Staff reports
Now that the storm has passed, the Beaufort Shrimp Festival is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary with this year’s event Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4 and 5, in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
The event will feature an arts and crafts market, Kids Corner activities, free live entertainment, and of course, all the mouth-watering shrimp you can handle.
On Friday night, this family-friendly festival will feature singers Alan Price at 5:30 p.m. and the ever popular Deaz Guys at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, enjoy the Coastal Education Fair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and entertainers the Brewer Band at 11:10 a.m., Jason Lee Cook at 12:20 p.m., and Gritty FlyRight at 2:30 p.m.
Rumor has it that Forrest Gump, or someone that looks a lot like him, and his parasol may be making an appearance.
The food vendors include Sea Eagle Market, Mother Smokin’ Good, Belly Full by Tyger, Nom Nom Poke Shop, Locals Raw Bar, Food Savvy, the Island Fudge Shoppe, Sassy Sweets, and Tasty Creations by Teen Challenge.
The Arts & Crafts Market will be open both days, from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Forty artisans will be offering hand-crafted items, including art, jewelry, clothing, wood working and more.
The Run Forrest Run 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. and will start on Bay Street at New Castle Street. Run the course where the movie “Forrest Gump” was filmed, and have your photo taken with Forrest at the start and finish line.
At 3 p.m. Saturday, the 16th annual Charity Shrimp Race takes place, presented by the Sea Island Rotary Club. The grand prize is $30,000. To purchase a shrimp for this event, go to Sea Island Rotary.
