Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival

The Annual Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival presented by East Cooper Medical Center and Harris Teeter is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year! The festival pays tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry, offering a boat parade, live music, craft show and lots of free activities with the picturesque Ravenel Bridge and Charleston Harbor for a backdrop!

Activities

Participants are treated to a boat parade and ceremonial blessing of the shrimp/fishing fleet, savory seafood samplings sold by some of Mount Pleasant’s best restaurants, live music, a craft show, Shag and shrimp-eating contests, and family-friendly activities. Admission and activities are free! Come enjoy a wonderful time with your community in one of the most beautiful settings in the Lowcountry!

Craft Show

Stroll through the Craft Show and enjoy a variety of hand-made arts and crafts. You’re sure to find plenty of unique Lowcountry creations that make great gifts for yourself or your loved ones! The Town of Mount Pleasant invites all interested artists and crafters to submit applications for the one-day craft show held in conjunction with the Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival at Memorial Waterfront Park.

Schedule:

11:00am - National Anthem, Mayor’s Welcome

11:20am - Blessing Procession on Pier

11:30am - Boat Parade & Blessing of the Fleet

2:00pm - East Coast Party Band

3:00pm - Shrimp Eating Contest presented by Gilligan’s Seafood Restaurant

3:30pm - Bowers Beach Boogie Dance Competition presented by Harris Teeter

Admission: Free