Texas Crab Festival

CRUISE INTO CRYSTAL BEACH at the Texas Crab Festival for a family-friendly weekend of “Music, Art and Crabs – Gulf Coast Style” at the 38th annual Texas Crab Festival this Mother’s Day weekend, May 12-14, 2023!

Enjoy a full weekend of live music, cool coastal art, crafts, clothing, and jewelry while you savor a selection of gulf coast seafood and festival favorites.

Splash into the fun of the 5K/1K Crab Run, Crab Kid’s Activity Area, Crab Gumbo Cookoff, Crab Legs Contest, Weiner Dog Races, Washers and Cornhole Tournaments, 2-Step Dance Contest, Scavenger Hunt, Live Crab Races, Custom Golf Cart Raffle, Silent Auction and more!

Word has gotten out that the Texas Crab Fest is an all-American family weekend of food and fun not to be missed, and festival planners hope to exceed expectations with a 2023 festival that‘s bigger, better and more fun than ever.

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind weekend of family fun, food, and entertainment! This year’s Festival features a fabulous lineup of great gulf coast style entertainment – to be announced very soon.

Date: Mother’s Day Day Weekend, May 12-14, 2023
Place: Festival Park, 1605 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, Texas
Hours: Friday 6pm-Midnight, Saturday 10am-Midnight, Sunday 10am-6pm
Cost: Friday: $10, Saturday: $15, Sunday: Free (age 15 and under Free all days) Weekend Pass: $20
Parking: Free

Proceeds from the annual Texas Crab Festival and donations from festival visitors are reinvested in the community and help fund youth scholarships and camps, local schools and volunteer fire departments, and various outreach initiatives.