After two years of cancellations, the National Shrimp Festival is back! Get ready for the best festival ever – and yes, we are talking shrimp, shrimp, and more shrimp.
Taking place Oct. 6-9, this long-awaited seafood festival features more than 100 hours of national, regional and local musical acts. There’s much to see and do, so you won’t want to miss a single day.
The best reasons to join fellow festival lovers in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach?
- The food is the star of this multi-faceted event. Approximately 10,000 pounds of shrimp, donated by National Shrimp Festival sponsors, will be cooked each day. Chefs will prepare this delicious and versatile crustacean that’s just as delicious blackened as it is fried, boiled or grilled.
- Music has carved out its own niche at this festival. Guests will be treated to a variety of acts ranging from country and rock ’n’ roll to blues, Southern rock and zydeco. Watch young talent compete in Singing for Scholarships October 8 at 10 a.m.
- Who doesn’t like to make a great sand sculpture at the beach and possibly win a prize for it? Get your team, gather your tools and be at the beach Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Sand Sculpture Contest. All contestants will receive a sand bucket and a shovel, and cash prizes are up for grabs in categories for all ages. Stop at the main information booth for location assistance.
- You’ll discover an impressive display of fine art in a variety of mediums in the juried art show. Artists and craftsmen from around the country will be selling their unique creations each of the four days. Find that perfect gift for the one who has everything, but don’t forget to treat yourself to something special, too.
- There’s something for everyone. The Children’s Village, Retail Marketplace and 10K/5K Run make the National Shrimp Festival an event that brings joy to the young and young at heart.
October is a great time to be outdoors on the Alabama Gulf Coast. The weather is mild and the beach is beautiful. The National Shrimp Festival serves four days of fun and flavors you only see once a year. Don’t miss it!