11th Yemassee Shrimp Festival

In 1993, the members of the Yemassee Community asked then Mayor, Jack Moore, if Yemassee could have a festival like the other communities in the area. With the Yemassee Community being a key figure in the evolution of shrimp baiting and it's members refining it to become what it is today, it was only fitting that Yemassee have a shrimp festival.

The festival is evolving each year just as shrimp baiting has. If there is one thing we know about ... it's shrimp! This is the 11th year of fun, games, crafts, and the best food you can imagine! All this is topped off with a Mud Run that is one of the best in the area. The Lighted Boat parade is a beautiful event enjoyed by all. A fairly new event that is catching on quick is the Kiddie Parade, growing by leaps and bounds. Opening night will finish up with a fireworks display that is second to none! Our theme this year "Celebrating A Decade of Fun" is the most appropriate way to describe our festival!

Festival Schedule

Thursday, September 16th
Magic Midway Amusements (Behind Town Hall) 5pm
Food and Shrimp Concessions: 4pm - 10pm
Kiddie Parade - 6pm - 7pm
Opening Ceremony - 7pm - 8pm
Boat Parade - 8pm - 9pm
Fireworks Display - 9pm
Friday, September 17th
Magic Midway Amusements (Behind Town Hall) 9am
Food and Shrimp Concessions - 12pm - 10pm
Arts and Crafts Concessions ( Town Hall) - 12pm
Street Dance - Live Entertainment - 9pm - 1am
(Rain Location - Interstate Packers - Hwy. 17A)
(No Golf Cars During Street Dance)
Saturday, September 18th
Magic Midway Amusements (Behind Town Hall) - 9am
Arts/Crafts Concessions (Town Hall) - All Day
Food and Shrimp Concession - 10am - 10pm
Shrimp Festival Parade - 10:30am
(Hwy. 68 and Salkehatchie Rd.)
Live entertainment - 1pm - 6pm (Town Hall)
The Mayor's Ball (Interstate Packers - Hwy. 17A) - 8pm - 12pm (Rain or Shine)
Shag Contest - The Headliners "Casual Wear"
Sunday, September 19th
Mud Run (Pocotaligo Rd. - Follow Signs) - 1pm
Car Show (Harold's Ball Field) - 3pm
Final Event

Phone: (843) 589 - 2120 | Call the Yemassee Shrimp Festival Committee for more information!