2026 May River Shrimp Festival

May River Shrimp Fest Sunset Party

Friday, July 24th – 5:30pm – 9:30pm

Hawaiian Shirt 5K – Saturday, July 25th @ 9:00am


The Bluffton Sunset Party Series continues with the May River Shrimp Festival – a two day event held July 24th & 25th at Oyster Factory Park. The festival is a celebration of the town’s heritage as a fishing village and features a 5K Run / Walk & Sunset Party

The May River Shrimp Fest will be held on Friday night from 5:30 pm until 9:30 pm. Attendees can enjoy Food Trucks, Craft Beers, Wine with live performances by Rock Candy & Mily Kinner

Mily Kinner

The May River Shrimp Fest Hawaiian Shirt 5K Run / Walk is Saturday at 9:00 AM. The race guides you through Old Town Bluffton. Dress in your best Hawaiian shirt for a chance to win prizes for the most vibrant “Flyin’ Hawaiians.” All participants receive a Hawaiian-themed T-shirt, Lei, and post-race refreshments. Strollers and leashed pets are welcome!

Tickets: Children 12 & under get in for FREE

$2 for $20 Pre sale / General Admission – before 7.1

$14 Advance / General Admission

$38 Group Advance / 4 General Admission Tickets

 $20 Door – Cash Only / General Admission

Beer, Wine, Seltzer & Cider: Cash Only

Food Vendors: TBA

Exhibitors: TBA

This month’s Charity: Historic Bluffton Foundation

Rain or shine – Cash Only Event 

Party with your pooch. Low profile Lawn Chairs and leashed pets are permitted

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Bluffton Sunset Parties produced by Bear Foot Sports