52nd Annual National Shrimp Festival - Eventeny

52nd Annual National Shrimp Festival

Starts on Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
About the event
A Four Day Free to Attend Festival. For 51 years this volunteer-driven event has grown to a spectacle that attracts visitors from 49 states and brings together every person in the region by giving them an opportunity to participate as a volunteer, customer, vendor, contestant, performer, or sponsor. From the toddler that competes in the Miss Shrimp Festival Pageant to the teenager that aspires to become a professional singer to the 80 year old resident that volunteers to answer questions at the information booth, there is truly something for everyone. We celebrate art, food, music, and fellowship with over 250 vendors in a family friendly, safe environment for four days with hundreds of volunteers, vendors, musicians, cooks, and servers, all with a laid back vibe enjoying the activities at Alabama's Pure White Sand Beaches overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Food, music, art, childrens activities and so much more make up an action packed weekend with nearly 300,000 of your friends.
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Dates
Oct 09, 2025 · 10:00 AM - Oct 12, 2025 · 5:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Parking instructions
Parking is first come, first serve basis at and around the festival site. We strongly recommend festival attendees take advantage of the shuttle service provided by the the Gulf Shores City School System. For $6 per day you can purchase a wristband that grants you unlimited rides from one of our designated pick up areas. Due to State Law, children under the age of five cannot be tranported on the buses. You may bring chairs but no coolers. The festival site is surrounded by privately owned businesses and private residential houses/condos. These owners control the parking and parking fees on their property, NOT the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber, Annual National Shrimp Festival, or the City of Gulf Shores.
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Health & safety
Food Vendors must undergo licensing and inspection State and Local Authorities; all vendors must purchase a Festival license from Baldwin County and the City of Gulf Shores, and remit taxes to all agencies.
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Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
5 active applications
Deadline: Apr 25, 2025

Welcome to the Arts & Crafts Application process!

 

This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

 

The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to , “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (52nd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself.

 

Vendor selection is a JURIED process. No vendor is guaranteed booth location or number of booths requested, despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. A signed application constitutes a contract to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations, and is a commitment to participate personally if accepted. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup and arts/crafts/merchandise. Arts & Crafts vendors must also submit a photo of the artist in the studio working. The applicant veries that photos submitted accurately depict booth setup and products to be sold. Mass produced (Buy/Sell) art is prohibited.

 

Judging & Award participation is OPTIONAL and artist MUST opt in to be included. By opting in, artist agrees to be present and ready for judging.  Judging will take place the Friday of the Festival beginning at 9 am. 

 

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Submission Deadline April 25, 2025

Full Refund Deadline (If Accepted)  August 22, 2025

 

Notifications of acceptance will be sent in early June 2025. Violation of rules & regulations prior to, during, or at the Festival will result in loss of vendor space without refund.

 

Applicant will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, received after the deadline, or received without correct fees. 

Deadline: Apr 25, 2025

Welcome to the Retail Marketplace Application process!

 

This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

 

The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to , “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (52nd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself.

 

Vendor selection is a JURIED process. No vendor is guaranteed booth location or number of booths requested, despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. A signed application constitutes a contract to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations, and is a commitment to participate personally if accepted. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup and arts/crafts/merchandise. The applicant veries that photos submitted accurately depict booth setup and products to be sold. Retail Marketplace is for items that are Buy/Sell and or mass produced.

 

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Submission Deadline April 25, 2025

Full Refund Deadline (If Accepted)  August 22, 2025

 

Notifications of acceptance will be sent in early June 2025. Violation of rules & regulations prior to, during, or at the Festival will result in loss of vendor space without refund.

 

Your application will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, received after the deadline, or received without correct fees. 

Deadline: Apr 25, 2025

Welcome to the Fine Arts Application process!

 

This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

 

The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to , “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (52nd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself. 

 

Vendor selection is a JURIED process. No vendor is guaranteed booth location or number of booths requested, despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. A signed application constitutes a contract to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations, and is a commitment to participate personally if accepted. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup and arts/crafts/merchandise. Fine Arts vendors must also submit a photo of the artist in the studio working. The applicant veries that photos submitted accurately depict booth setup and products to be sold. Mass produced (Buy/Sell) art is prohibited.

 

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Submission Deadline April 25, 2025

Full Refund Deadline (If Accepted)  August 22, 2025

 

Notifications of acceptance will be sent in early June 2025. Violation of rules & regulations prior to, during, or at the Festival will result in loss of vendor space without refund.

 

Your application will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, received after the deadline, or received without correct fees. 

 

 Fine Arts Categories are Clay, Metal, Mixed Media, Photography, Wood, Jewelry, Paintings, Fiber, & Fine Arts  

 

Prize Money  - Best in Show $2,000 -1st place $1,500  - 2nd place $1,250  - 3rd place $1,000 - Awards of Merit: $250

Welcome to the Childrens Actvity Village Application process!

 

This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

 

The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to , “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (52nd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself.

 

Vendor selection is a JURIED process. No vendor is guaranteed booth location or number of booths requested, despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. A signed application constitutes a contract to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations, and is a commitment to participate personally if accepted. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup and arts/crafts/merchandise. The applicant veries that photos submitted accurately depict booth setup and products to be sold. 

 

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Submission Deadline April 25, 2025

Full Refund Deadline (If Accepted)  August 22, 2025

 

Notifications of acceptance will be sent in early June 2025. Violation of rules & regulations prior to, during, or at the Festival will result in loss of vendor space without refund.

 

Your application will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, received after the deadline, or received without correct fees. 

Deadline: Apr 25, 2025

Welcome to the Food Vendor application process!

 

This is an electronic agreement and by submission, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

 

Completing and returning this application constitutes a contract under which you agree to follow and be bound by all Annual National Shrimp Festival Rules & Regulations. You hereby commit to participate personally if accepted.

 

The Annual National Shrimp Festival is produced by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (CABC). The CABC  retains the exclusive and sole right to sell official Shrimp Festival art, souvenirs and merchandise. Vendors will NOT be allowed to sell ANY items, or market any product that include the words “Annual National Shrimp Festival” or any derivative thereof including but not limited to, “Shrimp Festival”, “National Shrimp Festival”, “Shrimp Fest”, the year (52nd Annual) or the term “Official Merchandise” if merchandise may be construed to be tied to the event itself.

 

Vendor selection is a JURIED process and no vendor is guaranteed acceptance, location, or number of booths requested despite previous participation in the Annual National Shrimp Festival. ALL vendors are required to submit photos of booth setup. Submissions for Food Vendors must be submitted electronically or on flash drive or CD. Applicant verifies that  photos submitted accurately depict booth setup and products to be sold.

 

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Submission Deadline April 25, 2025

Full Refund Deadline (if accepted) August 22, 2025

 

You will not be considered if this application is incomplete, unsigned, or received without correct fee payment.

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Terms & Conditions
Attendance is free however pets and outside alcohol are not allowed in the Festival Site. Bicycles are able to be securely stored during the event with our "Bike Valet" stations; they may not be ridden through the site.
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