Festival · Florida
Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival 2027
Apr 30 – May 2Expected dates
Tell us your Florida datesFernandina Beach, FL (Amelia Island, historic downtown) · Florida
Dates not yet announced by the organizer
These dates are awaiting official confirmation, so check the event's site before booking.
- Start looking
- by Feb 5
- Arrive
- Apr 29
- Head home
- May 3
Birthplace-of-the-shrimping-industry festival on Amelia Island — 300+ artisans, a pirate parade, free admission.
What you need to know
Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival 2027 is expected to run Apr 30 – May 2, 2027, in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Official dates are not confirmed yet — verify on the event's official site before booking. Fort Clinch State Park on Amelia Island's north end is the standout RV base — oceanfront and riverside loops minutes from downtown.
Fernandina Beach bills itself as the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry, and its Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival fills the historic downtown of Amelia Island every first weekend of May with 300+ artists, a pirate-themed parade, fireworks and, of course, local shrimp (the 2026 edition was the 61st annual, May 1-3). 2027 is not yet officially dated — plan the first-weekend-of-May pattern, roughly April 30-May 2, 2027. The RV tie-in is one of Florida's best: Fort Clinch State Park sits on the north tip of Amelia Island with an oceanfront-and-riverside campground minutes from the festival, so you camp on the same island you party on.
Safety rules and an insider tip
Safety + legal. Coastal spring weekend with big crowds and afternoon sun — hydrate, mind the pirate-parade street closures for RV routing, and check surf/rip-current flags on the Atlantic beach.
Insider tip. Fort Clinch State Park on Amelia Island's north end is the standout RV base — oceanfront and riverside loops minutes from downtown. It's one of Florida's most-wanted campgrounds; reserve the moment your 11-month window opens.
Official source: shrimpfestival.com
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Frequently asked about Amelia Shrimp Festival 2027
When is Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival 2027?
Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival 2027 is expected to run Apr 30 – May 2, 2027, in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Official dates are not confirmed yet — verify on the event's official site before booking.
Where is Amelia Shrimp Festival 2027 held?
Fernandina Beach, Florida (Amelia Island, historic downtown).
What are the exact 2027 dates?
Apr 30 – May 2, 2027. These dates are provisional until officially announced.
What RV should I rent for Amelia Shrimp Festival 2027?
Best categories: rv, towable, trucks-vans, boat. Fernandina Beach bills itself as the birthplace of the modern shrimping industry, and its Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival fills the historic downtown of Amelia Island every first weekend of May with 300+ artists, a pirate-themed parade, fireworks and, of course, local shrimp (the 2026 edition was the 61st annual, May 1-3). 2027 is not yet officially dated — plan the first-weekend-of-May pattern, roughly April 30-May 2, 2027. The RV tie-in is one of Florida's best: Fort Clinch State Park sits on the north tip of Amelia Island with an oceanfront-and-riverside campground minutes from the festival, so you camp on the same island you party on.
How early should I book an RV?
Recommended lead time: 12 weeks. Event windows book up early, so search and lock your dates as soon as your plans firm up.
What safety and legal guidance applies?
Coastal spring weekend with big crowds and afternoon sun — hydrate, mind the pirate-parade street closures for RV routing, and check surf/rip-current flags on the Atlantic beach.
What's an insider tip?
Fort Clinch State Park on Amelia Island's north end is the standout RV base — oceanfront and riverside loops minutes from downtown. It's one of Florida's most-wanted campgrounds; reserve the moment your 11-month window opens.
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