From staff reports
The 29th annual Yemassee Shrimp Festival is set for Friday, Sept. 15, and Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Yemassee Municipal Complex in Yemassee.
The Festival has added its first Grand Slam Concert in the Park to the music, food, and fun. The Festival Kickoff Celebration is 6 p.m. on Friday.
The Grand Slam Concert In The Park with Jason Lee Cook and Cody Webb is Saturday at the Harold Peeples Athletic Park at 29240 Pocotaligo Road. Gates open at 3 p.m. and the concert starts at 5 p.m.
Advance tickets are $20 and $25 at the gate. There will be food trucks and a beer vendor. And a mechanical bull for entertainment.
For more information and updates, visit https://www.townofyemassee.org/ and click on Shrimp Festival or contact Lori Mixson at 843-589-2565 Ext. 2. Make sure to follow the event on Facebook at Yemassee Shrimp Festival.
Full Schedule
Friday, Sept. 15
Municipal Complex
1 to 3 pm.: Shaggin’ with Seniors
1 to 3 pm.: Non-profit Information Booths in Fire Station Bay
3 to 5 p.m.: Bingo in Fire Bay
5 to 11:30 p.m.: Kids Fun Zone
5:15 p.m.: Kiddie Parade
6 p.m.: Festival Kick Off
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: DJ Jenny Garvin
8 to 11:30 p.m.: Motown Band Fresh Vibes
Saturday, Sept. 16
Municipal Complex
8 a.m.: Yemassee Shrimp Festival 5K
10 a.m.: Yemassee Shrimp Festival Parade
11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.: Kids Fun Zone
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Pirates Dream with Darrell Russell
12:30 to 1 p.m.: almetto Dance Center
1 to 2 p.m.: TJ Levi Wood Carving
4 to 5 p.m.: EU4IA Quartet
5 to 6 p.m.: Pirates Dream with Darrell Russell
6 to 11:30 p.m.: DJ Jenny Garvin
Grand Slam Concert in the Park with Jason Lee Cook and Cody Webb
3 p.m.: Gates open
5 p.m.: Concert Starts
5 p.m.: Jason Lee Cook
8 p.m.: Cody Webb and band
