Galveston Island is a seafood lover’s paradise all year round, but this September, Yaga’s Entertainment will bring foodies a little taste of heaven at the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival. This event will also feature the Shrimp Scamper 5k Fun Run, Ron Hoover Boat Show, vendor exhibits, and live music!

Schedule of Events

September 26, 2025

7:30 pm – 10 pm
Friday Kick-Off Party
Live Music by Coleton Black begins

September 27, 2025

9:00 am
Shrimp Scamper 5k Fun Run begins (located at Beerfoot Brewery/Seawall Blvd)
Teams begin cooking

10:00 am
Vendors open
Ron Hoover Boat Show begins

11:30 am
Ticket booths open for will-call (pre-purchased tickets only)
Strand Merchant Walk-About begins

12:00 pm
Live music begins
The Damn Quails
Brandon McDermott Band
Famous Gumbo Stroll begins
Shrimp Dinner Plate begins
Rum Punch Contest begins

4:00 pm
Famous Gumbo Stroll ends
Shrimp Dinner Plate ends
Strand Merchant Walk-About ends

5:30 pm
Awards Ceremony

Date:
September 26-27, 2025

Location:
Galveston, TX 77550

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