BRINNON — The Brinnon Fire Association will host the 33rd Brinnon ShrimpFest and Seafood Extravaganza from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
The annual celebration will return to Brinnon Town Center, 20 Brinnon Lane.
Although admission is free, organizers recommend the purchase of a Shrimp Lanyard for $60 at www. brinnonshrimpfest.com/presale.
The lanyard includes a Hood Canal spot shrimp skewer, a 16-ounce container of fresh spot shrimp, two shrimp meals from participating vendors and a vote in the “Best Shrimp Dish” competition.
The celebration will have 1,500 pounds of shrimp on hand and is prepared to provide seafood, live entertainment and family-friendly fun.
“Last year, during the 2560 Fire, this community rallied behind us in a big way,” Brinnon Fire Chief Tim Manly said. “Taking over ShrimpFest allows us to give back by throwing an amazing celebration and raising funds for the equipment we need to keep our community safe.”
Proceeds from the festival will support life-saving initiatives, including the purchase of a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Brinnon School and AED training for the school’s staff.
Music entertainment will includes the Buck Ellard Band, country classics, blues and rock; Swing Fever, a swing and jazz ensemble; Nick Vigarino, a blues guitarist and storyteller; the Shift, a folk-rock-reggae fusion band from Quilcene; and Great American Trainwreck, performing outlaw country and bluegrass.
Festival goers also can enjoy sea creature-focused chainsaw carving demonstrations, a beer garden hosted by Brinnon Fire Association, a Kids’ Zone and the Scampi Community Dance at 8 p.m.
ShrimpFest has lined up more than 60 vendors, offering everything from shrimp, seafood, ice cream, fair-style food and sauces to handmade crafts, soaps, spices, photography, glass blowing and public safety agencies.
For more information and a full schedule of events, visit www.brinnon shrimpfest.com.
