St. Petersburg Shell Club Seashell Show
The organizers at the St. Petersburg Shell Club are gearing up for the 2026 Seashell Show. Held the second week in February, the show features beautiful and educational exhibits, door prizes and raffles, shells for sale, and more. The theme of this year’s show is “For the Love of Seashells.”
“As this will be our 77th Show, this is the longest running club sponsored shell show in the country, if not the world,” says John Jacobs, the president of the St. Petersburg Shell Club. “Additionally, the club will be celebrating its 90th Anniversary this year, having been founded in 1936. We are the third oldest existing shell club in the country.”
The St. Petersburg Shell Club was formed in 1936 to promote shell collecting, marine conservation, and the study of malacology. Club meetings provide a fun environment for connecting with other shell enthusiasts, learning about the latest advances in malacology, and sharing of knowledge.
The club offers an annual financial award to an individual or group promoting the advancement of the study of malacology.
The St. Petersburg Shell Club
77th Shell Show: For the Love of Seashells
Feb. 13, 2026, 10 am to 5 pm
Feb. 14, 2026, 9 am to 3 pm
Seminole Recreation Center
9100 113th St. North
Seminole, Florida
1 Mile North of Park Blvd.
Minimum Donation of $5 for an Adult at the door
Children under 15 Free with Adult
Teachers with ID Free
Learn more at stpeteshellclub.org
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