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    Sneads Ferry's Annual Shrimp Festival, is held every year, since 1971, during the second weekend of August. Come join us in the festivities, have some shrimp, watch the fireworks and enjoy the free entertainment. The live entertainment has included; Heart & Soul, The Catalina's, The Coastline Band, Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs, Billy Scott & the Prophets.

    Due to rising costs the entrance fee has been increased to $3.00 for one day, or $5.00 for a two day pass. Children under 12 are still admitted free.

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    Lots of good eating, Shrimp of course, but there were other goodies as well, for those who could not or would rather not have shrimp. From Cheese Steaks, Sausage Dogs & Gyros to Funnel Cakes, Ice Cream & Cotton Candy.

	Crowning of the Shrimp Queen Friday evening.
	Parade begins at 10:00 am Saturday morning.
	Live Entertainment on two stages,
	Fireworks from 8:30 pm to 9:10 pm. Saturday
	Plenty of carnival rides, and games for the kids.
	65 local and regional Craft Vendors both days.
	Civic, Military and Commercial Exhibits
	New River Fisherman's Association - Shrimp & Fish net displays

Queen's Ball
Held the Saturday prior to the festival

Corporate Sponsors

Onslow County Tourism The of Coastal Carolina . . . . .

On the Main Stage -
Entertainment Schedule can be found on the
Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival Sponsored Site

Annual Shrimp Queens
Miss Shrimp Festival Queen - ??
Junior Miss Shrimp Festival Queen - ??

View Photos of Some Previous Festivals
Always Revising.

The Committee's Official Web Site
www.sneadsferryshrimpfestival.com/

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Last Revised: September 30, 2006 12:47 PM.