The 37th Annual Rock Shrimp Festival takes place in St Marys, Georgia, on Saturday, October 3. St. Marys has often been recognized as the “Rock Shrimp Capital,†famous for the hard-shelled shrimp with the sweet lobster-like taste that is prevalent in the Coastal Georgia and Northeast Florida waters.
This year’s Rock Shrimp Festival dinner will feature the usual succulent rock shrimp, boiled shrimp, fish and side dishes. Dinner will be served from 11 am to 5:30 pm on the day of the festival.
Schedule:
7:00 am 1.5 K, 5 K, & 10 K Races
Arts & Crafts and Food
10:00 am Parade
Live Entertainment On The Stage In The Waterfront Park All Day
Kids Games, Pony Rides, Classic Car, & Tractor Show
Choo Choo Rides For The Kids
Major Fireworks at Night, Biggest In Years
River Cruise @ 7:00 P.M. To Cumberland Island and return to view the Fireworks – $ 20.00 Donation
more info at www.smkiwanis.com
In addition food vendors will be offering their specialties along Osborne Street and the waterfront.
Dinner tickets are now on sale, advance dinner tickets are $9. On the day of the event, the price will be $12. Tickets can be purchased at the Camden County Chamber of Commerce, the St. Marys Welcome Center, Kingsland Welcome Center, and Camden Printing. According to Barbara Mizelle, Co-chair of this year’s festival, advance ticket sales have always been popular with groups and families, but this year have an even greater appeal.
For more information, please call 912-882-4000
