38th Annual Isle of Eight Flags
Shrimp Festival
May 3 - 6

    One of the largest and most spectacular arts and crafts festivals in the southeast, the annual Isle of
Eight Flags Shrimp Festival returns to the streets of historic downtown Fernandina on the first
weekend in May.
    The four-day event offers something for everyone - fine art, crafts and antique displays, live
music on several different stages, fireworks, a Children's Fun Area, the Invasion of Pirates and vast
amounts of delicious seafood!

The first weekend in May brings the Shrimp Festival
to the streets of Historic Fernandina.
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     The following is a partial listing of the event information. For a complete listing of the most current information, call (904) 261-3248 or visit www.shrimpfestival.com.

Thursday, May 3

• Shrimp Festival Parade

Friday, May 4

• Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sale
• Opening Ceremonies
• Beauty Contest
• Invasion of Pirates
• Fireworks Display

Saturday, May 5

• Arts, Crafts & Antique Displays
• Beard Contest
• Little Pirate Contest

Sunday, May 6

• Arts, Crafts & Antique Displays
• The Blessing of the Fleet