Festival FAQs
- The festival is Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2026 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
- Admission is $10 per person (per day) at the gate. Children 12 & Under are free.
- The event is at the Historic Little River (SC) Waterfront. Parking at these locations includes a shuttle ride to & from festival entrance.
- A Water Taxi is available ($25 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and under includes round trip ride, parking & event admission).
- Festival T-Shirts will be available at the beginning of the festival. T-shirts are not available before the festival. Other wares or shirt styles (if available) may be priced differently.
- Short Sleeved: $25.00 each or 2 for $45.00
Long Sleeved SPF: $30.00 each or 2 for $55.00
Combo Short Sleeved and Long Sleeved: $50.00
Hats: $25.00 each
- Many size/color varieties will sell out. Any leftover shirts will be available for purchase at the Little River Chamber beginning late in the week following the festival for a limited time.
- Blue Crabs and other fresh seafood will be available for purchase from vendors and local restaurants within the festival.
- The $10 Admission into the festival does not include food.
- There will be several crab/seafood meals/options from the vendors/restaurants.
- The festival itself does not sell food or meal tickets. We would love it if you would support one of the local restaurants or booths inside the festival grounds.
- There will also be other food vendors at the festival selling non-seafood items.
- No outside food, beverages or coolers will be admitted.
- You are welcome to bring your own chair. An easy to carry, collapsible chair that you can easily carry or fit on a bus seat with you is advised.
- The Entertainment Schedule features live music.
- Many vendors do take credit cards, but you should plan to bring some amount of cash just in case. There will also be ATMs inside the festival.
- No pets. Only ADA compliant Service Animals.
- No Concealable Weapons
- Vendor spaces are first-come, first-served and are usually filled by early March. Subscribe to receive vendor applications as published: Click Here to Subscribe
- Having a friend, taxi, or rideshare pick you up?
- GPS address for the festival is 4468 Mineola Avenue, Little River. However, much of this road is blocked off for pedestrian safety. Please listen to the security officers.
- Safety tips for Uber/Lyft Riders
