The Shrimp Festival in Fernandina Beach (the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival) is held every year on the first weekend in May in historic downtown Fernandina Beach.

2026 festival dates

For 2026, the official festival weekend is:

  • Friday, May 1, 2026
  • Saturday, May 2, 2026
  • Sunday, May 3, 2026

There is also a kickoff parade the evening before the main festival:

  • Parade night: Thursday, April 30, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. in downtown Fernandina Beach.

Quick Scoop

  • Name: Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival.
  • Where: Historic downtown Fernandina Beach / Amelia Island waterfront area.
  • When (typical pattern): First weekend in May each year, with a Thursday evening parade kicking things off.
  • 2026 specifics: Events listed as April 30 – May 3, 2026, with the festival days May 1–3.

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