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National Shrimp Festival


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 15 attractions in Gulf Shores
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Attraction type: Flea/street market, Other
Address: Beaches of the Gulf Shores Gulf Shores, AL
Tel: 251-968-4237

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5 of 5 stars
Huntsville, AL
12 Oct 2009

This was the first time for all of us to attend the National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores. What a great festival! No admission charge whatsoever. The people-watching was some of the best ever. We tried several of the shrimp dishes along the way and found them all to be good except the Lobster Puffs. They seemed to contain mostly... more

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5 of 5 stars
Little Rock, Arkansas
22 Aug 2009

My husband and I just happened to luck into Shrimp Fest one year and we've been hooked ever since! We have been 6 times in the past 7-8 years. It is a festival like many others around the country, but the atmosphere is perfect. The festival is right on the beach, the weather is always great, and the food so... more

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5 of 5 stars
gulf shores, AL
15 Aug 2009

OK, first off if you want to go it's the second FULL weekend of October each year. We have a home there and in Cleveland OH and if you were going to such an event in OH, it would cost waaaay more. There is no parking fee, no admission fee or searching your stuff on the way in which by... more

20 Oct 2008
1
person found this review helpful

This was your typical festival. There was a lot of overpriced food vendors, a lot of art vendors and some music that no one would likely pay for, which was good, because it was free. There was a pay to play area for the kids and the sandcastle competition didn't attract any real artists or even semi-serious hobbyists. So don't... more

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5 of 5 stars
Foley,al
23 Jun 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Exciting, and great enertainment for the whole family!!! My family has stayed in the condo right next to it, which is great for not having to drive in the traffic, and you can just be right by your room when your ready to go home... great bands thorought the day, and get even better at night! Great seafood, and they... more

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National Shrimp Festival Address

Beaches of the Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores, AL
Tel: 251-968-4237