The South Carolina shrimping industry dates back to the 1920s, with about 4.6 million pounds of shrimp coming from the ACE basin, the coastline between Charleston and Beaufort. A nice benefit of residing in or visiting our coastal areas is enjoying cuisine featuring fresh, local shrimp. The fall shrimp season is celebrated in our state through this delicious small-town fall event in South Carolina, the Beaufort Shrimp Festival.
Beaufort has been chosen by Southern Living as the Best Small Town in the South, noting its history, attractions, and beauty found at the Waterfront Park and other areas. The Beaufort Shrimp Festival is held each fall at this scenic park. This year’s event is happening on October 7 and 8, 2022.
Beaufort Shrimp Festival
For two days, attendees gather here to enjoy tasty food, special activities, and entertainment.
Beaufort Shrimp Festival
The region’s top restaurants and chefs present unique shrimp dishes for attendees to enjoy.
Beaufort Shrimp Festival/Facebook
Beaufort Shrimp Festival/Facebook
Calling all movie buffs, athletes, or anyone who enjoys a good 5K … participate in the Run Forrest Run 5K Run/Walk, a one-of-a-kind opportunity to run the exact course from the movie “Forrest Gump.”
Beaufort Shrimp Festival/Facebook The course takes runners through historic downtown Beaufort and over the famous Woods Memorial Bridge, with a Forrest Gump photo op at the start/finish line.
Alternatively, or in addition, sponsor a shrimp for the Annual Charity Shrimp Race. Highly trained and motivated rubber shrimp mount their inner tubes and take to the water to help raise money for the community. The grand prize winner receives $30,000!
Beaufort Shrimp Festival/Facebook
You will enjoy fabulous entertainment from a variety of artists, such as Still Standing, performing “A Tribute to Elton John” …
Beaufort Shrimp Festival
… and The Parris Island Rock Band. Ooh-Rah!!
Beaufort Shrimp Festival Check the Beaufort Shrimp Festival website or Beaufort Shrimp Festival Facebook page for a complete list of this year’s performers and other helpful information.
This festival is full of fun all day and admission is free!
Beaufort Shrimp Festival/Facebook
To take full advantage of Beaufort’s opportunities in the fall season, be sure to take a drive down the most haunted street in South Carolina after dark for spooky fun.
Beaufort Shrimp Festival
Beaufort Shrimp Festival/Facebook
The course takes runners through historic downtown Beaufort and over the famous Woods Memorial Bridge, with a Forrest Gump photo op at the start/finish line.
Check the Beaufort Shrimp Festival website or Beaufort Shrimp Festival Facebook page for a complete list of this year’s performers and other helpful information.
Have you ever been to the Beaufort Shrimp Festival? Please tell us about your experience in the comments below!
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Address: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USA
