Experience the Shrimp Festival in Yemassee, SC

 The Town of Yemassee is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Shrimp Festival from October 10 to October 12, 2024. This year's festival promises to be more vibrant than ever, with a wide range of food, entertainment, and activities for all ages. The Shrimp Festival is a celebration of the delicious seafood the South Carolina coast is famous for and a community gathering that brings together locals and visitors. 

The Official ​30th Annual Shrimp Festival in Yemassee, South Carolina New TV spot

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The Town of Yemassee proudly honors Peggy Bing O'Banner as this year's Grand Marshal!

a lifelong Yemassee resident, has dedicated over 30 years of service to our community, including as an educator, councilwoman, and mayor pro tem. Her passion for education, the Gullah culture, and her deep-rooted faith have touched countless lives, making her the perfect choice to lead this year's celebration.

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Shrimp Festival EVENTS

Friday October 11

6:00pm Music with DJ Deshawn Manor
Fire Bay

7:00pm Gospel Hour Fire Bay

8:15 pm BINGO
Fire Bay

9:00pm Street Dance with
 Fresh Vibe Band
Townhall

Saturday October 12

8:000am 5K Run Walk
101 Town Circle

10:00am Parade
Townhall

11:45 Magic of Gary Maurer -Fire Bay

1:00pm Elvis Jason Sikes
Fire Bay

2:15pm Gospel Proclaimers - Fire Bay

3:30 Magic of Gary
 Maurer -Fire Bay

4:45pm Line Dancing with Angela Doe Youmans 
Fire Bay

6:00pm Samee Cannon Fire Bay

7:15pm Gospel Hour DJ Deshawn Manor- Fire Bay

8:30 pm BINGO-Fire Bay

9:00 pm Street Dance with
 Fresh Vibe Band
Fire Bay

Beauty Pagent

the 30th Annual Yemassee Shrimp Festival Pageant will be held the Weekend of September 28th, 2024. Pageant to located back where it began at the Fennell Elementary School.
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30th annual Yemassee shrimp festival shirts, cups and puzzles are available now at carolina graphics in Yemassee. Will be at other business locations soon!!

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Shrimp Festival 5K Run/Walk

YEMASSEE SHRIMP FESTIVAL 5K RUN/WALK- Join us for a family-friendly race through the town of Yemassee. This mostly flat, fast 5K race is a fun part of the Annual Yemassee Shrimp Festival. The race course will start and finish at the Yemassee Municipal Complex.

Medals will be awarded to the Overall Male and Female winners and for each age group.
Strollers are welcome.

Entry fees are $30.00 per person through October 1st. After October 1st, fees increase to $35.00 per person.

School-aged students (K-12) may register for $15.00 on the race day, but may not be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Register by October 1st to guarantee a t-shirt.

Race check-in begins at 7:30 am at the Yemassee Municipal Complex on Saturday, October 12th, with the race starting at 8 am.

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