Galveston Island is a seafood lover’s paradise all year round, but this September, Yaga’s Entertainment will bring foodies a little taste of heaven at the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival.

This event will also feature the Shrimp Scamper 5k Fun Run, Ron Hoover Boat Show, vendor exhibits, the Lil’ Shrimps Parade, and live music!

Schedule of Events:

September 27, 2024:

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm:

Friday Kick-Off Party
Live Music Begins

September 28, 2024:

9:00 am:

Shrimp Scamper 5k Fun Run begins (located at Beerfoot Brewery/Seawall Blvd) - Register Here
Teams Begin Cooking

10:00 am:

Vendors Open
Ron Hoover Boat Show begins

11:30 am:

Ticket booths open for will-call (pre-purchased tickets only)
Strand Merchant Walk-About begins

12:00 pm:

Live music begins
Famous Gumbo Stroll begins
Shrimp Dinner Plate begins
Rum Punch Contest begins

4:00 pm:

Famous Gumbo Stroll ends
Shrimp Dinner Plate ends
Strand Merchant Walk-About ends

5:30 pm:

Awards Ceremony

Dates: September 27 - 28, 2024

Location:

Historic Downtown Strand Dristrict,
Saengerfest Park,
2302 Strand,
Galveston, TX 77550.

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