Celebrate local wild caught seafood with delicious $5 bite plates and live entertainment at Mooloolaba Fisheries.
Sunday 26 July 2026
11:00am - 3:00pm
Fisheries on the Spit, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD
Free
Dive into a vibrant celebration of the local seafood industry at the Mooloolaba Seafood Market Day. This event offers a unique opportunity to support hardworking local fishermen and women while enjoying fresh, wild caught seafood prepared in tasty bite-sized dishes.
Stroll along the wharfs, take in the scenic views of the Mooloolah River, and experience the lively atmosphere with local artists performing live. Challenge yourself by holding a 40kg tuna and learn fascinating insights about the seafood industry from passionate experts.
This family-friendly event promises a fun and educational afternoon where your taste buds can explore new ways of enjoying seafood.
The market day features numerous popup seafood stalls offering $5 bite plates made from 100% Australian wild caught seafood. Tickets for the bite plates can be purchased at two stalls located at the entrance, with both cash and eftpos accepted.
Enjoy the convenience of easy parking with 2-4 hour free parking available at the spit, or take the stress out of parking by catching the free shuttle bus or the Mooloolaba Ferry. Ferry riders who book an all-day return ticket early can claim a free food token to use at the market.
This event is free to attend and runs from 11:00 to 15:00 on Sunday, 26 July 2026.
Held at Fisheries on the Spit, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD, the event is set against the picturesque backdrop of the Mooloolah River and the wharfs.
Parking is available nearby with free options for 2-4 hours, but to avoid parking hassles, visitors are encouraged to use the free shuttle bus or the Mooloolaba Ferry service running all day from 10:00 to 18:00.
The ferry departs from Kawana Hotel to The Wharf Mooloolaba with multiple stops, making it easy and scenic to reach the event.
Tickets for $5 bite plates must be purchased on-site at designated stalls; one ticket equals one dish. Unused tickets are non-refundable, so plan to enjoy every bite!
The event encourages early registration to ensure there is enough seafood for everyone, especially prawns.
Please note the ferry food token offer is limited to the first 100 people who book an all-day return ferry ticket using the code CPFerry5.
Entry to the Mooloolaba Seafood Market Day is free.
$5 tickets for bite plates are available for purchase at the event, accepted via cash or eftpos.
Ferry tickets can be booked online, with special food token offers for early bookings.
For more information and bookings, visit the official event or ferry websites.
