The Old Village Association in Port Royal has announced the date for this year’s 17th Annual Soft Shell Crab Festival. Perhaps one of the most wildly popular local events, the big day is on Saturday, April 16th from 11am to 5pm.
In a post on Facebook on Monday, the Association announced that, “Soft Shell Crab Festival is a go.”
Absent in both 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this is one fantastic local event we’re excited to have back.
Hit this link for the updated info and schedule for the Soft Shell Crab Festival on April 16th.
In a coastal community like Beaufort, Port Royal and the sea islands, our seafood is special to us and folks love soft shell crabs and look forward to the brief season that they’re available each year. The annual party on the streets of Port Royal offers us all a day of fun celebrating the season.
Thousands flock to Paris Avenue to enjoy food and friends. Every year, the event offers live music all day with a number of local bands, a classic car show, kids’ entertainment, a variety of talented craft vendors…and even a charity crab race.
One fun day each April to celebrate a season that lasts approximately three weeks?
Of course.
This is one super special local season, and the Soft Shell Crab Festival is one super special local event.
