🦐 53RD ANNUAL NATIONAL SHRIMP FESTIVAL

ALABAMA'S ORIGINAL BEACH PARTY • GULF SHORES, ALABAMA

Get ready for one of the biggest and most-loved annual celebrations on the Alabama Gulf Coast!

For more than 50 years, the National Shrimp Festival has brought together food, music, art, entertainment and beach-town fun for an unforgettable weekend in Gulf Shores.

And the best part?

🎉 IT'S FREE TO ATTEND!

The festival features food vendors, live entertainment, fine arts and crafts, children's activities and plenty of Gulf Coast flavor — all at the beautiful Alabama beaches.

📅 2026 EVENT DETAILS

October 8–11, 2026

Thursday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

📍 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
At the intersection of Hwy. 59 & East Beach Blvd.

🦐 WHAT TO EXPECT

🍤 Delicious Gulf Coast food
🎶 Live music & entertainment
🎨 Fine arts & crafts
🛍️ Shopping & vendors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities
🏖️ Alabama beach-town atmosphere

The festival is a volunteer-driven community tradition and a project of the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber, with hundreds of volunteers helping bring the event to life.

🎟️ ADMISSION

FREE!

There is no admission charge to enter the festival grounds.

👉 NATIONAL SHRIMP FESTIVAL — OFFICIAL 2026 DETAILS

🌴 MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT

October is a beautiful time to visit Gulf Shores — and the National Shrimp Festival gives you one more reason to plan a fall beach getaway.

After enjoying the festival, come back to Castaways 8D, put your feet up and enjoy the Gulf-front view.

And with the festival area just minutes away, you can spend less time driving and more time enjoying Gulf Shores.

🏖️ STAY AT CASTAWAYS 8D

Gulf-front • Walkable Gulf Shores • Spacious • Sleeps 6

Park once. Enjoy Gulf Shores.

👉 CHECK AVAILABILITY AT CASTAWAYS 8D

"where a gulf breeze will put your mind at ease"

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