39th Annual Isle of Eight Flags
Shrimp Festival
May 3 - 5

The first weekend in May always signals the return of the annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival to the streets of downtown Fernandina. Now in its 39th year, the Shrimp Festival is one of the largest arts and crafts events in the southeast. Over 300 exhibitors will be on hand to display their paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, clothing, antiques and more.

Every spring thousands of visitors take
to the streets of historic downtown Fernandina
for the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival.
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    The Shrimp Festival offers something for everyone, including live entertainment on several different stages, a Children's Fun Area and lots of delicious local seafood.
The weekend kicks off on Friday, May 3, with the Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sale throughout the day, followed by the opening ceremonies, Invasion of Pirates and fireworks display on Friday evening.
   The arts and crafts displays will be open on Saturday from 9 to 6 and on Sunday from 10 to 5. For the latest event information please call (904) 261-3248 or go online at www.shrimpfestival.com.