The St. George Lighthouse Association is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting the 4th Annual SGI ShrimpFest on February 8th, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm in the western parking area adjacent to Lighthouse Park.
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Come and indulge in a feast for the senses with a variety of shrimp dishes prepared by local culinary experts.
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Groove to the beats of a live musical performance featuring The Blues Factor Band that will keep the energy high and the good times rolling throughout the event.
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Explore a curated group of vendors showcasing unique products from local artisans and businesses, local nonprofit exhibitors and raffle items.
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Enjoy a versatile array of beverages from wine and beer to hot chocolate and coffee.
We are excited to invite you to an unforgettable experience where savory delights, live music, and local treasures come together in support of a noble cause. Join us for a day of celebration, all while contributing to the mission of St. George Lighthouse Association.
Tickets for the event are $5.00 for ages 13+ and are available online below or in person at the Lighthouse Gift Shop. Tickets will also be available at the gate on the day of the festival. Children twelve years of age and under are FREE but are still required to obtain a free ticket for entry.
The SGI Shrimp Festival, partially funded by the Franklin County TDC, is a fundraiser for the St. George Lighthouse Association (SGLA). The SGLA is a 501c3 non-profit Florida corporation organized to preserve, maintain, and promote the Cape St. George Lighthouse. Funds raised are vital for the on-going maintenance and enhancement of the Lighthouse, the Keeper’s House Museum, and Lighthouse Park. To that end, festival organizers are looking for event sponsors and supporters. Those interested in becoming a festival sponsor or individual supporter can sign up below.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. #: CH47713
Festival Schedule
11:00 am - Gates Open, Entertainment Begins
11:30 am - Shrimp/Food Booths Open
4:00pm - Festival Closes
Become a Sponsor
Enjoy these wonderful benefits and support our maritime heritage
Shrimp Imperial - $750 – Reserved Table for Six under a Tent *One Year Business Membership to the SGLA * Six ShrimpFest Entry Tickets *Six ShrimpFest Food Tickets * Logo & Link on ShrimpFest Website *Logo & Link on Cape St. George Light, Museum & Gift Shop Website *Featured Social Media Post * Name/logo on Signage at Event * Six Coozies * Festival Swag
Shrimp Scampi - $500 – Four ShrimpFest Entry Tickets *One Year Business Membership to the SGLA ⁕ Four ShrimpFest Food Tickets * Name/logo on Signage at Event* Logo & Link on ShrimpFest Website *Logo & Link on Cape St. George Light, Museum & Gift Shop Website * Featured Social Media Post * Four Coozies * Festival Swag
Shrimp Cocktail - $250 –Two ShrimpFest Entry Tickets * Two ShrimpFest Food Tickets
* Link on the ShrimpFest Website * Featured Social Media Post * Two Coozies
Popcorn Shrimp - $100 –Two Shrimpfest Tickets *Recognition on the Shrimpfest Website * Two Coozies
For more information, contact Kim Tippett via email at: capestgeorgelight@gmail.com
VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT
We're looking for volunteers to help us with the SGI ShrimpFest on February 8th, 2025!
If you are interested, please click below to fill out our Volunteer Form
and choose your area of interest!
Our events are only possible with the help of our community.
Thank you so much!!
2024 SPONSORS
Shrimp Imperial
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Cocktail
Jan & Steve Gartner
2023 Sponsors
Shrimp Imperial
Bar 98
Beach Pit
BlueWater Outriggers
Buccaneer Inn
Building 29
Cab & Counters
Cape & Coast Properties
Cates Electric
Coastal Adventures
Daly Design
Eastpoint Brewery
Forgotten Coast Parrot Head Club
Half Shell Dockside
Island Time Graphic Design
Kara Landiss
Linda & Larry DePriest
Oyster City Brewing Co.
Piggly Wiggly St. George Island
Seaside Cotton
Silly Sandpiper
Taylors Building Supply
Tamara's On-The-Go
The Food Truck
Tiffin Furniture
Tri Eagle Sales
V. Alexander & Co.
Vacasa
Water Street Seafood
Shrimp Scampi
All about View Rentals
Carolyn Ice
Century 21 Collins Realty
Collins Vacation Rentals
Mason & Marilyn Bean, Century 21
SouthWind
St. George Island Realty
The Beach Pit
Paddy's Raw Bar
Shrimp Cocktail
Ace Hardware of Apalachicola
Air Con of Wakulla, LLC
Apalachicola Bay Animal Clinic
Bayview Charters
Dougs Fresh Seafood
Fickling & Company
Forgotten Coast Pools
Jan & Steve Gartner
Manausa, Shaw & Minacci, PA Attorneys At Law
Robin Spillias
Popcorn Shrimp
Skin Care Essentials
Friedman Wealth Management
Fisher & Friedman CPA's
Seaview Beach Home
Fisherman's Choice
Bob & Mary Jean Heide
Seymour Realty of St. George Island
Ada Long
St. George Island Hidden Treasure
Shannen Mohr
Susan Langford
Barbara Ashmore
Sometimes It's Hotter Seasoning Co.
Pandora Schlitt
Cheryl & Keith Jewell
Matt Johnson
Sellers Tile
Jason White Construction
Fish King Charters
Tidewater Pool Cleaning
Festival Rules:
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This is a family-friendly, community oriented event.
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Sorry, no coolers, picnic baskets, or outside food will be allowed inside the event area.
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As with any festival on St. George Island, parking is very limited. Carpooling or the use of golf carts is highly recommended. Should you park on the side roads, please be sure you are legally parked and that all four of your tires are off the roadway. Do not park on private property.
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Well behaved, leashed dogs are allowed on a non-retractable 6-ft leash. Pet owners assume full responsibility for their pets and must control them at all times and clean up after them. Event organizers reserve the right to eject any agressive or ill animal. By entering the festival attendees accept full responsibility for any risks to themselves and their pets.
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Event organizers reserve the right to eject any unruly attendees.
Contact Us
St. George Lighthouse Association
2-B East Gulf Beach Drive
Saint George Island, FL 32328
850-927-7745