USA Special Event Description:
Celebrating our 44th year of honoring the shrimping industry in 2007. With more than 300 juried fine arts & crafts exhibitors, 75+ antiques & collectible vendors, Fun Zone with kid friendly activities, live entertainment and Pirates. Includes dozens of food booths featuring shrimp specialties, it's one of the biggest events of its kind in Florida. Southeast Tourism Society's 2007 Top 20 May Event. The Fine Arts Show has been ranked 38th in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine as part of their 200 Best Shows in the United States.
Event Performers:
2007 featured performers included: Swingin' Medallions, KTG, Dominic Gaudious, "The Original Singers, The Original Arrangements, featuring Larry Hoppen (of Orleans), Jimi Jamison (formerly of Survivor) & Joe Lynn Turner (formerly of Deep Purple), FBHS Jazz Band, Amelia Brass Ensemble, Rick Hubbard's Kazoobie Show, JuggleSTUFF, Fernandina Beach Pirates Club and other local entertainers
Location of USA Special Event:
Historic downtown Centre Street business district in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, Florida
Directions to Festival:
Historic Downtown Centre Street and Intracoastal Waterfront
Times:
Fri, 5:00 - 10:00 pm; Sat, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sun, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Admission & Parking:
Free admission. Multiple park and walk locations and three park and ride shuttle bus locations - $5.00 per car.
Special Event Contact: 866-426-3542
Event Email Contact: 4info@shrimpfestival.com
