The Texas Crab Festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration of coastal culture, delicious seafood, and family-friendly fun! Since its humble beginnings in 1985, when a group of local business leaders sought to boost tourism in Crystal Beach, the festival has grown into a beloved annual tradition, attracting thousands of visitors each Mother’s Day weekend.

Now Celebrating its 40th year, the Texas Crab Festival has been recognized as one of USA Today’s “10 Best Festivals to Dive Into” and featured on Food Network’s Eating America with Anthony Anderson.

Our Festival Highlights
Entertainment: Live music all weekend long

Events:
2-Step Dance Contest
Wiener Dog Races
Washers Tournament
Crab Gumbo Cookoff
5K Fun Run and more!

Family Fun Zone: Interactive inflatables and games
Vendors: Over 90 booths featuring food, arts, and crafts
Raffle: Win a brand-new custom golf cart

Auctions:
Live Auction on Saturday night
Silent Auction with unique items
Youth Media Contest
Kidz Zone

Schedule:

8:00 a.m: 5K-1K Run-Walk – Saturday
Kick off the Texas Crab Festival with a timed 5K Run around the Crab Festival certified course. Or join the fun with a 1K Walk. Get a T-shirt and entry to the Festival. Click Here For Registration Information

11:30 a.m: Crab Gumbo Cookoff
It wouldn’t be a Crab Festival without a Crab Gumbo Cookoff. Participate and show off your best recipe, or savor the flavor and sample the entries

11:00 a.m: Wiener Dog Races
Join the Fun and enter your wiener dog in the Texas Crab Festival Wiener Dog Races. This is an annual event at the crab festival and is a huge crowd-pleaser.

1:00 p.m: Crab Legs Contest
A pageant like contest held on the Kid’s Stage. Crab walk and pose your way to Grand Champion. Six different categories from Baby Crab (0-12 months) to Fully-formed crab (18 & up)

2:00 p.m: Washers Tournament
Who’s been practicing all year. This is a great warmup for the summer beach tournaments. Cash Prizes to the top winners of the Washers Tournament

3:30 p.m: Crab/Boudin Ball Eating Contest
Get ready to feast your way to victory at our epic Crab/Boudin Ball Eating Contest, where speed, skill, and stomachs collide for glory and prizes! How many can you eat.

All Weekend:

Crab Races
A highlight of the festival, drawing in visitors eager to partake in this unique tradition. Cheer for your favorite speedy crabs as they scuttle across the track.

Music Schedule:
11:00 a.m: The Girl Band (Gumbo Cookoff Stage)
12:00 p.m: Coastline Lamar State College Port Arthur
2:00 p.m: Caleb and April Band
4:15 p.m: Kings of Southern Rock
6:45 p.m: Josh Weathers Music
9:00 p.m: Wayne Toups

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