Posted in Alabama September 01, 2017 by Jennifer

The Epic Outdoor Food Fest In Alabama You Simply Cannot Miss

If you’re the ultimate foodie, there’s an epic outdoor food festival happening this fall that you absolutely must check out. Not only is it located on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast, but it’s also free to attend. That’s right, FREE! This food festival, which takes place in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is the Annual National Shrimp Festival. For more information, read on.

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The Annual National Shrimp Festival is a four-day event that's scheduled to take place October 12 - October 15, 2017. It's a must visit for shrimp lovers everywhere!

This outdoor food festival attracts more than 300,000 people each year. It's also one of the nation's top annual events.

On each day of the festival, more than 200 pounds of shrimp will be prepared by the area's finest chefs.

However, shrimp isn't the only seafood offered at the Annual National Shrimp Festival.

If you're not a fan of seafood, no worries!

The Annual National Shrimp Festival will have nearly 200 booths with fine art and arts and crafts.

One of the festival's most popular events is the Sand Sculpture Contest.

In addition to its variety of delicious food, the Annual National Shrimp Festival is also known for its great musical entertainment.

Have you ever attended the Annual National Shrimp Festival? If so, what did you think about it?

For more information about the Annual National Shrimp Festival, click here.

For more places in Alabama that offer delicious Gulf Coast shrimp, be sure to check out our previous article: These 10 Alabama Restaurants Serve The Best Shrimp Around.

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