"Shrimply the Best" Yemassee 30th Shrimp Festival
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 10, 2024 Saturday Oct 12, 2024
October 10, 11, 12 2024
Fees/Admission
Entry Fees are $30.00 per person through October 1 and $35.00 afterward. School-aged students (K-12) can register on race day for $15.00 but may not be guaranteed a t-shirt. The t-shirt Deadline is October 1, so Register by that date to guarantee a t-shirt. Race Check-In: At 7:30 AM at the Yemassee Municipal Complex, the race starts promptly at 8:00 AM on Saturday, October 12.
Contact Information
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Description
"Shrimply the Best!" Celebrating 30 years of community, culture, and coastal charm.
Shrimp Festival Beauty Pageant The Annual Shrimp Festival Beauty Pageant will be held on Saturday, September 28, at 11:00 AM at Fennell Elementary School. Contestants of all ages are invited to participate, with a special category for "Yemassee Shrimp Festival Miss Charity." Boys and girls are welcome. To apply, please contact Lori Poston at 803-942-1145 or Paula Hagan at 803-942-0896. The application deadline is September 15.
Unity Breakfast Kick off the festival on Thursday, October 10, at 8:00 AM with the Shrimp Festival Unity Breakfast at the Pilgrim Ford Dining Room in Yemassee. Join fellow community members for a morning of fellowship and a delicious meal. RSVP by October 1 to Stacy Pinckney at stacypinckney68@yahoo.com or call/text 843-599-3210.
Festival Highlights From October 10-12, the festival will feature rides, games, food, and entertainment for all ages, provided by Family Fun Tyme Amusements. Discounted prepaid armbands for rides are available at Yemassee Town Hall, 101 Town Circle, Yemassee.
Shrimp Festival 5K Run/Walk Join us for a fun, family-friendly 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 12! The race will wind through the scenic streets of Yemassee, starting and finishing at the Yemassee Municipal Complex. The mostly flat, fast course offers an enjoyable experience for participants of all ages. Medals will be awarded to the Overall Male and Female winners and top finishers in each age group. Strollers are welcome!
