Festivals
Harvest of freshwater prawn ponds occurs between September 1 and October 15 depending on the weather. Many association members will host harvest festivals. As the harvest dates are established they will be added to this webpage. Please check back for a list of upcoming festivals.
It is important to have multiple markets or multiple festivals to increase marketing opportunities and to increase marketing success. Having multiple markets or festivals will help producers avoid marketing problems due to weather or slow sales. Two regional festivals were held in addition to at least 10 harvest festivals by SFPGA members. The regional festivals held in Golconda, IL and at the DuQuoin Fairgrounds at the Fish and Shrimp Farming Expo hosted by the Illinois Fish Farmers Coop.
Harvest Festival at Bob's Shrimp and Trout Farm.
Harvest Festival at Bob's Shrimp and Trout Farm.
Harvest Festival at Riverside Farms.
Selling fresh prawns at the harvest festival.
Pictures from Golconda Prawn Festival 2003.
Pictures taken at DuQuoin Fairgrounds Fish and Shrimp Farming Expo 2003.
Publications containing information to help you plan your prawn festival.
Planning a Prawn Harvest Festival - Produced by Southern Illinois University
Selling Freshwater Prawns at Kentucky Food Festivals - Produced by Kentucky State University
Internet website with a listing of all registered festivals in all states.
Festival Net - http://festivalnet.com/index.html
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