Blue Crab Festival in Little River, SC
May 16 2026 - 9:00am to May 17 2026 - 9:00pm
Just 20 minutes from Ocean Isle Beach, the World Famous Blue Crab Festival transforms the historic Little River waterfront into one of the Southeast's most beloved coastal celebrations. Held every year the weekend after Mother's Day, this iconic festival draws tens of thousands of visitors for fresh local seafood, live music, and shopping from hundreds of local craft vendors and artisans. General admission tickets are $10, available online in advance or at the gate, and children 12 and under are always free.
Blue Crab Festival Details
Date: May 16-17, 2026
Location: Historic Little River Waterfront, Little River SC