The Astoria Warrenton Crab and Wine Competition is again for a energetic weekend of recent seafood and nonstop leisure happening from April 24-26 on the Clatsop County Truthful and Expo Middle, 92937 Walluski Loop.
Meals choices are largely centered on crab and seafood, however there are kid-friendly choices alongside vegan and vegetarian bites too. There are 151 registered distributors, offering artisan items and regional wines to the three-day pageant, in keeping with Karen Gress, occasion coordinator with the Astoria-Warrenton Space Chamber of Commerce.
Eating places new to the 2026 pageant embody Nekst Occasion, Bridgewater Bistro and Deal with Field Burrito.
Company can anticipate to see some returning crowd favorites, too, just like the Astoria Clowns promoting the world-famous crab and shrimp melts, Gress stated.
The Astoria Rotary Membership may have a crab dinner together with salad and garlic bread, drinks and soup. Bell Buoy of Seaside is bringing recent crabmeat, shrimp meat, crab truffles, smoked oysters, smoked razor clams, smoked salmon, grilled prawns with bacon and canned seafood.
Crab Fest is debuting some recent adjustments this 12 months, together with extra of an emphasis on reside leisure. Bands are scheduled back-to-back throughout two phases all through the weekend.
“The leisure lineup was a robust focus of our planning this 12 months, with the purpose of that includes fan-favorite sounds throughout a mixture of genres,” Gress stated.
Friday night kicks off the pageant with performances by the Katelyn Convery Band, Ellen Whyte Duo, Beacon Avenue Titans and The Fender Benders.
Saturday’s leisure is made up of largely tribute bands, together with Secondhand Seattle, Roll On – The Alabama Tribute Band, and the Brownsmead Flats.
Sunday’s leisure is a little more laid again with the Jazz Quartet, Winn Alexander, Bottleneck Blues Band, and Jane Doe.
“Whether or not folks come for the music, the meals, the wine, or the complete coastal expertise, we’re excited to welcome guests for a whole weekend,” Gress stated. “With the brand new three-day cross this 12 months, it’s simpler than ever to get pleasure from every thing the pageant has to supply whereas additionally permitting time to discover group favorites like museums, trails, and eating places.”
The pageant can also be a celebration of Oregon wineries. Sixty-four wine, beer and spirit distributors are signed up.
Better of present wineries chosen in March on the Astoria Warrenton Crab & Wine Fest wine competitors may have cubicles so folks can style native wines whereas they get pleasure from seafood.
Advance tickets for Crab Fest could be bought on-line for both Friday and Saturday admission for $20, or Sunday just for $10. Tickets bought on the door are $5 extra.
New to this 12 months’s pageant, friends can select to get a 3-Day ticket for $35. The cross, which could be purchased on-line, lets friends get into all three days of the pageant with one ticket buy.
Know when you go
The pageant nonetheless wants volunteer sign-ups. There are a selection of volunteer shifts folks can select from, and volunteering will get you free admission to the pageant.
Go to astoriacrabfest.com to enroll and buy tickets.
General pageant hours
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, April 24
11a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26
Occasion schedule
Friday, April 24
4:00 – 5:45 p.m. Katelyn Convery Band Trendy alt-rock with 90s Northwest grunge affect
4:00 – 5:45 p.m. Ellen Whyte Duo Award-winning blues artist with dynamic piano collaboration
6:15 – 8:00 p.m. Beacon Avenue Titans Excessive-energy leap blues with retro originals and covers
6:15 – 8:00 p.m. The Fender Benders North Coast rockabilly, blues, and outlaw nation dance band
Saturday, April 25
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Secondhand Seattle Astoria-based tribute to Seattle’s iconic rock sound and hits
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Brownsmead Flats enjoying “Crabgrass” music – bluegrass with a maritime taste
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Roll On – The Alabama Tribute Band Genuine tribute to legendary nation band Alabama
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Crimson Gentle Problem Upbeat harmony-driven pop-rock with danceable melodies
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Budokan Low-cost Trick Excessive-energy tribute to Low-cost Trick’s basic hits
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Stormy Creek Firm Concord-rich acoustic trio performing favorites and originals
Sunday, April 26
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Bradford Bleidt Jazz Quartet Traditional jazz quartet mixing custom and improvisation
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Winn Alexander Eclectic singer-songwriter mixing folks, rock, blues influences
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Bottleneck Blues Band Dance-driven blues band recognized for energetic performances
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Jane Doe Duo that includes acclaimed Northwest blues and roots performers
