3:30 p.m. 50/50 WINNER ANNOUNCED!
4 p.m. Wrap up – Get it to Go! – See you next year!!
RAFFLE/DOOR PRIZES For every 10 food tickets, you get a FREE raffle ticket!
Additional raffle tickets are $5 US (100 pesos) or 4 for $20 US (400 pesos)
50/50! Share the fun! 50/50 tickets will be available during the day at $5 US (100 pesos) or 4 for $20 US (400 pesos) Winner to be announced at 3:30 p.m. and takes home 50% of what’s raised in 50/50 tickets!
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS…(so far)…
Plus….More than 20 participating artists!
