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Amelia Island to Host 47th Annual Shrimp Festival

150,000 people pour into Amelia Island for a 3 day festival Featuring 325 artists from all over the united states -live music from nationally known musicians and scores of food venders serving up a verity of seafood.

Amelia Island Fl April 30, 2010

Seafood lovers and art enthusiasts gather on Amelia Island for it’s annual Shrimp Festival on April 29th through May 2nd . Returning for its 47th year, the 2010 Shrimp Festival takes place on the small north Florida barrier Island of Amelia Island Florida. In addition to games and entertainment, the festival will feature three full days of art exhibits from all over the country.

Amelia Island, the birthplace of the modern shrimp industry, originally held its first festival in 1964 as a local shrimp boat race, blessing of the fleet and art show.  “ The festival started out far different than what it has become today” said Dee Dee Bartel, the founder of the Shrimp Festival – it now draws over 150,000 people from all over the world.

Over 325 artists and craftsmen from all over the United States come here to compete in fierce competition, with total cash prizes of  over $9,000  awarded to the winners. The Isle of eight flags Shrimp Festival has repeatedly been recognized as one of the top art shows in the United States – which has resulted in some of the top artists in the United States being drawn to it.

In addition to arts and crafts lining the streets at the festival , there will be scores of other activities such as the pirate parade, pirate invasion, fireworks, beauty pageant, and a host of stage performances.  Amongst the performers will be the hugely popular Swinging Medallions – who had the hit double shot (of my baby’s love ). Also featured will be Jimmy Hall, formerly of Wet Willie.

Outstanding food will be available, in addition to the antique and craft vendors which will line the historic streets for those who enjoy handmade items.
As always, the fireworks start the evening with the Pirates invasion Friday evening, April 30th on Amelia Island, with the Fernandina pirates sailing into the harbor at approximately 9:30 pm.
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If you are looking for Hotels in Amelia Island they are not hard to find.

There are a good amount to choose from and most likely you can find one that is within your budget.

Amelia Island is getting ready for it’s annual  shrimp festival , this year is # 47.  I’m sure as you look around you will find much to do on the island.  take a few days and explore Amelia island and enjoy one of the Hotels in Amelia Island.

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There are fishing boats that will take you fishing or you could go on a horse and buggy ride, maybe that’s not your style and you just want to sit on the beach well you can do that too.

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Here are some pictures I took of the Autos that were in Downtown Fernandina last Fri.  Hope you like them.

I found some other Articles and links you may enjoy as well.

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Here is a video showing some of the nice beach here on Amelia Island, marshes, the historic Florida House and more..
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