Annual National Shrimp Festival

Annually in Gulf Shores, Alabama, this festival is a highlight featuring over 300 vendors offering fine art, crafts, a marketplace, kids' activities, and plenty of shrimp and seafood. This year's event will be held October 10th-13th, 2024. Live entertainment runs all four days, and admission is free.

For over 50 years, volunteers have made this event a tradition on Coastal Alabama's beaches, drawing nearly 250,000 visitors for music, art, and delicious food. Enjoy diverse music genres on two stages throughout the festival.

Explore a variety of shrimp dishes and other seafood favorites, alongside art ranging from paintings to jewelry and crafts.