The Old Village Association in Port Royal has announced the date for this year’s 18th Annual Soft Shell Crab Festival. Perhaps one of the most wildly popular local events, the big day is on Saturday, April 15th from 11am to 5pm.
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.
“This year’s Soft Shell Crab Festival will be like no other,” OVA said in a release. “Expect to see MORE soft shell crab vendors, who will be preparing their crabs in variety of ways.”
For live music, the 18th annual event features a performances by Chris Gladson, followed by the Evan Pete Band.
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 Festival is one super special local event.
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