BEAUFORT, S.C. (Sept. 30, 2024) – The Beaufort Shrimp Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with this year's gala event!
Join us on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5, for mouth-watering shrimp, an arts and craft market, Kids Corner activities, and free entertainment!
This family-friendly festival will feature singers Alan Price at 5:30 p.m. and the ever popular Deaz Guyz at 7:30 p.m. on Friday night. On Saturday, enjoy the Coastal Education Fair from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The entertainers on Saturday include the Brewer Band at 11:10 a.m., Jason Lee Cook at 12:20 p.m., and Gritty FlyRight at 2:30 p.m.
The Arts & Crafts Market will be open both days, from noon – 6 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday. Forty artisans will be offering hand-crafted items, including art, jewelry, clothing, wood working and more.
The Run Forrest Run 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. and will start on Bay Street at New Castle Street. Run the course where the movie “Forrest Gump” was filmed, and have your photo taken with Forrest at the start and finish line.
At 3 p.m. Saturday, 16th Annual Charity Shrimp Race takes place, presented by the Sea Island Rotary Club. The grand prize is $30,000. To purchase a shrimp for this event, go to Sea Island Rotary.
The food vendors include Sea Eagle Market, Mother Smokin’ Good, Belly Full by Tyger, Nom Nom Poke Shop, Locals Raw Bar, Food Savvy, the Island Fudge Shoppe, Sassy Sweets, and Tasty Creations by Teen Challenge.
Everything you want to know about the Shrimp Festival!
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