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08/02/2024

We hope you enjoyed the irresistible flavours of our Authentic BC CrabBoil and had an amazing time taking in all the summertime festivities! It was an honour to present over 1300 BC CrabBoil buckets to our community and welcome so many to the Festival.

Thank you to and all the fishing families 💜

🙌 🎉 Thanks to all our sponsors who see the need to invest to community events like VICrabFest and do so much to help make it all come together. We couldn't have done it without you, seriously!

🙏 Sponsors:

neighbourhood.house

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🏠 Organizations:

💡 Creatives:

🎶 Musicians:

The Mand

🦀 Food:

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🎟️ Volunteer special mentions:

Thank you once again for joining us, and we look forward to seeing you at future events! 🙌

07/18/2024

1% of all BC CrabBoil Buckets is going directly towards the Vic West Community Center & Reciprocity Trusts. Your support helped double our contributions to the Vic West Community Centre Reciprocity Trusts!!

This event celebrated community spirited and cultural connections as well as shared the generational family tradition of a summertime CrabBoil.

🤝 making our land acknowledgment a little more meaningful. Reciprocity is about creating a lasting relationship between our communities as well as the land and sea we play and work on.

🌳 A non-profit here to promote, facilitate, support and undertake any activity that will enhance the quality of life in the Victoria West community.

THANK YOU to everyone who supported by enjoying a CrabBoil Bucket!!

07/10/2024

Coming to CrabFest? Here are some parking and transportation details for a smooth arrival!

🚲 Bike Parking on Site
🏄‍♂ Gorge Waterway
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🚙 Street parking with a little walk (Carpool!)

Plan ahead and make the day a breeze!

We can't wait to welcome you here

07/10/2024

🎵 🦀 CrabFest Live Music Lineup 👇
We’re thrilled to announce our incredible music lineup for this year’s CrabFest! Here’s what you can look forward to:

12:00 pm 🎵 DJ Bellyfish & MC Jeremy Vail
Catch the amazing beats of and the vibrant energy of MC Jeremy Vail kicking off CrabFest!

12:45 pm 🎤 Welcome Address

1:15 pm 🎵
Oakes is a new independent rock band from here in Vic West, built from former bands Weak Patrol, The Colts and Kennedy.

2:15 pm 🎵
As well as writing his own music, Nic adores learning and performing covers while giving them his own unique spin. His love of music spans genres and decades, making his performances eclectic and enjoyable for any audience.

3:00 pm 🎵
Known for their energetic stage presence, Surprise Left Band will keep you moving and singing along. Don’t miss out on this electrifying performance that will leave you wanting more!

4:00 pm 🎵 Matthew Franke
Matt Franke has performed regular live sets since 2010, when he began honing his skills in Whistler, BC. He grew up listening to everything from the soulful sounds of the Delta Blues to heavier rock anthems and has spent the last decade experimenting with different genres, building his setlist, and orchestrating acoustic sets for various events. Matt enjoys putting a fresh take on popular standbys, his favourite deep cuts, and crowd-pleasers.

5:00 pm 🎵
Performing as a duo with bandmate Eric Paone a selection of Noah's mellow folky original material and some upbeat covers.

6:15 pm 🎵 The Mand
Are an electric mandolin 80’s cover band! What does that mean, you ask? Great question! They create their own take on all your favourite songs from the 80’s, with soaring vocals and harmonies, face-melting guitar leads, and costumes that will make you laugh.

Come enjoy live performances, fresh Dungeness crab, and a fantastic day out with friends and family. Don’t forget to mark your calendars and invite everyone you know! 🦀🎉

07/10/2024

🦀🍹 Shoutout to Strait & Narrow! 🍹🦀

We’re excited to have Strait & Narrow as one of our Beverage Garden sponsors at CrabFest 2024! Their delicious and innovative cocktails are sure to be a hit with everyone. Thank you for your support and for bringing your unique flavors to our event. Let’s raise a glass to Strait & Narrow!

07/09/2024

🦀🍏 Cheers to Victoria Cider! 🍏🦀

A big thank you to Victoria Cider for being a fantastic Beverage Garden sponsor at CrabFest 2024! Your crisp and refreshing ciders are the perfect addition to our festivities. We appreciate your support and commitment to quality. Here’s to enjoying great cider and great times together!

07/09/2024

Get ready for an exclusive release from 🍷 🍇 pouring on July 13th for VICrabFest!

Prohibition Vineyard proudly continues the legacy of the past Dragonfly Hill Winery paying homage to its history while embracing a vision of crafting wines that reflect the spirit of the past with a modern twist. Our vineyard stands as a testament to the dedication and passion of those who came before us, and we invite you to join us on a journey through time with every sip of our carefully crafted wines.

07/09/2024

VI CrabFest is for the kids ✨ swipe for a taste of the good times ahead!

Get the whole fam out to VI Crab Fest on July 13th for tons of all-ages activities and a shell-cracking good time!

Please help us keep the lines at bay with your pre-ordered buckets & pick-up time at Crabfest.ca 🦀 🪣

07/08/2024

or The BC Crab Fishermen’s Association supports crab harvesters along the coast of BC, working to ensure that fishing crab remains a sustainable livelihood for families on the coast. 🦀 We want to give them a shoutout for making VI CrabFest possible along with our family harvester Dwayne, who brings in the bounty that we are about to enjoy!

Cheers to living near the ocean and sustainably enjoying some of the world's BEST Dungeness Crab 🪣 🧈 🦀

Get your buckets at CrabFest.ca

07/08/2024

🦀🍺 Thank You, Driftwood Brewery! 🍺🦀

A heartfelt thank you to Driftwood Brewery for being a proud Beverage Garden sponsor at CrabFest 2024! Your craft beers are a favorite among our attendees, and we’re thrilled to have you on board. Cheers to local brews and community spirit!

07/08/2024

2024 BC Crab Boil & CrabFest

🦀 The Feast:
Simmering pots of irresistible BC Dungeness crab, mussels, shrimp, corn, and potatoes, will be served in overflowing personal-sized buckets at Banfield Park in Victoria West, B.C. Canada on July 13, 2024 from 12:00 Noon to 7:00pm, with three Crab Boil Sessions Noon - 2PM, 2 - 4PM and 4 - 7PM.

According to event director and fishing family, Heather MacLeod “ We are thrilled to welcome Festival goers to this year's exciting event and urge attendees to purchase your Authentic BC Crab Boil Bucket in advance. Day of purchases are available only while supplies last".

This year’s event supports two vital local organizations in Victoria. Partnering with the Vic West Community Center & Reciprocity Trusts, celebrating community spirit and cultural connections, as well as sharing our generational family legacy and tradition of an authentic summertime crab boil.

🎉The Fest:
In addition to the ticketed crab boil feast, attendees will discover a celebratory festive summer atmosphere that includes community organizations, live entertainment, a kid zone and an educational marketplace with organizations such as the B.C. Crab Fisherman Association, Surfrider Foundation, The Gorge Waterway Action Society.

This fully licensed event will feature sales of Driftwood Brewery, Vic Cider, Prohibition Vineyard and Straight and Narrow and other non-alcoholic drinks.

Free admission to enjoy the festivities!
Reserve your Crab Boil Bucket by Friday July 12, 11:59PM
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07/07/2024

‘s Executive Chef Anna Hunt
oversees all of their food programs - brilliant fish & chips, the best seafood chowder ever, all prepared meals in the freezer section, catering AND events.

If it’s cooked - Anna is making sure it’s delicious. You may hear her say “I just want to make beautiful food for beautiful people”.

She formerly held the position of Chef at both Paprika and Stage in Victoria before opening her own catering company. After doing a run with her own catering company, she landed at FAS taking their food program to the next level!

All of her cooking is from scratch with fresh, local and in-season ingredients. Taste her custom blend of crab boil spice we use at CrabFest 🦀

Born and raised by the ocean she has a deep love of quality ingredients and seafood.

👋🏽 come say hi to Anna on July 13th at CrabFest. She will be running the kitchen and making sure each crab is cooked to perfection!

07/06/2024

🦀🏠 A Big Thank You to Esquimalt Neighbourhood House! 🏠🦀

We’re grateful to have Esquimalt Neighbourhood House as a valued sponsor of CrabFest 2024! Your support helps us bring the community together and create a memorable event for all.
Thank you for your dedication and partnership!

07/06/2024

🦀🎨 Thank You, Poppet Creative! 🎨🦀

A big thank you to Poppet Creative for sponsoring CrabFest 2024! Your creative touch adds a special flair to our event, and we’re grateful for your support. Here’s to a colorful and fun-filled CrabFest!

07/05/2024

🦀📻 Big Thanks to 100.3 The Q! 📻🦀

A big shoutout to 100.3 The Q for being an event sponsor at CrabFest 2024! Your support helps us reach more people and create an amazing atmosphere. Thank you for being a part of our community celebration!

07/05/2024

🎸 Oakes 🎸

Get ready to grove with Oakes as they bring their incredible sound to CrabFest!

Oakes is a brand new independent rock band from right here in Vic West, built from former bands Weak Patrol, The Colts and Kennedy.

Give them some love over

07/04/2024

🦀🌟 Thank You, Crabben! 🌟🦀

A huge thank you to Crabben (our catering and fishman team) for sponsoring CrabFest 2024! Your passion for community and delicious seafood makes our event truly special. We appreciate your support and commitment to making this year’s CrabFest the best one yet!

07/04/2024

🦀🌐 Shoutout to Used.ca! 🌐🦀

We’re thrilled to have Used.ca as an event sponsor for CrabFest 2024! Your platform helps connect our community, and your support is invaluable. Thank you for being a part of our celebration and for helping us make CrabFest a success!

07/03/2024

is helping us improve the to-go culture of festivals!♻️ 👍🏽

The Nūlla Project started in 2019 with the hope to improve the to-go culture on Vancouver Island. Caroline and Nancy, two cousins from Quebec, have a common passion for sustainability and circular economy. They both work full time and lead Nūlla to partner with events, restaurants, and coffee shops in order to save THOUSANDS of single use items from the landfill and ocean.

🦀 Please meet with them at CrabFest and ask for your $2 reusable glass or $5 reusable container. You get your deposit back at the end of the event when you return your items! Easy, Fun, Convenient 😊✌️

07/02/2024

🦀🎧 Thank You, The Zone 91.3! 🎧🦀

A huge thank you to The Zone 91.3 for sponsoring CrabFest 2024! Your support helps us create a vibrant and exciting event. We appreciate your partnership and commitment to our community!

Make sure to tune in, the Zone Ranger will be onsite in action this year at CrabFest!

06/28/2024

🦀🍴 Thank You, Finest at Sea! 🍴🦀

We’re honoured to have Finest at Sea as a sponsor for CrabFest 2024! Your commitment to fresh, sustainable seafood makes our event truly unique. Thank you for your support in the kitchen, your plant and infrastructure. We couldn’t do it without our family friend Bob, Jen, Chef Anna, Rich, Bella and all the other passionate team members and harvesters at FAS. Thank you for helping us celebrate the best of the sea!

06/28/2024

We’re grateful to have Abstract Developments as a sponsor for CrabFest 2024! Your support helps us build a stronger community and create a memorable event.
Thank you for your partnership!

06/28/2024

🦀🍴 Thank You, Finest at Sea! 🍴🦀

We’re honored to have Finest at Sea as a sponsor for CrabFest 2024! Your commitment to fresh, sustainable seafood makes our event truly unique. Thank you for your support and for helping us celebrate the best of the sea!

06/25/2024

Joining us in Banfield Park on July 13th is the handcrafted, family owned and operated

Their harvest is crushed by family and friends, and the pure juice is hand blended in small batches – truly a farm to bottle process. Victoria Cider Co prides themselves in producing cider of the utmost quality, having a full bodied aroma, and refreshing taste, to be enjoyed with your kith and kin at VI CrabFest!

🧺 🍎 🍽️ 🦀

Preorder your fresh Dungeness crab buckets at CrabFest.ca today!

06/24/2024

Holy CRAB! Here’s to the best team ever - thank you for making this event one to remember. 🦀🥳🤩
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06/19/2024

Join us this weekend at 🦀 ⛰️

CrabFest Kitchen Party SOLD OUT!
Friday, June 21, 2024
6:30 – 9:00 PM
Presented by BC Crab Fishermen’s Association and us here at CrabFest (Crabben)👇

Crab Master Class 🦀
Sunday, June 23 10:15-11 am

Guest will receive a paired cocktail to kick things off and then learn of the rich and fascinating history of the often-overlooked, sustainable Dungeness crab fishery in BC Coastal waters.

Crab Demo 🦀
Sunday Demo #7 - must have a ticket to the pavilion to attend.

Presented by and the . Master the art of cooking and cracking fresh BC crab.

Snag tickets and all the details at:

https://bcseafoodfestival.com/kitchen-party/

06/16/2024

🦀 Happy Father’s Day to all the awesome crab-loving dads! 🦀 Dive into a seafood adventure with him on July 13th weekend with our tasty buckets - the perfect gift for your old man! 🌊🍴 Let’s get crackin’! 🎉

06/13/2024

We are celebrating one month until VI CrabFest with a GIVEAWAY! 🦀 🍻 🌞

Get your shell crackers ready... it’s only one month until we gather in Banfield Park in Victoria, BC to share our love for local Dungeness Crab.
.. and what pairs better than cracking an ice-cold can of Fat Tug IPA, Spiff Corn Lager, and Razamanaz Raspberry Sour on the picnic blanket?!

YOU could win the perfect combo of:

🦀 2 personal-sized buckets filled with local Dungeness Crab, corn, potatoes, clams, prawns, fresh bread, and butter the day of VI CrabFest on July 13th, 2024.

🍺 A $150 Gift Card to the Driftwood Taproom and Retail Store!

HOW to win:

🧺 LIKE this post

🧺 FOLLOW &

🧺 TAG your crabby baddy you’d bring along on July 13th.

🧺 SHARE this post to your stories for bonus entries!

Contest runs from June 13th until noon on June 21st. Winner will be contacted by directly. beware of scams and never give out personal information. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Instagram. Winner must be 19+ to receive Gift Card.

Good Luck and remember to pre-order your buckets at CrabFest.ca today ☀️

07/14/2023

It's finally here! Tomorrow is the day we've all been waiting for.
Join us at Crabben in the Park for a celebration of food, music, and family fun!

Don't forget to bring your little ones, your appetite, and your picnic blankets.

We can't wait to see you there! 🎉🌿

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Crab lovers rejoice for the seafood event of the summer! VI CrabFest is run by second generation family fisherman and some very passionate lovers of crab. 🦀 Bringing you the freshest local seafood from here in Victoria and preparing it for you to enjoy in Banfield Park along with live music, kid zones, and a refreshing bevie or two from local makers like @driftwoodbrewery @thestraitandnarrow @victoriaciderco and @prohibitiobvineyard 🧺 🦐 🌽 🍻 How can you be apart of the day? The event on July 13th is free to the public but the festival presenters do asj that you pre-order your buckets and choose a pickup time to keep long lines at bay. Get your buckets at crabfest.ca #VICrabFest2024 #LiveMusic #CommunityEvent #VicWest #FamilyFun #ediblevanisle

Attention crab lovers 🦀💙👇🏽 Join us on July 13th as we gather in Banfield Park in Victoria, BC for the seafood event of the summer! CrabFest is all about getting down with fresh crab and good friends. All are welcome for a family friendly day of food, live music, kid zones for the kiddos, refeshing bevies and more… How can you be apart of the day? Admission is free but we would love if you could preorder your buckets for the day so that our family of fisherman can know estimate how many fresh crab to have for the day! Reserve yours at CrabFest.ca #crabfest #vancouverislandguide #victoriabc #victoriabuzz #yyjeats

Summer festival vibes at their best! ✌🏽🦀🧺 Don’t miss out on this years Crab Fest happening on July 13th. Reserve your Dungeness crab buckets today at crabfest.ca 🪣 link in bio #dungenesscrab #crabfest #vicrabfest #vancouverislandguide #victoriabc #viceats

Get cracking with CrabFest 2024! 🦀🎉 Dive into deliciousness as we launch our bucket sales - freshly caught local Dungeness crab awaits! Early bird bucket sale is on for TWO WEEKS ONLY 🪣 Save 15% when you reserve your bucket by Saturday April 27th 🚀 CrabFest.ca #crabfest2024 #crabfest #victoriabuzz #vancouverislandguide #yyjfood #victoriabclife

Bring the family down for a fun afternoon of crabby creativity!

So excited for this talented lineup!!

A sneak peek into the behind the scenes prep doe Crabben in the Park @finestatseavic

BTS: prepping decors 🛟🦀👀

Looking forward to all the magic Poppet Creative will be bringing to Crabben in the Park!

So excited to have @frysbakery amazing fresh baked bread at Crabben in the Park!

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with The Vic West Community Association, an incredible organization dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. 🤝✨ On July 15th, we invite you to join us at Banfield Park for a day filled with crab-tastic fun and community spirit. 🎉 But that's not all—this event holds a special purpose: we will be accepting donations at the door to support the incredible work of The Vic West Community Association does right here in our beautiful backyard. Learn more by visiting @vicwestca So come on down, bring your appetite for delicious crab, and your generosity for a worthy cause. Let's make a difference together! 🙌🌟 Don't forget to spread the word and bring your friends and family—because when we come together, we can achieve amazing things. 💪❤️ See you at Crabben in the Park—where community, crab, and giving back unite! 🦀🌳

🦀 A Huge Shout-Out to Our Amazing Event Sponsor, Finest at Sea! 🌊 @finestatseavic From their expertise in seafood to their unwavering support for local communities, Finest at Sea continues to impress and inspire us. We admire their commitment to sustainable fishing practices and their mission to promote ocean conservation. By choosing Finest at Sea, you're not just enjoying mouthwatering seafood; you're supporting a business that truly cares about our oceans and the future of our planet. Once again, thank you, Finest at Sea, for your partnership and for helping us make Crabben in the Park an event to remember. We are proud to have you by our side, and we look forward to many more successful collaborations in the future. Be sure to check out Finest at Sea for your seafood cravings and experience their commitment to excellence firsthand! 🌊🐟 📍27 Erie St. Victoria BC #CrabbenInThePark #VictoriaBC #ExploreVictoria ⁠ #eventsyyj #vancouverisland #yyj #yyjarts #yyjfood #victoriabuzz #tastingvictoria #hellobc #tourismvancoverisland #vicnews⁠ #capitaldaily #oakbaylocal

Get ready to get down with great people! It’s the first annual Crabben in the Park event! 🦀 July 15 , 2023 🦀 2PM - 8PM 🦀 Banfield Park Family fun, live music, Dungeness crab, drinks, and more!! FREE ADMISSION!