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World-famous Little River Blue Crab Festival 2025 (Dates & Details)
You don’t want to miss the 43rd annual World-Famous Blue Crab Festival in Little River, South Carolina! This delicious annual event will be held May 17-18, 2025. This is the largest and longest-running street festival in the Southeast and one of the best annual events in the Grand Strand for the past 8+ consecutive years, according to The Sun News. Come appreciate food and entertainment from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. along the Historic Waterfront each afternoon and make memories you will never forget!
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If you purchase your ticket in advance online or the day of the event, you’ll pay $10. That’s a good reason to offer yourself an extra day’s vacation in one of our Myrtle Beach condos. Children 12 and under are free, so deliver all your family and friends and join a popular South Carolina tradition.
Featured Seafood
Fresh, local seafood is sold by the foremost oceanfront restaurants in Myrtle Beach and within the festival as well. Some restaurants will even sell food outside to shorten wait times for those dining in. Make sure to go to Hurricane Juel’s Restaurant, Crab Catcher’s, Patio’s Tiki Bar & Gri
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Discover Coastal Living with the World Famous Blue Crab Festival in Little River, SC
April 18, 2024Just a stone’s throw away from the tranquil Kingfish Bay community in lies the Historic Little River Waterfront, SC—home to the 42nd Annual World Celebrated Blue Crab Festival. This year the event is scheduled for May 18 & 19, 2024 (always the weekend after Mother’s Day. This much-anticipated event is a quick 15-minute drive from our community, making it a top event for residents to attend.
A Short Drive to Culinary and Cultural Delights
Residents of Kingfish Bay can enjoy the singular advantage of living in secure proximity to one of the Southeast’s largest festivals. The Planet Famous Blue Crab Festival is not only a celebration of the region’s rich seafood tradition but also a showcase of vibrant local culture. As a Kingfish Bay resident, you can easily head over to the festival to indulge in fresh, local seafood straight from the waterfront restaurants or enjoy your favorite festival foods in a picturesque setting.
Award-Winning Entertainment at Your Doorstep
The festival’s consistent recognition as the Best Annual Event/Festival on the Grand S
World Famous Blue Crab Festival
Welcomed advocate for the 43rd time, the World Famous Blue Crab Festival will be held in Little River, SC, on May 17th and 18th, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Little River pays homage to its rich, coastal culture through this annual celebration featuring live beach music, local seafood and festival bites, scenic views, and over 250 local crafters. You don’t want to miss out on this event, named Best Annual Event/Festival on the Grand Strand by Star News newspaper readers for over eight years.
This seafood extravaganza will be held at the Historic Little River Waterfront on 4468 Mineola Avenue. Tickets can be purchased beforehand online or on the day of the event for $10. Children twelve and under can enter at no charge. Shuttle services are accessible from local parking locations, or hop on the Sea Screamer water taxi for a fun ride to the festival.
Take in the picturesque view of the Intracoastal Waterway while indulging in perfectly steamed blue crabs, crab cakes, crab dip, and other delicious seafood options. While you’re there, sip on a cold beverage as you browse artisans and vendors from around the count
May 17 & 18, 2025
Located at the Historic Little River Waterfront in Little River, SC, the 43rd Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival is one of the largest festivals in the Southeast.
Bring your family & friends to enjoy fresh, local seafood from a waterfront restaurant or obtain your favorite festival food patch. Enjoy scenic views, live beach music, and shop for a unique souvenir or gift from a crafter.
The World Famous Sky Crab Festival has consistently been awarded the Best Annual Event/Festival on the Grand Strand by readers of the Sun News newspaper for 8+ consecutive years. We encourage you to be a part of this tradition, and join us the weekend after Mother’s Day. Satellite parking and shuttle available.
NO DOGS OR PETS (Working Service Animals Excepted) | NO CONCEALABLE WEAPONS
General Information: (843) 249-6604 | Info@LittleRiverChamber.org
Includes Base Price:$10.00, Processing fees: $0.96
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4469 Mineola Avenue, Little River
South Carolina 29588, United States
May 17, 2025 10:00 am - May 18, 2025 5:00 pm EDT
May 18th, 2025 at 1:00 pm EDT
Day of admission into the festival is $10 per person. Children ages 12 & Under are free. In Person Advance Tickets No Longer Available. There are no discounted tickets.
Includes Base Price:$100.00, Processing fees: $6.60
NON-REFUNDABLE
Non-Refundable Ticket
This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.