Seafood vendors, live bands, crafts, a kids zone and shrimp peeling contests fill a day at Tybee Island’s pier and pavilion.
Tybee Island Seafood Fest takes place Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Tybee Island Pier & Pavilion. The day includes seafood and local food vendors, arts and crafts, a kids zone, live entertainment and seafood contests.
The main stage lineup is Craig Johansen and Amy Bess Ochoa from noon to 1:30 p.m.; the Spec Hosti Band from 2 to 3:30 p.m.; the Patrick Ellington Trio from 5 to 6:30 p.m.; and Victory Drive from 7 to 9 p.m. The shrimp peeling contest is scheduled for 4 to 4:30 p.m., with limited spaces and advance signup.
The festival is part of a November 8 through 15 restaurant celebration around Tybee. Related programming includes an oyster roast and Lowcountry boil at Hotel Tybee on Friday, November 13 benefiting HUGS. Consult the organizer’s website for the separate Friday details and current visitor information.
