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Visit the Action News Jax booth at the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival for a chance to win a TV!

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — The Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival will take place Friday, May 5 through Sunday, May 7 in Downtown Fernandina Beach.

The weekend celebrates Amelia Island’s rich history with pirates, parades, concerts, art exhibits, vendors, and lots of shrimp!

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Action News Jax is proud to be the official TV media sponsor for the festival. Make sure to stop by our booth on Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 to meet members of our Action News Jax team and enter our raffle to win a brand new 75-inch TV.

The festivities kick off on Thursday, May 4 with the annual Pirate Parade. Vendor booths open Friday afternoon and the Miss Shrimp Festival Pageant takes place Friday night at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Amelia Island.

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Throughout the weekend, prizes will be given to the Best Decorated Shrimp Boat, Best Little Pirate, and Pirate in Training. There will also be an Ice Cream Eating Contest and a Beard Contest.

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