Event Schedule
Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival in Fernandina Beach, FL.
Thursday
April 29, 2027 — Kickoff ParadeOfficial Festival Parade
Downtown Centre Street (Ash St to Front St)
Parade Awards & Opening Concert
Riverfront Main Stage
Friday
April 30, 2027 — Opening DayFine Arts & Crafts Booths Open (300+ Artists)
Centre Street Downtown
Food Booths & Fresh Wild Shrimp Court Open
Riverfront Waterfront
Kids Fun Zone Opens
Central Park Field
Miss Shrimp Festival Pageant Competition
Riverfront Main Stage
Friday Night Waterfront Concert
Riverfront Main Stage
Festival Grounds Close
Centre Street
Saturday
May 1, 2027 — Festival Main DayShrimp Drop / 5K Run & Walk
Main Street & Centre Street
Fine Arts & Crafts Show Opens
Centre Street Downtown
Vintage & Antiques Expo
Nassau Place Area
Live Entertainment & Local Bands
Riverfront Main Stage
Little Miss & Mister Shrimp Festival Pageant
Riverfront Main Stage
Fine Arts Expo Closes
Centre Street
Food Vendors Close
Riverfront Waterfront
Sunday
May 2, 2027 — Shrimp Boat BlessingArts, Crafts & Food Court Open
Centre Street Downtown
Shrimp Boat Blessing Ceremony
Amelia River Waterfront
Decorated Shrimp Boat Parade Contest
Amelia River Marina Waterfront
Best Shrimp Dish Contest Awards
Riverfront Main Stage
Festival Official Closing
Downtown Fernandina Beach