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Festivalgoers walk among white vendor tents on the sand at the Gulf Shores Public Beach during the National Shrimp Festival

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10 Little-Known National Shrimp Festival Facts, From Light Bulb Sales to The Dating Game

Before the 54th Annual National Shrimp Festival opens Thursday in Gulf Shores, here are 10 little-known facts about its history, from sold-out church gumbo…

Oct 5, 2026 Gulf Shores