37th ANNUAL ISLE OF EIGHT FLAGS SHRIMP FESTIVAL

The first weekend in May brings the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival to the streets of downtown Fernandina. This celebration offers something for the whole family, from arts, crafts and antique displays, live music, fireworks, the Invasion of Pirates, a Children's Fun Zone and of course, lots of delicious local shrimp, fish and other delicacies from
the sea.

The following event information was available at presstime, for the most current information, please call (904) 261-3248 or visit www.shrimpfestival.com.

The annual Shrimp Festival brings thousands of visitors to Historic Downtown Fernandina.
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Thursday, May 4
• Shrimp Festival Parade - 6 p.m.

Friday, May 5
• Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sale - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• "Diggin' in Dreamland" - 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
• Opening Ceremonies - 7 p.m.
• Beauty Contest - 7:15 p.m.
• Invasion of Pirates - 9:30 p.m.
• Fireworks Display - 9:45 p.m.

Saturday, May 6
• Arts, Crafts & Antiques - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Shrimp Boat Tours of the "Georgia Bulldog" - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Sunday
also)
• Invasion of Pirates - 12 p.m.
• Beard Contest - 12:30 p.m.
• "The Drifters" - 1:30 p.m.
• Little Pirate Contest - 3 p.m.
• "Frankie & the West End Boys" - 4 - 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 7
• Arts, Crafts & Antiques - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• "The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band featuring Bonnie Eisele" - 11 a.m. - 1
p.m.
• The Blessing of the Fleet - 1 p.m.
• "The Swinging Medallions" - 2 - 5 p.m.