Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend?  Look no further!  It's time for the annual Galveston Island Shrimp Festival.  This popular event has something for everyone from a 5k fun run, children's parade and of course amazing food and entertainment.  You can find full information on their web-site, but here are the basics.

The event will be held on The Strand in Galveston.  The web-site above has ideas of where to park, but there are many paid parking lots in the area.  You can also park on the street by the meters which are free on Sundays.

This fun Galveston Festival is free!  You are welcome to wander through the booths, check out the entertainment and watch the children's parade.  You only need a ticket to do the Gumbo Stroll.  These tickets are available on-line here or may be purchased at the information booth near The Strand and 23rd intersection.  The tickets on-line are priced at $10 and allow you to taste the gumbo at each booth on 23rd Street.  The booths boast gumbo from amateur chefs as well as some of the area's favorite professional chefs.  Well worth the money!!!!

According to the web-site, this in the schedule of events:

Friday, Sept. 27, 2013

8-10 pm - VIP/Sponsor Kick Off Party : Fried Shrimp Dinner - Live Music - Bar
Saengerfest Park, 23rd and Strand
5-10 pm - Free Boat Show

Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013

9 am - Shrimp Scamper 5K Run Begins on Seawall, Teams Begin Cooking
10 am - Vendors Open on 23rd Street, Information Booth Opens, Free Boat Show Opens
11 am - Public Gumbo Stroll Begins, Strand Merchant Walk-About Begins, Kids Area Open
12 pm - Live Music Begins (Saengerfest Park 23rd& Strand)
1 pm - Galveston Shrimp Company’s Lil’ Shrimps Parade
3 pm - Public Gumbo Tasting Ends, Strand Merchant Walk-About Ends
6 pm - Award Ceremony (Saengerfest Park 23rd & Strand)
9 pm - Event Area Closes

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29, 2013

10 am - Free Boat Show Open, Kids Area Oopen
12-4 pm -Live Music in Saengerfest Park, Cold Drinks & Hot Shrimp
5 pm - Boat Show& Kids Area Closes

I hope to see you there!  The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival sounds like it will be a lot of fun with something for everyone!