The Golconda annual Shrimp Festival is coming up this month, and there’s just one day to enjoy this Illinois tradition. Whether you love it for the food, activities, or atmosphere, everyone has a reason to mark their calendars for this fair. Live entertainment, food and craft vendors, contests, a farmers market, and much more make this local event a nationally acclaimed celebration. Scroll on for more details.

Editor’s note: This is an annual event; please refer to the Shrimp Festival website to learn more about upcoming festivals. 

The Shrimp Festival in southern Illinois is an annual event that locals along the Ohio River look forward to every year.
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This one-day event will take place downtown and features excellent comfort food and wine as well as a myriad of fun activities to enjoy.
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In addition to shrimp, there will be other Illinois-grown prawns and a wealth of traditional fair foods to enjoy, such as award-winning BBQ, corn dogs, funnel cakes, and more.
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There will be a plethora of activities for all ages. Enjoy a buggy ride or ride in a helicopter. There will also be a corn hole tournament, live music, and more throughout the day.
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For young children, activities like a petting zoo and bouncy castle will be on hand to keep them entertained for hours.
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A farmers market is scheduled to take place between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. as part of the Shrimp Festival and will include all sorts of local products from baked goods to popcorn and more.
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Many vendors, sponsors, and volunteers come together each year to make this grand event happen, and you won't want to miss out on the fun.
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For more details about the Golconda Shrimp Festival, check out its event page on downtown Golconda’s website and Facebook page.

If you can’t make it to this event, you can still find great shrimp at these eight wonderful seafood restaurants in Illinois with waterfront views.

If you’ve ever been to this shrimp festival, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.

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