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For 48 years this volunteer-driven event has been a Gulf Shores tradition. Food, music, art, and so much more make up an action packed weekend with nearly 250,000 of your closest friends.
Thank you to all who made the 48th Annual National Shrimp Festival a success! We had a great 2019 and will see you again October 8th - 11th, 2020! Location - Gulf Shores, Alabama - The intersection of Hwy 59 and East Beach Blvd. |
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2019 Annual National Shrimp Festival Committee
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49th Annual National Shrimp Festival Poster
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For the first time in many years, a local artist has been chosen as the winner of the Annual National Shrimp Festival poster contest. This year’s honor goes to Gulf Shores artist and entrepreneur Tara McMeans. A graphic designer since 2000, McMeans holds a degree in commercial art from Faulkner State (now Coastal Alabama Community College). She has also been certified by the Southeast Tourism Society in festivals and events along with travel marketing. McMeans is no stranger to the Annual National Shrimp Festival. Besides being a local resident and former Shrimp Festival Committee Member, she has submitted entries for many years, placing in the top three more than once. Along with her poster being the face of the festival and being featured on various pieces of advertising and merchandise, she will be presented with a cash prize of $1000 and will be present on Oct. 10 during the Annual National Shrimp Festival to sign posters and souvenirs for festival attendees. “It has always been a dream of mine to have my art represented at the Annual National Shrimp Festival,” McMeans said. “I entered the poster contest 8 years in a row and never gave up. Anything is possible if you put your mind to it and keep trying!” |
THE ANNUAL NATIONAL SHRIMP FESTIVAL IS...
MUSIC
Country, classic rock, jazz, and more.
Two entertainment stages going
strong for four solid days!
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FOOD
Shrimp just about any way you want it,
and a great variety of seafood
and non-seafood favorites.
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ART
Whether you like paintings, sculpture, jewelry, or all kinds of arts & crafts,
Shrimp Fest is for you!
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