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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Culinary Delights of Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge, Louisiana is a paradise for all friends of delicious and eclectic food!

With more than 600 restaurants representing cuisine from around the world, Baton Rouge has earned a reputation for pleasing the most discriminating palettes.

Heavenly hallelujah crab, succulent crawfish etouffe and delectable sauce-drenched bread pudding… If these mouth-watering and tantalizing treats stir your appetite for great food, go to Baton Rouge where culinary delights are being discovered!

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