Beaufort Shrimp Festival

THURSDAY

This is the final day to register for the 5K Run, Walk Through History and Popcorn Shrimp Run. Advance registration required.

FRIDAY

5:30 p.m.: Entertainment begins with Tochterman & High Society from Charlottesville, Va.

8 p.m.: Blue Dogs from Charleston

SATURDAY

8 a.m.: 5K Run and Walk Through History at the corner of Bay and Newcastle streets in downtown Beaufort. The Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge will be closed from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.

8:45 a.m.: Popcorn Shrimp Run at the same location

11 a.m.: Live music by the East Coast Party Band from Charleston

1 p.m.: Shrimp de-heading contest

for adults and a shrimp peeling contest for children on the grass in front of the pavilion at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park need to know

Cost: Registration fees are $20 for the 5K Run, $10 for the walk and $5 for the Popcorn Shrimp Run, which is for ages 7 and younger. All registration forms can be found at BeaufortShrimpFestival.com.

Food: An array of fresh local shrimp prepared by local restaurants will be served.

Help needed: Volunteers still are needed to help with the races and the other events during the festival.

Details: 843-525-8522 or Beaufort

ShrimpFestival.com