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<p><strong>From staff reports</strong></p>
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<p>With two weeks to go before the Beaufort Shrimp Festival, those craving an outdoor event, and shrimp, of course, can get their fix this weekend at the Yemassee Shrimp Festival.</p>
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<p>The event runs from noon to midnight, Friday, Sept. 17 and from 10 a.m. to midnight, Saturday Sept. 18 at the Yemassee Municipal Complex at 101 Town Circle in Yemassee.</p>
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<p>This year’s theme is “Under the Sea.” Admission is free.</p>
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<p>There will be more than two dozen food vendors spanning a wide array of cuisines and an expanded variety of craft/retail/service vendors.</p>
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<p>At 7 p.m. Friday, Treys Aliens will perform for the Street Dance. There is a parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, and at 7 p.m., The 83s will perform at Town Hall.</p>
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<p>There will be a small carnival and live entertainment throughout both days, including the Parris Island Marine Corps Band. There will also be a classic car show on Saturday at the athletic fields beside Harold’s Country Club.<br></p>
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<p><strong>WANT TO GO?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>What: </strong>27th Annual Yemassee Shrimp Festival</p>
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<p><strong>When: </strong>Noon to midnight, Friday, Sept. 17 &amp; 10 a.m. to midnight, Saturday Sept. 18.</p>
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<p><strong>Where: </strong>Yemassee Municipal Complex, 101 Town Circle, Yemassee</p>
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