GUMBO COOKOFF

Saturday - 9 a.m. @ Saengerfest Park

80 amateur teams submit their gumbo to our panel of brave judges who will determine the 2011 Gumbo Champion. The winner will be featured on the Yaga’s Café menu for one year! Teams and vendors can rent tents from Tour de Tents.

5K RUN/WALK

Saturday - 7 a.m. @ Moody Gardens

5K Run/Walk and Children’s 1K benefitting the Justin Hughes Memorial Fund. Entry includes a T-shirt, Tasting Cup and a Merchant Walk-About card.

SIGN UP FOR THE 5K RUN/WALK & CHILDREN'S 1K Rules and Registration Form Donation Form

GUMBO STROLL

Saturday, September 25 - Noon @ Strand St.

Purchase a cup and taste the best gumbo prepared by local restaurants. The public determines who makes the best with $1000, a custom trophy, and bragging rights for the next year to the winner.

STRAND WALKABOUT

Saturday - Noon @ Strand Merchants

All attendees will receive a card to take around to participating merchants and get a stamp. Learn more about the great Strand merchants and get your card punched. Completed cards will be entered into drawings for gift cards from participating merchants!

LIL’ SHRIMPS PARADE

Saturday - 3 p.m. @ Strand St.

Take a break from your gumbo tasting to watch the Lil’ Shrimps Procession roll down Strand. Enjoy the music of the Ball High Marching Band with the whole family while floats cruise by tossing souvenir beads. Mardi Gras in September!

LIL’ SHRIMP’S KIDS AREA

Saturday - Noon @ Saengerfest Park

When the Lil’ Shrimps get antsy, take them over to the kids area. Try your hand at the Shrimp Toss or visit the dunking booth where you may even see a familiar face! Bounce houses, face painting and tons of games will keep them entertained….maybe even get dad on the Velcro wall!

TEXAS ARTISAN EXHIBITS

Saturday - Noon @ Saengerfest Park

Stroll through all Texas made artisans and vendors exhibits. With great exhibits from a great group of artists, there’s sure to be something for everyone!

TEXAS WINE SAMPLING

Saturday - Noon
@ Saengerfest Park

This year, not only are we honoring the Texas shrimp industry, but all Texan artisans. The festival will feature various Texas wineries that will be offering samples of their finest. Find you favorite and purchase a bottle to take home.

GALVESTON BAND JAMZ CONCERT

Saturday - Noon
@ Saengerfest Park

Enjoy the afternoon listening to the music of Galveston’s best Jamz Bands! A variety of Galveston bands will be performing in Saengerfest Park throughout the day. Bands include local favorites - Centerfold, Crashboat Johnny, and This Side Up, just to name a few!

SOUTHERN COMFORT LOUNGE

Saturday - Noon
@ Saengerfest Park

Ready for a break and looking for refreshment? Come hang out in the shade and enjoy a drink at the Southern Comfort Lounge in Saengerfest Park!

WHIMCYCLE SHRIMPCYCLE

Sunday - 11 a.m.
@ Stewart Beach - 21 & up only!

Join us casual cruise from Stewart Beach to Float Pool & Patio Bar for a Sunday Funday tailgate party as the Texans take on the Cowboys at noon. The catch? This will be a costumed bicycle ride! Use your noggin’ and come up with the best shrimp or sea life themed costume and you may just win a lil’ somethin’.