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Galveston Island Shrimp Festival
Galveston, TX · Food & Drink
- When
- September 24–25, 2027
- Where
- Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand · Galveston · TX
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A two day celebration of Galveston's wild caught Gulf shrimp industry in the historic Strand District, with a gumbo cook-off, a 5K, a boat show and a kids parade. Produced by Yaga's Entertainment, it is now in its second decade.
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