Darien’s Blessing of the Fleet is the Largest Shrimp Boat Festival on Georgia’s East Coast

On April 11th – 13th 2008, Darien celebrates its 40th Annual Blessing of the Fleet Festival, which is the largest Shrimp Boat festival on Georgia’s East Coast. The 2008 Blessing promises to be the biggest and most entertaining yet! This three-day festival is expected to bring over 70,000 people to Darien, Georgia!


The event showcases the best of McIntosh County’s tidewater community, the most beautiful setting on earth. It’s packed with fun for the whole family and features the best seafood you’ve ever tasted. The festival features great music on Friday and Saturday nights including County Superstar, Sammy Kershaw.

There is also a Street Parade, Boat Parade, 5K run, Miss Blessing contest, Art in the Park (juried), Classic Car Show, Kid’s Fishing Rodeo, Shrimpbox Derby, Children’s Activities, Carnival, Arts and Craft Vendors and Fireworks Display.

But the highlight is definitely the most wonderful food in the world, including Wild Georgia Shrimp!


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Experience a Great 360-Degree View of Knoxville, TN at World's Fair Park!

Visit the site of the 1982 World's Fair Park and enjoy lovely landscaping, wide, open spaces and wonderful water features to celebrate life in Knoxville. In 2007, the Sunsphere Observation Deck has been opened to the public and features everything from interactive fountains to a stories-high geyser!

Echoing the wide variety of natural waters in the area of Knoxville, Tennessee, the man-made lakes, streams and cascading waterfalls add visual interest, auditory pleasure and important focal points to an impressive and highly functional landscape design. The interactive and kid-friendly fountain located in World's Fair Park operates seasonally for the enjoyment of visitors to the park. The fountain will open again on March 15th and will operate until the end of October.

Experience a great 360-degree view of Knoxville and the surrounding Tennessee countryside! The deck also features displays titled "The Faces of Knoxville" detailing everything from the city's history, culture and attractions, unique neighborhoods and the University of Tennessee.

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