Stuffed Shrimp Festival returns for Mother’s Day

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The Stuffed Shrimp Festival returns to celebrate the unique style of stuffed shrimp that was created and popularized in Shreveport.

Get ready to eat to your heart is content, because on May 14, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., the 2nd Annual Shreveport Stuffed Shrimp Festival returns on Mother’s Day. The festival will kick off at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds, 3701 Hudson Avenue, Shreveport.

Shreveport's Stuffed Shrimp Festival. — Shreveport's Stuffed Shrimp Festival.(Stuffed Shrimp Festival)

“This is ours, this is Shreveport’s. Our grandfather created this for us, and we just want everyone to come and enjoy the love of the stuff,” says Britney Nicholson, festival organizer.

The event is family-friendly and will offer fun and entertainment in a casual setting

Shreveport's Stuffed Shrimp Festival. — Shreveport's Stuffed Shrimp Festival.(Stuffed Shrimp Festival)

Activities:

Live music
Historical presentations
Food trucks
Vendors
Arts and crafts
Kid-friendly play area with bounce houses
Face painting
and more!

If you want to learn more about the Stuffed Shrimp Festival, visit the website at https://stuffedshrimpfestival.com/ or the Facebook page.

Shreveport's Stuffed Shrimp Festival. — Shreveport's Stuffed Shrimp Festival.(Stuffed Shrimp Festival)

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