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42nd Annual Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival
Aug 10, 2013 - Aug 11, 2013
The Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival celebrates it’s 42nd year on August 11-12. A tradition that began as a way to honor the local fishing community has grown over the years, drawing crowds of more than 10,000 people.
Over the years, the Sneads Ferry Community Council has donated proceeds from the festival to help the community. Through all of the changes, the Shrimp Festival has endured it has continued to grow. Currently the two day festival includes a parade, music, shrimp heading contest, fireworks, beer and wine tent, car show, military exhibits, arts & crafts, lots of food and lots of shrimp!
It’s continued success is a direct result of the dedication and determination of the citizens of Sneads Ferry and folks like you who come to celebrate not only your love of shrimp, but the love of a community that cherishes it’s past, it’s present and it’s determination to persevere in the future.
Join us for a Shrimp-A-Roo dinner, Beer and Wine Tent, Live Music, Arts and Crafts, Roving Entertainment, Games, Rides, and Lots of Food! For more information, visit their website or see the flyer below.