Shrimpfest Brinnon | May 28-29

HOOD CANAL SHRIMPFEST

Food, Fun & Live Entertainment

|May 28-29 BRINNON

The Hood Canal ShrimpFest festival in Brinnon is back! Hosted Memorial Day weekend(May 28- 29) from 10 AM - 6 PM, the festival offers a fun-filled weekend of HoodCanal Spotted Shrimp, food, games, and entertainment.

Still just $5 admission, the value of this community fueled festival is undeniable. Set in a beautiful field overlooking Hood Canal, the event features live entertainment throughout the day – local and regional performers include The Shift (folk rock), Greased Lightning (classic rock), Me and The Boys (bluegrass) and Lowire with their funky rock grooves.

Food vendors will be offering seafood paella, shrimp kabobs, clam strips, calamari, tempura shrimp, shrimp egg rolls, shrimp gyro, garlic shrimp, crab and shrimp tugboats and other tasty treats. For the landlubber, burgers, hot dogs, salads, and the usual fair fare will be available.

Have a sweet tooth? Perhaps cotton candy, ice cream, root beer floats, strawberry shortcake, and/or cupcakes will strike your fancy? Thirsty? Head to the beer and wine garden and enjoy beer and wine with a side of spectacular Canal views.

Local and regional artists will be selling their crafts. Amongst the variety, you will find fudge, metal art, jewelry, leather, jerky, maps, oils, spices and photography.

ShrimpFest offers something for everyone in the family. Local non-profits are hosting education booths and there are fun activities for the kids as well.

Nearby, the tides are usually low enough during this weekend for exploration of the inter tidal or easy harvest of clams and oysters on the public beaches near the festival, (license required) Stop in at brinnon's Hood Canal Adventures for supplies as well as kayak rentals or, adjacent to the festival, pick up snacks and supplies and meet the new owners at Cove RV.

Mark your calendars, to join the fun in Brinnon this Memorial Day weekend! The event is located at 251 Hjelvicks Road.

More information and directions available at brinnonshrimpfest.org.

We can't wait to be back!