Adalynn Hagan (center) and her cousins, Summer and Kayley Moore (left and right) enjoy the festival lights at night. They attend together every year!
Paula Deloach Hagan
The 2026 Queen's Float featuring 2026 Miss Yemassee Lorryn Belle Youmans, 2026 Miss Yemassee Shrimp Festival, Abigail Crowley, and their Little Princesses
Danielle Bowen Youmans
Emmy Heape of Early Branch enjoys the festival with her painted tiger face
Randy Heape
Corey Heape and his daughter, Emmy Heape
Debbie Grumbine Heape
2 1/12 year-old Charlotte Price plays on the festival rides
Elizabeth V Crosby
The Kuntry Soul Steppaz from Walterboro showed up! From left to right: CEO Amani, Crystal, Quanita, Jamonica, and Sharonica
Kuntry Soul Steppaz
Jacob Smith shows off his sharpshooting skills at the Shooting Gallery arcade game
Becky LaBar Smith
Brookelynn Steward poses for a shot with "the tall lady"
Shantrell and Vernon Steward
Deondre Steward enjoys a waffle with chocolate syrup and fresh strawberries made by Royalty Mobile
Shantrell and Vernon Steward
Brookelyn Steward enjoys a waffle with chocolate syrup, strawberry glaze, and fresh strawberries made by Royalty Mobile
Shantrell and Vernon Steward
5-year-old Jed Lane sports a festive shrimp. Grandson of Collins and Tammy Lane and the great-nephew of Lori Goodwin Poston, mayor pro tem of Yemassee.
Lori Goodwin Poston
Justin Bishop (far left) and Hailey Bishop (far right) brave the festival rides
Victoria Reina Bishop
Hailey Bishop doesn't hold back in bumper cars with Justin Bishop
Victoria Reina Bishop
Nicole Goode and her children, Izzy and Aurora, and her best friend's son, Benjamin having fun at the festival
Nicole Goode
Kiddie Parade winners - The Cat in the Hat and 8 Things!
Michelle Rackoff
The Hagan kids enjoying the fireworks above the festival
Michelle Rackoff
The cousin crew takes on the 2026 32nd Annual Shrimp Festival carnival! They all had a blast! From left to right: Shuler, Camden, Bentley, Kaylee, Cooper and Tyson
Alyssa Clifton
Jed Lane (age 5) rides the mechanical shark like a pro!
Courtney Lane
Lowcountry Revival performs for festival-goers
Lowcountry Revival
Jeff Romig driving his float in the light parade
Jlynn Youmans Dove
Brandy Carver-Smithey and children Eddie, Ianden, William, Finn, and Gus taking their first train ride at the festival (missing: Dad, and daughters Lexi and Jamie)
Brandy Carver-Smithey
Local Mustang group showed off their impressive rides at the parade
Chris Holmes
Officer Hoffman striking a pose with baby Evelyn, daughter of Lindsay Hosenfeld
Lindsay Hosenfeld
Baby Eveyln enjoying the carnival
Lindsay Hosenfeld
Funk Factory 5 entertained festival-goers on Friday night on Rollin' Stages stage
Scott Ayers, Rollin' Stages
Adalynn Hagan and Kayley Moore toss candy
Paula Deloach Hagan
Amiyah and Kane show off their face paint and balloon animals
Angela S Martin
Festival-goers enjoyed delicious food from several booths and trucks
Paula Deloach Hagan
A juggling Uncle Sam rides his unicycle in the parade
Paula Deloach Hagan
The Ferris wheel at night
Paula Deloach Hagan
Mouthwatering!
Paula Deloach Hagan
Choo-choo! Train rides were available during the festivities
Paula Doloach Hagan
Posing with the 2026 Miss Yemassee Lori Poston
Paula Deloach Hagan
Izzy and Nicole enjoy bumper cars together
Fran Goode
