Official 2017 Program

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FESTIVAL SPONSORS

The Annual National Shrimp Festival is a project of the
​Coastal Alabama Business Chamber

Join Us October 12-15 on the beach in Gulf Shores in beautiful Coastal Alabama

2017 LINE-UP ANNOUNCED

OVER 100+ HOURS
​OF ENTERTAINMENT!

We're excited to announce our 2017 Shrimp Festival Entertainment Lineup!
We've got plenty of old favorites plus a lot of great bands performing at our festival for the first time.

We have four days of the very best entertainment on three stages plus other locations throughout the festival.

Click here for our 2017 entertainment lineup.
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BECOME A SHRIMP FEST ART PATRON!

Let's face it! You're probably going to buy some awesome art at this year's Shrimp Festival anyway.

Why not do it as an Art Patron? We have different packages and levels to fit your budget, and you will be helping recognize some of the best artists around! Click here for more information.  

SINGING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!

One of our most popular annual Shrimp Festival traditions returns once again for 2017. It's our Sand Sculpture Contest, and you can learn more about it by clicking here.

THE ANNUAL NATIONAL SHRIMP FESTIVAL IS...

FOOD

Shrimp just about any way you want it, plus a great variety of seafood and non-seafood favorites. And don't forget to try a Cajun pistol!

MUSIC

Country, classic rock, jazz, and more. Three entertainment stages going strong for four solid days! 

ART

There is something for everyone. Whether you like paintings, sculpture, jewelry, or all kinds of arts & crafts, Shrimp Fest is for you!