On Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15, 2023, the Little River Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual ShrimpFest on the historic waterfront in Little River. Admission is $7 for adult; Kids 12 and under are FREE.
Festival Details
The festival features shrimp dishes cooked by local restaurant chefs. There will also be live music, more than 100 vendors (food, crafts, art, local businesses, community organizations), a kids’ area with face painting, stilt walkers, and balloon artists, and more.
You can purchase your 2023 Little River Shrimpfest tickets here.
These restaurants will be participating in the 2023 Little River Shrimpfest:
- Hurricane Juel’s Restaurant
- Crab Catcher’s
- Key West Crazy
- Patio’s Tiki Bar & Grill
- Pilot House
2023 Little River ShrimpFest Entertainment Schedule
The entertainment schedule is pending.
Saturday, October 8
Main Stage
11:15 a.m. – TBA
1:15 p.m. – The Buzz
3:15 p.m. – The Jebb Mac Band
Front Gate
11 a.m. – Jared Cline
1:45 p.m. – Jimmy Roca
Side Stage
11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. – Brian Ernst (Alternative/Soul/Roots/Indie)
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Roaming Stiltwalkers/Balloon Makers
Sunday, October 9
Main Stage
11:15 a.m. – The Reggie Sullivan Band
1 p.m. – Bailey Road
3 p.m. – Julio and the Saltines
Front Gate
11 a.m. – Alex Austin
1:45 p.m. – Willia.m. King
Side Stage
11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. – Brian Ernst (Alternative/Soul/Roots/Indie)
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Roaming Stiltwalkers/Balloon Makers
Festival hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Parking & Shuttle
UPDATE ON PARKING FOR 2023: I could not find anything on parking costs for the 2023 festival. Last year it was $5/car.
We have included a parking lot map below.
We’re as excited as you are when we find a great event or deal! But remember -- events can change. Bargains can sell out. Weather can be unpredictable. The location nearest you may decide not to participate. And many venues reserve the right to change prices and hours without notice. Please double-check with the source to make sure an event is still happening or a deal is still good before you go.
River Hills Medical Plaza
4237 River Hills Drive
Little River, SC 29566
Hope Willard
Look for the open grass lot near fireworks store.
701 Highway 17
Little River, SC 29566
Pizzeli’s – Handicap & Volunteers
Parking for Handicap Patrons and Festival Volunteers . Shuttle will be available. Look for the open grass lot behind Pizzeli’s Italian Oven.
1698 US-17
Little River, SC 29566
Water Taxi
A water Taxi will be available out of Grande Harbour Marina. $20/person includes a round trip on the Sea Screamer, admission into the festival, and parking at Grande Harbour. The water taxi will be available both days from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The boat will be running as often as possible to ensure the shortest waiting period. The last boat will leave the festival at 5 p.m.
They are not taking reservations.
Water Taxi will leave via Grande Harbour Marina, located at:
4430 Kingsport Road
Little River, SC 29566
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