# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Galveston Island Shrimp Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 17th Annual Galveston Island Shrimp Festival!

This event celebrates Galveston's great wild seafood and island lifestyle. Featuring shrimp gumbo tasting, a gumbo cook-off, a 5K fun run & more.

Come and try some of the best shrimp gumbo the Gulf Coast has to offer! 🤤

Event festivities begin September 25th with the Friday Kick-Off Party in Saengerfest Park with over 800 guests! Tickets are available to the public for purchase and include a Texas Size Shrimp Dinner, free-flowing libations, and live music by George Murphy Band. 

The Saturday, September 26th events begin with the official Shrimp Scamper 5k Fun Run on the seawall. All fitness levels and ages are invited to join in this non-competitive event. Costumes and teams are strongly encouraged. 

The Shrimp Gumbo Cook-Off, boat show, vendor exhibits, and live music by Deltaphonic will be held in the Historic Strand District on that same Saturday beginning at 10 am. 😱 Visitors to the festival will be able to purchase a Gumbo Sampling Cup in advance. ✅ This cup will allow guests to sample gumbo from cook-off teams from 12-4 p.m. Attendees can also purchase the Shrimp Dinner Plate Combo, which features fried shrimp and a free beer. 

If you'd like to get in on all the action, register to be an official judge for our Amateur Cook-Off division! 

A portion of event proceeds will benefit the University of Texas Medical Branch.

For tickets and additional information visit www.galvestonislandshrimpfestival.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galveston/galveston-island-shrimp-festival/200030718988315
- **Event Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, live-music, nonprofit, music-festivals, parties, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 86

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Galveston
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Strand Historic District
- **lat**: 29.30736463592
- **long**: -94.793731123209
- **full address**: Strand Historic District, 2218 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550-1516, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Galveston Island Shrimp Festival being held?
  - **A:** Galveston Island Shrimp Festival takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Strand Historic District, 2218 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550-1516, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Galveston Island Shrimp Festival?
  - **A:** Galveston Island Shrimp Festival is organized by Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Galveston Island Shrimp Festival is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Galveston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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