2012 Rock Shrimp Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

ROCK SHRIMP FESTIVAL & PARADE IN HISTORIC ST. MARYS, GEORGIA

Annual Festival Reached 40 Years and Still Rockin’

 

ST. MARYS, GA (September 24, 2012) - The 40^th Annual Rock Shrimp Festival continues its long-standing tradition of family fun on Saturday, October 6, 2012 in historic St. Marys, Georgia.  The festival presents a full day of events including a pancake breakfast, 5K and 10K runs, kids’ activities, and a themed parade featuring decorated floats, fire trucks, tractors, golf carts, and more.  Downtown St. Marys and the delightful waterfront park will be overflowing with all day entertainment, demonstrations, arts & crafts vendors, food concessionaires, and, of course, the sweet tasting rock shrimp that is the events namesake. 

The event mascot, “Rocky the Shrimp,” has proclaimed this year’s theme to be, “40 Years & Still Rockin’.”  Angela Wigger, Director of Tourism, said that this event definitely gets better every year and with its’ crowd of over 10,000 people each year it’s a nice boost to the economy.  “Visitor’s enjoy our festivals because there’s an authentic hometown feel that one gets while strolling the streets of historic St. Marys and a festival just seems to amplify that feeling.” 

CALLING ALL ENTRIES:  Advance registration is encouraged for the 5K and 10K Runs and is mandatory for Vendors and Parade Entries. Those interested in participating can visit www.smkiwanis.com for registration forms and information.

 

The days schedule is as follows:

  7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.                    Pancake Breakfast

  7:30 a.m.                                            5K & 10 K Races Start

  9:30 a.m.                                            Race Awards

10:00 a.m.                                            Parade Begins  

10:00 a.m.                                            Vendors

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.                      Rock Shrimp Dinners

                               Plus All Day Entertainment & Demonstrations

 

Discounted rock shrimp dinner tickets can be purchased, prior to the event, at several locations including the St. Marys Welcome Center (111 Osborne Street) and the Kingsland Welcome Center (1190 East Boone).  For information or questions contact the St. Marys Convention & Visitors Bureau at 912.882.4000 visit www.smkiwanis.com.

 

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