09/25/2026
🦐 Come hungry, Galveston! The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival is taking over The Strand THIS WEEKEND, September 25–26! 🎶🍤
Enjoy shrimp gumbo, live music, local vendors, the boat show, and a weekend of island fun!
📍 Saengerfest Park — 23rd & Strand
🎉 Friday: Kick-Off Party, 7:30–10 PM (21+, ticket required)
🛍️ Saturday: Vendors and boat show start at 10 AM
🥣 Saturday: Famous Gumbo Stroll, noon–4 PM
🎸 Deltaphonic takes the stage Saturday at 2 PM!
Saturday festival admission is free; gumbo tastings and shrimp plates require tickets.
Bring your friends, explore downtown, and show our local businesses some love. Who’s coming hungry? 👇
🎟️ Tickets and details: https://galvestonislandshrimpfestival.com/tickets/
Jason Hayes
