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News Media Information

Contact Information
Our team is happy to assist you in providing information for stories, high resolution photographs, or press passes to cover the event on-site. More information can be received by contacting...

• Shrimp Festival Media Chairman Clayton Wallace: (251) 752-7569

• Coastal Alabama Business Chamber Communications Director Ryan Moberly: (251) 968-8651 - [email protected]

Awards & Recognition
  • 2017 Best Outdoor Annual Event by readers of Alabama Living
  • 2016 Alabama Tourism Event of the Year by the Alabama Department of Tourism

History
A brief history of the festival can be downloaded HERE.

Event Dates
2023: October 12 - 15
2024: October 10 - 13

Event Location

Gulf Shores, AL – Public Beach Access in Gulf Shores, AL where Highway 59 meets Highway 182 (Beach Rd.) - 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy.

Average Annual Attendance
250,000 as per a 2016 study by the University of South Alabama.

​Festival Producer 
The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber.

Festival Sponsors
A full list of sponsored can be viewed HERE.

Press Passes
Verifiable credential information is required to obtain press passes. All passes must be reserved in advance of the festival and all credentials will be checked. These passes are available to members of the working press, such as writers, photographers, and camera operators!

For information please contact Clayton Wallace at 251-752-7569.

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Come pay us a visit in October in beautiful Gulf Shores, AL! 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy - Gulf Shores, Alabama - 36542
Where Hwy 59 meets East Beach Blvd.

​​​The Annual National Shrimp Festival is a project of the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber.  ©2023, All rights reserved.
  • Home
  • Apply
  • 2025 Poster Contest
  • Volunteer
  • Sponsors
  • Entertainment
    • Singing for Scholarships
  • Parking/Shuttles/Detours/Road Closures
  • Food/Best of Fest
  • Bike Valet
  • Activities
    • Sand Sculpture Contest
    • Children's Activity Village
    • Miss Shrimp Festival Pageant
  • Art & Shopping
  • Sports
    • Golf Challenge for Education
    • 5K & 10K Race
  • Information
    • FAQs
    • News Media Info
    • Contact Us
    • Chamber Website
    • Privacy Policy & Terms