2026 Sarasota Shell Show and Marine Life Festival
The Sarasota Shell Club is expanding our annual show!
The 2026 Sarasota Shell Show and Marine Life Festival will be held Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7 at the Potter Building at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 2896 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL.
NEW PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR: Turtle Watch, Bay Watch, Tampa Bay Fossil Club, the New College Marine Biology Department, and more!
Enjoy exotic, common and rare shells, rocks and minerals on display and for sale; shell-inspired jewelry; clothing; a wide variety of shell crafts for sale; educational programs; and scientific and artistic exhibits. Enjoy a raffle for shells and coastal-inspired prizes. Guests receive a free bag of shells with their $5 paid admission fee.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days
Entry fee: Adults: $5
Students ages 12-18: $3
Kids under 12 may enter free with a paid adult
*CASH ONLY AT ENTRY PLEASE
If you are interested in entering either a Scientific or Artistic exhibit or becoming a dealer, please download and return the appropriate forms. Questions? email sarasotashellclub@gmail.com.
Please read all festival documents carefully. Please do NOT send documents or entry forms from previous years. Thank you.
SSC 2026 Rules, Awards and Information
SSC 2026 Artistic Categories and Entry Form
SSC 2026 Scientific Categories and Entry Form
SSC 2026 Prospective Dealers
2025 Shell Show Photos
2023-2024 Shell Show Photos