The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival in Fernandina Beach is held annually on the first weekend in May. In 2025, the festival will take place from May 1 to May 4. The festival kicks off on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 6:00 pm with the parade and includes various events such as live music, a shrimp boat parade, a kids' zone, fireworks, and the Miss Shrimp Festival pageant throughout the weekend. The entire event is located in the historic downtown Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island.
