If you’re looking to have a lot of fun this weekend, make sure to check out the Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival this Saturday and Sunday, August 10th, 11th and 12th.
In its 48th year, the festival aims to celebrate the fishing community of Sneads Ferry and the surrounding areas.
Hours for Festival – Open to the Public
| Date | Gates Open | Gates Close |
|---|---|---|
| Friday August 10th | 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm |
| Saturday August 11th | 10:00 am | After Fireworks |
| Sunday August 12th | 11:00 am | 5:00 pm |
Please note the parade will begin at 9:30 am on Saturday August 11th.
Event Schedule
| Date | Start Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday Aug 4th | 6:00 pm | Sneads Ferry Shrimp Ball (Tickets are required). Doors open at 6:00 pm. Dinner at 7:00 pm. Click to view menu |
| Thursday August 9th | TBD | Shrimp Festival Sponsor Thank You (Tickets are required). Additional details pending |
| Friday August 10th | 11:00 am | Festival Royalty Meet and Greet. Location TBD |
| Friday August 10th | 5:00 pm | Gates Open for Community Night (Adults $6.00, Children $3.00, under 3 -free. Ride all night $12.00 per person. Beer Special 2 for $6.00) |
| Friday August 10th | 5:00 pm | Dakota & Friends Dinosaur Show |
| Friday August 10th | 5:00 pm | Fossil Dig Area |
| Friday August 10th | 5:00 to 7:00 pm | The Conspiracylive music on the Main Stage |
| Friday August 10th | 6:00 pm | Cooking Demonstration – Shrimp and Grits |
| Friday August 10th | 6:00 pm | Dinosaur Egg Hatching Show |
| Friday August 10th | 8:00 pm | Cooking Demonstration – Mahi Taco Bites |
| Friday August 10th | 8:00 pm | Dinosaur Egg Hatching Show |
| Friday August 10th | 8:00 to 11:00 pm | The ToneZ live music on the Main Stage  |
| Friday August 10th | 10:00 pm | Dinosaur Egg Hatching Show |
| Saturday August 11th | 9:30 am | Shrimp Festival Parade Sneads Ferry Rd to Fulchers Landing Road to Wheeler Creek Rd  |
| Saturday August 11th | 10:00 am | Gates for Festival Open (Adults $6.00, Children $3.00, under 3 free. Ride all day $15.00 per person)  |
| Saturday August 11th | 10:00 am | Dakota & Friends Dinosaur Show |
| Saturday August 11th | 10:00 am | Fossil Dig Area  |
| Saturday August 11th | 11:00 am | Royalty Luncheon(Tickets Required) Sneads Ferry Methodist Church |
| Saturday August 11th | 11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Shrimparoo Shrimp Dinner Located in the air-conditioned Community Center Building  |
| Saturday August 11th | 12:00 (noon) | Dinosaur Egg Hatching Show |
| Saturday August 11th | 1:00 pm | Shrimp Heading Contest |
| Saturday August 11th | 1:30 pm | Royalty Shrimp Heading Contest |
| Saturday August 11th | 2:00 pm | Dinosaur Egg Hatching Show |
| Saturday August 11th | 3:00 pm | Cooking Demonstration Hibachi Shrimp  |
| Saturday August 11th | 3:00 pm | Corn Hole Tournament |
| Saturday August 11th | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Jason Jackson Triolive music on the Main Stage |
| Saturday August 11th | 4:00 pm | Dinosaur Egg Hatching Show |
| Saturday August 11th | 5:00 pM | Cooking Demonstration – Sneads Ferry Crab Cakes |
| Saturday August 11th | 7:00 pm | Cooking Demonstration – Shrimp and Grits |
| Saturday August 11th | 7:00 to 10:00 pm | Donnie Lee Stricklandlive music on the Main Stage |
| Saturday August 11th | 8:00 pm | Dinosaur Egg Hatching Show |
| Saturday August 11th | 10:10 pm | FIREWORKS Spectacular Fireworks Show |
| Sunday August 12th | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Shrimparoo Shrimp Dinner Located in the air-conditioned Community Center Building |
| Sunday August 12th | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | Car Show – Classic car show with best in class awards click here to view detail  |
| Sunday August 12th | 11:00 am to 1:00 pm | The Telluride Bluegrass Bandlive music on the Main Stage |
| Sunday August 12th | 11:00 am | Dinosaur Egg Hatching Show |
| Sunday August 12th | 12:00 Noon | Cooking Demonstration – Mahi Taco Bites |
| Sunday August 12th | 1:00 pm | Dinosaur Egg Hatching Show |
| Sunday August 12th | 2:00 pm | Corn Hole Tournament |
| Sunday August 12th | 2:00 pm | Cooking Demonstration – Hibachi Shrimp |
| Sunday August 12th | 3:00 pm | Dinosaur Egg Hatching Show |
Events and schedule will continue to be updated as the Shrimp Festival team continues to finalize plans
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for the entertainment areas.
Also on the grounds… Specialty Food & Craft Vendors, Beer & Wine Garden, Live Touch Tank,
Free Shuttle Service Provided from Designated Parking Areas.
| Shrimp By the Bay 126 Park Lane Sneads Ferry NC 28460 Phone: (910) 650-9083 Visit The Website! |
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