Pittsburg Seafood and Music Festival Returns September 9-10

The Pittsburg Seafood and Music Festival returns on September 9-10 at the John Buckley Square in downtown Pittsburg. This is a two-day family friendly event with outdoor music, food, and more.

The event will also feature arts and crafts on display, activities for the kids including facepainting, magic shows, cooking demonstrations, three live entertainment stages, craft beer, a wine pavilion, Latin flair entertainment and so much more!

Sept. 9 & 10
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Old Town, Pittsburg CA
Tickets — click Here

Photo provided by Pittsburg Seafood Festival

Pete Escovedo to Close Pittsburg Seafood and Music Festival

The Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival announce its second headlining act for this year’s festival: The legendary Pete Escovedo. Known as a pioneer in the world of Latin Jazz, Pete Escovedo has enthralled music fans for over 50 years with his rhythmic, soul-stirring performances. His influential role in the genre and his contribution to music are deeply admired, making him an eagerly anticipated addition to the festival lineup.

Photo provided by Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce

The Pittsburg Seafood and Music Festival is excited to announce that Clayton Q will also be headlining the festival this year. Clayton Q is an established artist who is known for his catchy tunes and humorous lyrics. He has won the Male Country Artist of the Year 2 years back- to-back at the Josie Music Awards. He is re-writing country anthems with “Welcome to Nashville” — for more background

Music (Saturday)

• 12:00 pm     PHS Prodigies
• 1:00 pm       Dreda Dre
• 3:30 pm      Unauthorized Rolling Stones 
• 5:30 pm      Clayton Q- Drive

Other Saturday acts include:

• DangerAte
• Lil Flower Nasti
• Mariachi Nueva Leyenda
• Leung White Crane Chinese Lion Dancers
• Jayme Brown
• N’Gala McCoy
• Maddie Liu
• Chino de Las Islas
• Diablo Taiko Drummers
• DJ Watergate
• Studio B Dance Studio Performance
• Bo Swelly
• Lu Peez
• The Black Diamond Rhythm Band

Music (Sunday)

• 12:00 pm     PHS Jazz Ensemble
• 1:30 pm        The Max Cortes Salsa Band
• 3:30 pm       Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra
• 5:30 pm        3 Queens of Motown

Other Sunday acts include:

• DangerAte
• Lil Flower Nasti
• Mariachi Nueva Leyenda
• Leung White Crane Chinese Lion Dancers
• Jayme Brown
• N’Gala McCoy
• Maddie Liu
• Chino de Las Islas
• Diablo Taiko Drummers
• DJ Watergate
• The Downtown 5
• Funky Tim and the Merlots
• Project 4 Band

Festival Tidbits

Boating to the Festival (Marina Experience): includes a designated docking space at the local marina, a convenient shuttle service to and from the festival grounds, a custom festival burgee, and a curated welcome package filled with festival goodies.

Dále Vino Wine Bar (VIP Lounge) — This partnership guarantees festival-goers a high-quality, curated wine experience that complements the lively atmosphere and delightful flavors of the festival. VIP ticket holders will have access to a variety of wines from Dále Vino Wine Bar’s exquisite collection, promising an unforgettable wine-tasting experience.

T-Shirt Design: Maggie Rose has been announced the winner. The festival t-shirts, adorned with Maggie’s winning design, will be available for purchase at the event. As always, the proceeds will be used to support the Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival’s mission to foster community spirit and promote local businesses.

VIP Tickets

VIP Access: Capture every breathtaking moment from prime seating areas that offer the best views, exclusive lounges where you can relax in style, and behind-the-scenes magic that will leave you in awe. Elevate your festival experience to a whole new level with our VIP passes, and secure your spot to unlock an unforgettable weekend. Remember, these exclusive passes won’t be available on the day of the festival:

Food & Drinks

From delicious seafood gumbos, clam chowders, BBQ oysters, steamed muscles, good ol’ craw-fish boils, lobster rolls, Jambalaya to alligator-on-a-stick, calamari, and shrimp creole – all are available for you to sample during the Festival.

• Aroma Concessions: Fried Calamari, Fried Catfish, BBQ Oysters, Turkey Legs, Crab Cakes & Garlic Fries
• Cajun O’ Cajun 
• Capangan
• Chicken and the Farm: Lobster Rolls, Lobster Fries, Chowder Fries, Chicken Wings
• Cousins Maine Lobster
• *CreAsian : Old Town Resturant- Vietnamese fusion and Pho Bistro
• Cruising Cones
• FyaSpice: Local Food Truck- Jamaican Seafood
• *Freddie B: Old Town Resturant- BBQ Beef, BBQ Pork, & BBQ Spare Ribs
• Gary Morse Concessions: Soft Serve Ice Cream
• ​Honu Shaved Ice:  Shaved Ice
• *La Flors de Mexico: Old Town Resturant- Mexican Bakery
• *La Veranda: Old Town Resturant- Formal Italian Cuisine
• *Lumpy’s Diner: Old Town Resturant- American Diner Classics
• Mainstreet: Calamari, BBQ Oysters, Fish, Garlic Fries, Polish Dogs, Fish Tacos & Philly Cheese Steak
• ​*New Mecca Cafe: Old town Resturant- best-known Mexican restaurant in America
• New Orleans Cookery: Alligator on a Stick, Louisiana Crab Cake, Cajun Stew, Jambalaya, Etouffee, Red Beans & Rice
• *Nick’s Sandwiches: Old Town Resturant- Deli Sandwiches
• Noonies: Lobster Mac & Cheese, Fried Catfish, Shrimp & Grits, Fried Chicken
• Oysters Oh’ LA LA
• Seafood Island– Sample Size Portions: Local groups come together to provide sample sized seafood dishes. Lots of variety
• Ramar Foods: Purple Ice Cream Challenge

For more information on the festival lineup and to purchase tickets, visit www.pittsburgseafoodandmusicfestival.com.