2026 Annual National Shrimp Festival

🦐 2026 Annual National Shrimp Festival

Dates: October 8–11, 2026
Location: 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 (Intersection of Hwy. 59 & East Beach Blvd.)

Mark your calendars for one of the Southeast’s most iconic celebrations—the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores! This four-day event is a foodie’s dream, featuring 50+ local and regional vendors serving everything from crab cakes and conch fritters to lobster rolls, Cajun pistols, and, of course, fresh Gulf shrimp prepared every way imaginable; boiled, fried, steamed, and more. But the festival isn’t just about shrimp! Stroll through arts and crafts booths, enjoy live entertainment on multiple stages, and soak up the vibrant coastal atmosphere with family and friends.

Festival Hours:
Thursday–Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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