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National Shrimp Festival along Alabama's Gulf Coast is one of the nation's premier outdoor festivals.
Date(s)
October
Next date of this event TBD.
Venue / Location
National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores
101 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores Alabama
Grilled, broiled, steamed, or fried shrimp ... you can find it all at the National Shrimp Festival along with complete shrimp dishes, as well as, other delicious seafood dishes. Attracting hundreds of thousands of people each year with hundreds of fine arts and crafts, music and entertainment on two stages, a sand sculpture contest, an activity village for kids, and also 5 and 10k run.
The island restaurants never disappoint and the competition is fierce. This is a festival for all the senses - food, music, art, cars ... all in one of the most beautiful places in the world - Gulf Shores, Alabama. If you are a “foodie” and love shrimp, this festival is for you! Your challenge will be to “taste” which restaurant offers the best shrimp recipe at the Annual National Shrimp Festival. On the beautiful Gulf Shore beaches of Alabama, this “shrimp-fest” is held yearly the second weekend in October. Sponsored by local organizations, the event is FREE to everyone! You may locate The Festival at the intersection of where Highway 59 ends and Highway 182.
One of the nation’s premier outdoor festivals, this one attracts some 250,000 people, featuring fine art, arts & crafts, retail marketplace, and outdoor village; and of course, SHRIMP! Meander through some 300 vendors, and pause for musical entertainment at two stages–with the children’s attention entertained in the Children’s Activity Village where they may create their own artwork.
This year the 4th Annual Shrimp Festival hosts Singing for Scholarships on Saturday at the west stage. Featuring the best youth talent from Baldwin County, Alabama, the promises to be well attended! Saturday is Sand Sculpture Day. Saturday morning is the family friendly sand sculpture contest. Prizes include both cash and trophies!
Join in the fun, entertainment, and food at the festival. Go ahead and book your stay today
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