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2021 Blue Crab Festival: Everything You Need To Know!

Little River, South Carolina is home to the annual Blue Crab Festival that will be celebrating its 40th year this May. Located on the Historic Little River Waterfront, this festival hosts about 50,000 people every year and provides local seafood, live music, and fun for the entire family.

Photo credit: http://www.bluecrabfestival.org/

Dates Of The 2021 Blue Crab Festival

The Blue Crab Festival kicks off bright at early at 9am on May 15th and lasts until 5pm on Sunday, May 16th.

Tickets For The Blue Crab Festival

The Blue Crab Festival offers an affordable and fun all day experience. Tickets are available in advance online, or at the gate for day-of admission.

Whether you purchase tickets online or in person, kids 12 and under get in for free! Considering all of the fun activities available for kids and adults, the Blue Crab Festival is a great deal.

Location And Transportation

The Blue Crab Festival is located at the Historic Little River Waterfront, a beautiful spot to try some local restaurants and take in the beautiful Carolina seaside. Parking is available near the festival at the Harbour Style Salon and Spa, Hope Willard, River Hills Medical Plaza, Collision Masters/River Hills Medical Plaza, Pizzeli’s (for handicap, volunteers, and vendors only), and the South Brunswick Island Center.

Busses will also be circulating between the festival and the parking lots from 9 am to 7 pm on Saturday and 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday.

A water taxi is a great way to get to the festival as well. For just $15 per person, you can get a round trip ticket on the Sea Screamer, admission into the festival, and parking at Harbourgate Marina. Water taxis leave out of the Harbourgate Marina in North Myrtle Beach and are available every hour from 9 am to 6 pm (on the hour at Harbourgate and on the half hour at the festival).

Things To Do Near North Myrtle Beach & Little River

There are plenty of things to do at the Blue Crab Festival to keep you busy the entire weekend. Within the festival itself, you can walk around the waterfront and enjoy live beach music, specialty food, and visiting local stores or vendors for a unique souvenir or gift. Children will love the Kid’s Zone and arts and crafts stations located throughout the festival.

The Blue Crab Festival is just around the corner, and we hope you consider a condo rental with us for this wonderful event. More information about the Blue Crab Festival can be found at http://www.bluecrabfestival.org/ or on their Facebook event page. We hope to see you there!