Galveston Island is a seafood lover’s paradise all year round, but this September, Yaga’s Entertainment Inc. will bring foodies a little taste of heaven at the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival to be held September 22-23, 2023. Featuring some of the best shrimp gumbo the Gulf Coast has to offer, the Shrimp Gumbo Cook-Off will be held in the Historic Strand District beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023. This event will also feature the Shrimp Scamper 5k Fun Run, Ron Hoover Boat Show, vendor exhibits, the Lil’ Shrimps Parade, and live music!

Visitors to the festival will be able to purchase a Gumbo Sampling Cup in advance for a limited time only. This ticket will sell out!

This cup will allow guests to sample gumbo from cook-off teams comprised of amateur and professional cookers.

Professional teams from some of Galveston Island’s famous restaurants will also be selling various dishes for public purchase.

A portion of event proceeds will benefit the Justin Hughes Fund, University of Texas Medical Branch.

ALL EVENTS LOCATED AT 23RD & STRAND UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday Kick-Off Party

Join in on a night of fun as we kick-off the weekend with over 800 guests and celebrate that it’s our 14th annual Shrimp Fest!

Tickets include a fried shrimp dinner, open bar, and live entertainment from Brandon McDermott Band.

A shrimptastic good time is guaranteed for all!

Must be 21+ to attend.

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Live music by Brandon McDermott Band begins

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

9 a.m.

- Shrimp Scamper 5k Fun Run begins (located at Beerfoot Brewery/Seawall Blvd)

DAY-OF TIMELINE

5K TIMELINE

7:30am Day of Registration/Runners Check In

8:45am Warm – up activities

9am 5K Fun Run/Walk Begins!

10:30am Post Run Fun

PRESENTED BY MOODY NATIONAL BANK

TIME TO GET SHRIMPY!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 - 9 A.M.

2816 AVENUE R 1/2, GALVESTON, TX 77550

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- Teams begin cooking

10 a.m.

- Vendors open

- Ron Hoover Boat Show begins

Ron Hoover RV & Marine is bringing a boatload of fun to Shrimp Fest 2023! 

Join us on the Strand to find exclusive deals and amazing boats for the entire family to enjoy. Ron Hoover offers bay boats, cruiser boats, offshore boats, pontoon boats, deck boats, runabout boats, bass boats, and boat motors- including outboard repower specials at every location!

11 a.m.

Ticket booths open for will call

12 p.m.

Live music by Chad Cooke Band begins

Famous Gumbo Stroll begins

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

12 P.M. – 4 P.M.

2302 Strand Street Galveston, Texas 77550

Join us as Galveston’s Historic Strand District is transformed into a melting pot of flavors! Sample gumbo from 100+ talented cook teams, award-winning cookers, and backyard roux roughnecks. Be sure to come early to try them all – TICKETS WILL SELL OUT!

Pre-purchased tickets can be redeemed at 11 am on Sept. 23rd, 2023

Day of tickets can be purchased at 12pm on Sept. 23rd, 2023 while supplies last.

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- Shrimp Dinner Plate begins

- Strand Merchant Walk-About begins

- Rum Punch Contest begins

3 p.m.

Lil’ Shrimps Parade 

The Lil’ Shrimps Parade is something the whole family can enjoy!  Catch beads from participating floats as they roll down Strand.

4 p.m.

Famous Gumbo Stroll ends

Shrimp Dinner Plate ends

Strand Merchant Walk-About ends

6 p.m.

Awards Ceremony 

Date: September 22 - 23, 2023

Location:  23rd and Strand Street, Galveston, TX 77550

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