Friday & Saturday | October 2 & 3, 2026
HENRY C. CHAMBERS WATERFRONT PARK • DOWNTOWN BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA
Savor the best fresh-caught shrimp in the world during the 32nd Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival, featuring unique shrimp dishes from the region’s foremost restaurants and chefs.
Admission is FREE! • Food & beverage tickets are only $1 each!
Event Schedule
This annual festival showcases the best of culture and dining in Beaufort!
Day 1
Friday, October 2nd
Event Opens at 5pm
ART & CRAFT MARKET
12pm – 6pm – Art & Craft Market Open
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Tickets go on sale 3pm – 9:45pm*
*Ticket sales end 15 minutes prior to end of the event
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
5:15pm – To be announced
7:15pm – The Reflex
Day 2
Saturday, October 3rd
Event Opens at 11am
ART & CRAFT MARKET
11am – 6pm – Art & Craft Market Open
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Tickets go on sale 11am – 3:45pm*
*Ticket sales end 15 minutes prior to end of the event
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
11am-4pm – Kid’s Corner
11am-4pm – Live Music
2pm – Rotary Shrimp Race
Countdown to the Beaufort Shrimp Festival
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ENTERTAINMENT
Friday Night Live Music Line Up
Live Music
5:15pm – 7:00pm
The Reflex - A Tribute to Duran Duran
7:30pm – 9:45pm
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
To get in on the Shrimp Festival 2026 celebration, email jpointer@cityofbeaufort.org. All businesses that love promoting fresh, locally caught seafood are invited to sign up.
Special Thanks to Our Partners
