The World Famous Blue Crab Festival

The World Famous Blue Crab Festival Join us May 16th & 17th, 2026! The festival continues to be the premier event on the Grand Strand with excellent vendors, entertainment, food and fellowship.
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Located at the Historic Little River Waterfront in Little River, SC, the 44th Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival is one of the largest festivals in the Southeast. The purpose of this festival is and will continue to be, one that supports and showcases the fabulous atmosphere of the local Little River Community, North Myrtle Beach and the entire Grand Strand area. Held annually the weekend afte

r Mother's Day, we encourage you to be a part of this tradition and join us for our 36th Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival, on the Waterfront in Little River on May 20 & 21, 2017. Located on the beautiful Grand Strand; the Blue Crab Festival is one of the largest festivals in the Southeast with attendance of more than 50,000. The festival will feature approximately 200 fine arts and crafts vendors, specialty food vendors, tremendous entertainment and a phenomenal childrenโ€™s area. The World Famous Blue Crab Festival has been awarded the Best Annual Event/Festival on the Grand Strand by readers of the Sun News newspaper for the past six consecutive years. Advance Ticket = $4 per day
General Gate Admission = $5 per day

Held annually the weekend after Mother's Day.

Shopping, sunshine, and plenty of smiles at the World Famous Blue Crab Festival! ๐Ÿฆ€โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ›๏ธOne of the best parts of festival ...
08/19/2026

Shopping, sunshine, and plenty of smiles at the World Famous Blue Crab Festival! ๐Ÿฆ€โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

One of the best parts of festival weekend is exploring all of the amazing vendors, finding something new, and enjoying everything the Little River waterfront has to offer.

We love seeing our festival visitors having a great time! ๐Ÿ’™

Good food, big smiles, and that unmistakable Blue Crab Festival flavor! ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿ”ฅFrom smoky BBQ to fresh seafood and festival f...
08/13/2026

Good food, big smiles, and that unmistakable Blue Crab Festival flavor! ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿ”ฅ

From smoky BBQ to fresh seafood and festival favorites, thereโ€™s always something delicious cooking at the World Famous Blue Crab Festival.

A huge thank you to all of our amazing food vendors who help make festival weekend so memorable!

The Fringe Benefits Band brought the energy to the World Famous Blue Crab Festival! ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿฆ€๐ŸŽถ From great music to an even bett...
08/10/2026

The Fringe Benefits Band brought the energy to the World Famous Blue Crab Festival! ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿฆ€๐ŸŽถ

From great music to an even better crowd, they kept the waterfront rocking and gave us another festival moment to remember.

Who else caught their performance?

Meet Kind Keeper Animal Rescue! ๐ŸพWe loved having Kind Keeper at the World Famous Blue Crab Festival, where they shared t...
08/04/2026

Meet Kind Keeper Animal Rescue! ๐Ÿพ

We loved having Kind Keeper at the World Famous Blue Crab Festival, where they shared their mission, and some adorable furry friends with our festival guests!

This local nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue provides animals with shelter, medical care, training, and love until they find their forever homes.

Support their lifesaving work by adopting, fostering, volunteering, donating, or sharing their mission with others.

Learn more at https://www.kindkeeper.org/. ๐Ÿ’œ

๐ŸŒŠ We loved having Lowcountry Tide Clocks as a vendor at the World Famous Blue Crab Festival!Handcrafted in South Carolin...
07/28/2026

๐ŸŒŠ We loved having Lowcountry Tide Clocks as a vendor at the World Famous Blue Crab Festival!

Handcrafted in South Carolina, their beautiful tide clocks are inspired by the coastal towns and waterways we know and love, including North Myrtle Beach, Cherry Grove, Calabash, and more. Each piece is a functional reminder of life along the coast and makes a wonderful addition to any home or beach house.

Be sure to explore their collection and support this talented local business! ๐Ÿฆ€โš“

https://lowcountrytideclocks.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoo5Lp6HVOW-03z20z3TMFWq-ckGDv221KWiZ36nzKgjdMOwMHM3

Nothing beats fresh blue crab at the World Famous Blue Crab Festival! ๐Ÿฆ€ Guests enjoyed plenty of delicious seafood, suns...
07/22/2026

Nothing beats fresh blue crab at the World Famous Blue Crab Festival! ๐Ÿฆ€
Guests enjoyed plenty of delicious seafood, sunshine, and waterfront fun during this yearโ€™s festival on May 16th & 17th.
Whoโ€™s already ready for next year?

Vendor applications are now open for the 20th Annual Little River ShrimpFest, happening October 10th & 11th, 2026, at th...
07/17/2026

Vendor applications are now open for the 20th Annual Little River ShrimpFest, happening October 10th & 11th, 2026, at the Historic Little River Waterfront! ๐Ÿค

Food, retail, arts and crafts, and specialty vendors are invited to apply. Submit your application today to showcase your business at this popular waterfront event!

Apply here: https://www.eventeny.com/events/20th-annual-little-river-shrimpfest-29171/?action=vendor

A returning favorite at the World Famous Blue Crab Festival, Elwood Prison Wine brings more than delicious, handcrafted ...
07/16/2026

A returning favorite at the World Famous Blue Crab Festival, Elwood Prison Wine brings more than delicious, handcrafted South Carolina fruit wines; they bring a powerful story of family, resilience and purpose.
Inspired by a father-and-son connection, the business also raises awareness about injustices in the judicial system and supports children of incarcerated parents. Every bottle truly has a story worth sharing! ๐Ÿท๐Ÿฆ€

To learn more about their story, visit: https://www.elwoodprisonwine.com

Festival fuel, served fresh! โ˜•๐Ÿฆ€ Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - Little River kept guests refreshed and energized at the ...
07/10/2026

Festival fuel, served fresh! โ˜•๐Ÿฆ€
Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - Little River kept guests refreshed and energized at the 44th Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival with delicious drinks all weekend long. Thanks for being part of the fun!

07/08/2026

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4468 Mineola Avenue
Little River, SC
29566

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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+18432496604

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