Punta Gorda Seafood Festival The Punta Gorda Seafood and Music Festival kicks off Friday with its inaugural event at Laishley Park. The free pet-friendly three-day event will feature seafood entrees cooked on-site along with other meat and vegetarian options and side dishes. Scheduled performers include: Kara Nally Band, Memphis Lightning, Damon Fowler, Frank Bang, The Whole Band, Rockin’ Jake, Gas House Gorilla, Sean Chambers, The Nouveaux Honkies, David Chasten Band and Anika Chambers. The hours are: Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The event is produced by Paragon Festivals and hosted by Theatre Odyssey. For more information click here.