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SUMMARY:2027 - 59th Annual Blessing of the Fleet - Vendor & Sponsor Application
DESCRIPTION:Join us April 9th - 11th for the 58th Annual Blessing of the Fleet\, Darien's most cherished annual tradition! This three-day festival honors the hardworking shrimping community with a vibrant blend of family fun\, cultural heritage\, and Southern hospitality.Event HighlightsShrimp Boat Blessing (Sunday): Witness the heartwarming marine parade and ceremony as shrimp boat captains receive prayers for a safe and prosperous season.Live Entertainment: Enjoy nightly music performances by talented artists.Food and Drink: Savor fresh\, local seafood and classic Southern flavors.Arts and Crafts Fair: Explore unique handmade goods and local artistry.YMCA 5K Run: Kick off the weekend with a fun and energizing run.Children's Activities: Fun games and entertainment for the little ones.Classic Car Show: Admire an impressive display of vintage vehicles.This family-friendly festival attracts over 12\,000 attendees and offers something for everyone. Stroll along the picturesque Darien waterfront\, enjoy the natural beauty of Georgia's coastal marshes\, and create lasting memories with us!Vendors are not required to stay through the full three days. However\, their booth is required to be in place by 12PM on Friday and remain until closing hours Sunday. No vehicles will be allowed within the festival footprint after 1pm on Friday afternoon until 6pm Sunday.***Application is not guaranteed accepted upon payment. Application and payment are reviewed by a committee. An application may be returned with a full refund by committee decision for any reason\, specifically if there are other vendors with those goods already accepted by the committee. A rejected application will be returned before March 14\, 2027\, or one week if after this date.Vendor Hours: 4PM-10PM Friday 9AM-10PM Saturday 12PM-5PM Sunday
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Join us April 9th - 11th for the 58th Annual \;Blessing of the Fleet\, Darien&rsquo\;s most cherished annual tradition! This three-day festival honors the hardworking shrimping community with a vibrant blend of family fun\, cultural heritage\, and Southern hospitality.
Event Highlights
- Shrimp Boat Blessing (Sunday): Witness the heartwarming marine parade and ceremony as shrimp boat captains receive prayers for a safe and prosperous season.
- Live Entertainment: Enjoy nightly music performances by talented artists.
- Food and Drink: Savor fresh\, local seafood and classic Southern flavors.
- Arts and Crafts Fair: Explore unique handmade goods and local artistry.
- YMCA 5K Run: Kick off the weekend with a fun and energizing run.
- Children&rsquo\;s Activities: Fun games and entertainment for the little ones.
- Classic Car Show: Admire an impressive display of vintage vehicles.
This family-friendly festival attracts over 12\,000 attendees and offers something for everyone. Stroll along the picturesque Darien waterfront\, enjoy the natural beauty of Georgia&rsquo\;s coastal marshes\, and create lasting memories with us!
Vendors are not required to stay through the full three days. However\, their booth is required to be in place by 12PM on Friday and remain until closing hours Sunday. No vehicles will be allowed within the festival footprint after 1pm on Friday afternoon until 6pm Sunday.
***Application is not guaranteed accepted upon payment. \;Application and payment are reviewed by a committee. \;An application may be returned with a full refund by committee decision for any reason\, specifically if there are other vendors with those goods already accepted by the committee. \;A rejected application will be returned before March 14\, 2027\, or one week if after this date.
Vendor Hours: 4PM-10PM Friday 9AM-10PM Saturday 12PM-5PM Sunday
LOCATION:103 Fort King George Drive Darien GA 31305
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URL:https://business.darienmcintoshchamber.com/communitycalendar/Details/2027-59th-annual-blessing-of-the-fleet-vendor-sponsor-application-1708098?sourceTypeId=Hub
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