Shrimp Festival Officially Started: Helpful Info

Gulf Shores News Staff • October 10, 2025

Some quick links to music, shuttles and schedules

National Shrimp Festival

The Annual National Shrimp Festival has started and will run through Sunday. In the past Thursday night was considered "locals" night but has become a welcoming opening to all Shrimp Fest attendees.


Did you know that many local use their bicycle to attend the event? The is a bike valet service on-site and it makes getting in and out of the event really easy. If you live close enough you may want to try the service.


You already know that some road and intersections have been closed for the event. If you plan on using a car you should consider parking in one of the many satellite parking lots. The shuttles will pick you up and drop you back off. The shuttle system works well and it the most used form of transportation.


Shuttle Stops

Gulf Shores:

• Pelican Place Shopping Center: 3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy. - ADA ACCESSIBLE SHUTTLE
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• Waterway Village Lot: 101 W. Canal Dr.

• Lake Shelby Picnic Area in Gulf State Park: 20115 AL-135

• Waves Grocery: 1154 West Beach Blvd. - WALK-UP SHUTTLE STOP ONLY - NO PARKING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Orange Beach:
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• Rouses Market: 25405 Perdido Beach Blvd. - ADA ACCESSIBLE SHUTTLE

See the full map HERE.
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Shuttle Schedule

• Thursday: 1:30 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.*
• Friday: 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.
• Saturday: 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 p.m.
• Sunday: 9:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

* NOTE: Our shuttle system is operated by Gulf Shores City Schools & their bus fleet. Thursday is an early dismissal day for students featuring normal operation of buses, hence the later shuttle start time. Students will have the next day off as a school holiday.


You can PRE-PURCHASE your SHUTTLE TICKET Below:

Shuttle Services & Ticket Pre-Order

• Weekend Pass - https://gofan.co/event/4563642?schoolId=AL19814

• Friday Shuttle Ticket - https://gofan.co/event/4563657?schoolId=AL19814

• Saturday Shuttle Ticket - https://gofan.co/event/4563666?schoolId=AL19814

• Sunday Shuttle Ticket - https://gofan.co/event/4563686?schoolId=AL19814


Want to know the music performer's schedule? Click Here


Don't forget to buy one of the Shrimp Festival posters. They have become very popular with collectors. You can also get it signed by the original artist.

 

  • Poster Artist: Mallorie Papadelias of Gulf Shores - Poster signing on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.



We hope you enjoy the festival that started it all back in 1971. For more information visit the official Shrimp Festival website HERE

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