The 53rd Annual National Shrimp Festival - Alabama's Original Beach Party - FREE TO ATTEND - Gulf Shores, AL

For over 50 years this volunteer-driven event has been a tradition on the beautiful beaches of Coastal Alabama. Food, music, art, and so much more make up an action packed weekend with nearly 250,000 of your closest friends.

The Annual National Shrimp Festival is a project of the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber
and the hundreds of volunteers who make up all different aspects our community.

Cost:
Entry into the festival grounds is free!

2026 Date:
October 8th through 11th, 2026

2026 Times:
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location:
101 Gulf Shores Pkwy - Gulf Shores, Alabama - 36542
The intersection of Hwy. 59 and East Beach Blvd.

Shrimp Festival details from Coastal Alabama Business Chamber