Darien, GA Exit 49: Visit Darien’s Waterfront Park for the 47th annual three-day Blessing of the Fleet Festival celebrating their biggest industry – shrimping.
The festival features a weekend full of activities, including a classic car show and a juried art show that draws artistic talent from across the Southeast. Other fun-filled events: arts and crafts, a YMCA 5K, children’s activities, fireworks display, street parade, Art In The Park, Children’s Fishing Rodeo, , various food and drink vendors and nightly live entertainment.
On Sunday a striking marine parade of shrimp trawlers commences at 2 pm. Each boat approaches the Darien Bridge to obtain a blessing for the coming year of fishing.
The commemoration is a celebration of food, family and fun, drawing a crowd of 30,000+ throughout the weekend. Admission is $5 a day, children up to the age of 13 get in for free, Sunday is FREE to everyone. Coolers permitted for a fee of $10 apiece.
Location: Darien Waterfront Park, Fort King George Dr. and US HWY 17, Darien, GA 31305
Dates : Fri Apr 17-Sun Apr 19, 2015
Hours: Fri 5 – 10 pm, Sat 10 – 10 pm, Sun 10 – 6 pm
Tel: 912-437-6684
BlessingoftheFleet.com