National Shrimp Festival returns to Gulf Shores for 53rd year

The National Shrimp Festival is heading back to Gulf Shores, Alabama, bringing food vendors, live music, and arts and crafts booths to the coastal community. According to WKRG News 5, the 53rd annual event will feature 50 food vendors, over 100 hours of live music, and more than 150 arts and crafts booths. The festival will also include two competitions. The event draws crowds from across the Gulf Coast region, including Southwest Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.