Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival

10/15/2026

🦐🎉 GET READY TO BE PART OF THE SHRIMP FESTIVAL FUN! 🎉🦐

The countdown to another unforgettable Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival is on, and we want YOU to be part of the excitement!

📣 Applications open in MID-NOVEMBER for:

🎊 Parade Participants
🍤 Food Booths
🛍️ Nassau Place Vendors
🏺 Antiques & Collectibles
🎡 Kids Fun Zone
❤️ Nonprofit Organizations

Whether you're ready to showcase your creativity, serve up delicious food, support a great cause, or join in the festivities, there's a place for you at the Shrimp Festival!

📅 Stay tuned! Application details and updates will be announced right here and on our official website. www.shrimpfestival.com

📧 Questions? Email us at [email protected]

🦐 Big traditions. Great memories. One incredible festival!

09/18/2026

🦐🎉 SHRIMP FANS… WE’VE GOT BIG NEWS! 🎉🦐

The votes are in, the shrimp fans have spoken, and we’ve got our 2027 Shrimp Festival Parade theme! 🥁🍤

🏆✨ THE WINNING THEME IS:
"The Good Ole Sh*****ng Days"✨🏆
873 votes and 52% of the votes in favor!

And a HUGE shrimp-sized CONGRATULATIONS Sage Woods for dreaming up the winning idea! 🎊👏🦐

Sage, you officially have bragging rights until… well, probably forever. 😉🏆

Now it’s time to turn that winning idea into floats, costumes, music, creativity, and plenty of parade-day fun! 🎈🎶🎭 Applications to be part of the parade start in November so get your work, church, or organization involved!

To all our Shrimp Fans who submitted ideas — THANK YOU! You made choosing next year’s parade theme a whole lot of fun. 💙

🦐 Shrimp Fans, are you ready to parade?!
Because 2027 is already looking shrimply spectacular! 🍤🎉

*****ngDays

09/16/2026

🦐🎉 SHRIMP FANS, WE’RE ALMOST THERE! 🎉🦐

⏰ TWO DAYS LEFT TO VOTE!

We’ve already received OVER 800 VOTES for the Shrimp Festival 2027 Parade Theme! 🙌🦐

But there’s still time to make your voice count! Voting closes THIS FRIDAY at 5:00 PM.

🗳️ Haven’t voted yet? Now’s the time!
Help us make the 2027 parade one to remember! 🎊

Voice your opinion on the poll: WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE THE 2027 SHRIMP FESTIVAL PARADE THEME TO BE?

09/11/2026

🦐🚨 PLOT TWIST, SHRIMP FANS! 🚨🦐

You thought we were just asking for your brilliant ideas… but SURPRISE! 👀

Because of your creativity, enthusiasm, and all those amazing suggestions, the Shrimp Festival Board has made a BIG decision:

🎉 YOU get to choose the official PARADE theme for Shrimp Festival 2027!

The Board has narrowed it down to THREE amazing theme ideas—and now, YOU are the final decision-maker! 🗳️🦐

👇 CLICK ON THE POLL LINK BELOW & CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY!

Which theme will take the crown? 🏆
Which one will become the talk of the festival? 🎉
And most importantly… which one will we see come to life at the Shrimp Festival Parade 2027?! 👀

But wait… there’s MORE! 🎁

🏆 The winning theme will be celebrated with a special prize for the person who submitted it!

⏰ The poll closes Friday, September 18, so don’t wait!

🗳️ CAST YOUR VOTE. SHARE THE POLL. TAG YOUR FRIENDS.
Your vote could help shape the entire 2027 Shrimp Festival Parade!

We’re so excited about all the community involvement and CAN’T WAIT to find out which theme YOU choose! 🦐🎊

Let the voting begin! 🗳️🦐 NO MULTIPLE VOTES PLEASE. ONE VOTE PER PERSON. UNFORTUNATELY, WE WILL HAVE TO RELAUNCH THE VOTING SYSTEM IF WE SEE MULTIPLE ENTRIES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HONESTY!

https://take.supersurvey.com/poll5860069xBeAD4e48-169

09/07/2026

🦐 HELP KEEP THE TRADITION GOING! ❤️

The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival is more than an event—it’s a cherished Fernandina Beach tradition that brings our community together, celebrates our local heritage, and welcomes thousands of visitors every year.

And it takes a dedicated team of volunteers to make it all happen!

✨ WE’RE STILL LOOKING FOR YOU!

Our all-volunteer Festival Committee is continuing to build our team, and we have several leadership positions still available for community-minded individuals who want to get involved, share their talents, meet new people, and help shape the future of this beloved tradition.

🦐 CURRENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Co-Director, Kids Fun Zone
• Director, Contests
• Director, Riverfront/Heritage
• Director, Public Relations

Whether you have experience in event planning, public relations, community outreach, working with children, or organizing events—or you simply have a passion for the Shrimp Festival—there’s a place for you on our team!

❤️ WHY GET INVOLVED?

✨ Make a difference in your community
🤝 Meet new people and build connections
🎯 Put your skills and talents to work
🦐 Help preserve a beloved local tradition
🌟 Be part of the team that brings the Shrimp Festival to life!

👉 READY TO GET INVOLVED?
Now is the time to step up and be part of the tradition!

Visit www.shrimpfestival.com to learn more about each position and submit your application for the opportunity that’s right for you.

📩 Questions or want to learn more?
[email protected]

🦐 The Shrimp Festival is powered by volunteers like YOU.
Come join us and help make the next festival unforgettable! ❤️

09/03/2026

🦐 Thank You for the Amazing Ideas! 🦐

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who got involved and submitted such creative and fantastic ideas! We’ve loved seeing all the enthusiasm and participation from our community. ❤️

Now comes the hard part… choosing a winner! 👀

Once a winner is chosen by the Shrimp Festival Committee we will announce it on this page.

Thank you again to everyone who participated — we appreciate you helping make this so much fun! 🦐🎉

Stay tuned… and good luck to everyone! 🍀

08/31/2026

🎉🦐 ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT! 🦐🎉

Have a creative idea for the Shrimp Festival 2027 Parade? There’s still time to submit it! 🎨🎭🎺

We’ve already received some AMAZING and creative ideas, and we can’t wait to see what else you come up with!

⏰ Deadline: Just TWO more days!
🏆 Winner will be announced Monday, September 14th!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has already participated and shared their incredible ideas. Your creativity and enthusiasm are what make the Shrimp Festival so special! ❤️🦐

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2027 parade! 🎊

08/25/2026

🦐🚨 WE NEED YOUR BRAINS, SHRIMP FANS! 🚨🦐

It’s never too early to start dreaming up the 2027 Shrimp Festival Parade!

We’re looking for the MOST FUN, CREATIVE, and UNFORGETTABLE parade theme yet, and we want YOU to help us dream it up!

Got a theme that would have everyone saying, “NOW THAT’S A PARADE!”? Drop it in the comments! 👇

🎨 Funny? YES!
🦐 Shrimp-tastic? ABSOLUTELY!
🌴 Coastal? Bring it on!

And here’s the fun part… the winning theme idea could become the official 2027 parade theme and YOU could be recognized as the creative mind behind it! 🏆

⏰ DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR IDEA: Wednesday, September 2!

So put on your thinking caps, get creative, and LET’S HEAR THOSE IDEAS! 🎉

👇 What should the 2027 Shrimp Festival Parade theme be?

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08/20/2026

BE PART OF THE TRADITION! 🦐

The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival is more than a festival—it’s a beloved Fernandina Beach tradition that brings our community together, celebrates our local heritage, and welcomes thousands of visitors each year.

And it takes an amazing team of volunteers to make it happen!

❤️ We’re looking for passionate, community-minded volunteers to join our Festival Committee!

The Shrimp Festival is powered by an all-volunteer team, and we have several exciting leadership opportunities for individuals who want to make a difference, meet new people, share their talents, and help carry this beloved tradition into the future.

🦐 CURRENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Assistant Treasurer
• Co-Director, Kids Fun Zone
• Director, Contests
• Director, Volunteers/Hospitality
• Director, Festival Pageant
• Director, Riverfront/Heritage
• Director, Public Relations

Whether you have experience in event planning, finance, public relations, hospitality, working with children, community outreach—or simply a passion for the Shrimp Festival—we would love to hear from you!

✨ Why get involved?
Meet new people.
Share your talents.
Give back to your community.
Help shape the future of one of Fernandina Beach’s most iconic traditions.

👉 READY TO GET INVOLVED?

Visit www.shrimpfestival.com to view the position descriptions and submit an application for the opportunity that interests you.

📩 Questions or want to learn more?
[email protected]

🦐 Come be part of the tradition. Help make the next Shrimp Festival unforgettable!

08/11/2026

Did you know the Shrimp Festival is run entirely by volunteers? A 9 member Executive Board and 19 Committee Directors. We are currently looking to fill several positions as we begin preparations for the 2027 Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival. Full job descriptions (including a link to apply) can be found on our website (www.shrimpfestival.com).