**POSTPONED** 52nd Annual Blessing of the Fleet
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Darien Waterfront Park 105 Fort King GeorgeDr, City of Darien, Georgia 31305
**UPDATE: THE 2020 BLESSING OF THE FLEET HAS BEEN POSTPONED**
The Blessing of the Fleet is an annual festival hosted by the Darien-McIntosh County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the area's biggest industry: shrimping. The 3 day event includes an art show, various food & drink vendors, children's activities, arts & crafts, a classic car show, a 5K run, nightly entertainment, and Saturday night fireworks. On Sunday, shrimp boat captains participate in a marine parade at 2pm for the blessing of a safe and prosperous season.
Cost for entry each day is $5 per person, children under age 14 are admitted free of charge. Sunday is free to everyone. There is an additional fee of $10 to bring in a cooler.