Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival

Galveston Island Wild Texas Shrimp Festival The event is a celebration of Galveston's great wild seafood and island lifestyle. Event features shrimp gumbo tasting, gumbo cookoff, official 5K and more

Galveston Island is a seafood lover’s paradise all year round, but this September, Yaga’s Entertainment Inc. will bring foodies a little taste of heaven at the Galveston Island Shrimp Festival to be held September 22-23, 2023. Featuring some of the best shrimp gumbo the Gulf Coast has to offer. Tickets will go on sale in 2023. Event festivities begin on Friday, September 22 at 7:30pm with the Friday Kick-Off Party and Texas Size Shrimp Dinner in Saengerfest Park honoring the sponsors and cook-off teams from 7:30pm-10:00pm. Saturday, September 23, events begin with the Official Galveston Island Shrimp Festival 5K at 9:00am. All fitness levels and ages are invited to join in this non-competitive event. Costumes and teams are encouraged. The Shrimp Gumbo Cook-Off, Ron Hoover Boat Show, Kid Fish Tournament, Blue Chair Bay Rum Punch Contest, Vendor Exhibits, and Live Music will be held in the Historic Strand District on Saturday, September 23 beginning at 10:00am. This is an open event that is FREE to access by the public. Visitors to the festival will be able to purchase a Gumbo Sampling Cup in advance for a limited time only. This cup will allow guests to sample gumbo from cook-off teams comprised of amateur and professional cookers from 12:00am-4:00pm on Saturday, September 23. Professional teams from some of Galveston Island's famous restaurants will also be selling various dishes for public purchase. Other events on Saturday include the Lil’ Shrimps Parade at 3:00pm sponsored by Galveston Shrimp Company with festive floats, marching band, and bead tossing. A portion of event proceeds will benefit the University of Texas Medical Branch and The Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County. For additional information visit www.galvestonislandshrimpfestival.com

09/02/2026

Is everyone THIS excited for the Shrimp Scamper 5K?! 🤩🦐🏃‍♀️

Race day is coming up FAST — BE READY!! Grab your tickets NOW and get ready to scamper with us! 🏁🔥

🎟️ LINK IN BIO!

THROWBACK THURSDAY 🦐⏪ Straight back to the Shrimp Scamper in 2012!Same island. Same shrimp. Same race day fun. 🏃‍♀️🍤 Now...
08/27/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY 🦐⏪ Straight back to the Shrimp Scamper in 2012!
Same island. Same shrimp. Same race day fun. 🏃‍♀️🍤 Now it’s time to make some new Shrimp Scamper memories in 2026!
GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW! Link in bio 🔗

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO SAVE! 🚨Shrimp Scamper 5K prices increase THIS THURSDAY, August 27th — so now’s the time to lock in your...
08/25/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO SAVE! 🚨

Shrimp Scamper 5K prices increase THIS THURSDAY, August 27th — so now’s the time to lock in your spot! 🏃‍♀️🍤

Your race registration comes with a run shirt, finisher medal + 3 FREE b**rs waiting for you at the finish line. 🍺

Run now. B**r later. Save while you can. 😎

Sign up now — link in bio!

08/24/2026

POV: it’s race day 🏃‍♀️🍤🏅
The Shrimp Scamper 5K is getting closer — and prices are increasing THIS THURSDAY, August 27th! 👀
Grab your tickets now before the price goes up!
🎟️ Link in bio!

08/11/2026

Why stop at the finish line? 🏃‍♀️➡️🥣🍻
The 5K Only ticket gets you into the Shrimp Scamper Fun Run, but the 5K + Gumbo Stroll Combo keeps the fun going! Run the 5K, then head into the Gumbo Stroll to taste some of the best gumbo around and get the full Shrimp Festival experience. 🍤
Run it. Stroll it. Taste it. 🙌
Grab the 5K + Gumbo Stroll Combo ticket and make a day of it! Link in bio!

08/05/2026

3.1 miles = one unforgettable day. 🏃🦐
✔️ Race shirt
🏅 Finisher medal
🔢 Race bib
🍺 3 FREE b**rs
📸 Memories that last forever.
Sign up today ! Link in bio.

🏃 Don’t wait! It’s time to sign up for the Shrimp Scamper Fun Run 5K! 🦐 Join us for one of the most exciting events of S...
08/03/2026

🏃 Don’t wait! It’s time to sign up for the Shrimp Scamper Fun Run 5K! 🦐 Join us for one of the most exciting events of Shrimp Festival weekend. Early bird pricing won’t last forever, so grab your spot today & save up to 30%!👏🏼
🔗 GET TICKETS NOW - Link in bio.

Eat shrimp. Drink free b**r. Call it "judging." 😎🍤Official judging spots for the Galveston Island Shrimp Fest (Sept 26) ...
07/30/2026

Eat shrimp. Drink free b**r. Call it "judging." 😎🍤

Official judging spots for the Galveston Island Shrimp Fest (Sept 26) are OPEN! Score delicious samples, a free festival tee, and cold brews.

👉 Tap the link to register before spots fill up! (Lock in your tee size by 9/13!)
https://galvestonislandshrimpfestival.com/judging/

Free Shrimp. $50 GiftCard. Zero Excuses ⏰🍤Calling all Cook Teams! The deadline to snag your early-bird perks for this ye...
07/23/2026

Free Shrimp. $50 GiftCard. Zero Excuses ⏰🍤

Calling all Cook Teams! The deadline to snag your early-bird perks for this year's Shrimp Gumbo Cook-Off is almost here.

Sign up your team today to claim 10 FREE lbs of shrimp PLUS a $50 gift card (gumbo stroll teams only)! Offer only available thru 7/29.

Click the link to snag your freebies 👉 https://galvestonislandshrimpfestival.com/amateur-division/

Address

2300 The Strand
Galveston, TX
77550

Opening Hours

12pm - 6pm

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+14097700999

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