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Join ProFish at the Virginia Aquariums Sensible Seafood Fest!!!

 Virginia Aquarium will Host its Second Annual Sensible Seafood Fest
Wed, 3/23/2011 - 8:16 PM

By Joan Barns

Virginia Beach, VA - The Virginia Aquarium will host its second annual Sensible Seafood Fest May 26. This spring event highlights the freshest of regionally-sourced, sustainable ingredients. This adult-only event appeals to foodies’ taste buds as well as all who would enjoy sampling from over 20 Sensible Seafood restaurant partners.

As guests follow the food trail through the Aquarium’s Bay & Ocean Pavilion, they can visit exhibits and learn about regional efforts focused on restoration, sustainability, and environmental stewardship from event participants such as Buy Fresh Buy Local Hampton Roads, Lynnhaven River NOW, Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Virginia Marine Products Board. The title sponsor is Farm Fresh Food and Pharmacy. Local beer and wines will also be featured.

Tickets are $40 per person ($35 for Aquarium members). This includes all food plus three beverage tickets. For more information or to purchase tickets call 757-385-0272 or visitwww.virginiaaquarium.com

To view Virginia Aquarium's web page on Zoo and Aquarium Visitor, go to: http://www.zandavisitor.com/forumtopicdetail-136-Virginia_Aquarium_and_Marine_Science_Center

Please join ProFish in supporting the Virginia Aquariums Sensible Seafood Fest. See their amazing exhibits without the crowds. We will be sponsoring the fresh sustainable seafood for the event so come eat, drink, and experience the local offerings. See you there!