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South Carolina Seafood Festivals

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Celebrate our coastal bounty at South Carolina seafood festivals.

South Carolina's Lowcountry and coastal towns host local seafood festivals throughout the year. From iconic hot spots like Hilton Head Island and Charleston to lesser-known hidden gems like Yemassee, Port Royal and Little River, the festival offerings range from fresh-caught shrimp and classic Lowcountry boil, to blue crab and oysters any way you like them.

Experience the food and culture that's uniquely South Carolina! Check out these South Carolina seafood festivals to get a taste of all the Palmetto State's coastal towns and cities have to offer.

South Carolina Seafood Festivals 

Oysters, hot sauce, beer
Sample fresh catch - including local oysters - at the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival.
Steamed seafood, crab, potatoes, lemons
Get your fill of local blue crab at the aptly named Blue Crab Festival in Little River.
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Friends and family come together for shrimp and socializing at the May River Seafood Festival.
Shrimp
Get your fill of fresh South Carolina shrimp at Beaufort Shrimp Fest.
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