More About 44th Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival: May 16 and 17

Historic Little River Waterfront
4468 Mineola Ave., Little River

Sponsored by Little River Chamber of Commerce

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Located at the Historic Little River Waterfront in Little River, SC, the 43rd Annual World Famous Blue Crab Festival is one of the largest festivals in the Southeast.

Bring your family & friends to enjoy fresh, local seafood from a waterfront restaurant or get your favorite festival food fix. Enjoy scenic views, live beach music, and shop for a unique souvenir or gift from a crafter.

The World Famous Blue Crab Festival has consistently been awarded the Best Annual Event/Festival on the Grand Strand by readers of the Sun News newspaper for 8+ consecutive years. We encourage you to be a part of this tradition, and join us the weekend after Mother’s Day. Satellite parking and shuttle available.

Date & Time

May 16, 2026

Additional Dates

This event also occurs on:
05/17/2026

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