Kodiak Crab Festival

Kodiak Crab Festival Hosted by the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce. It is a celebration of spring since 1958, Kodiak's Crab Festival is five days filled with fun, food and frivolity

What is the Kodiak Crab Festival? The Kodiak Crab Festival is produced annually by the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce for the benefit of the residents of Kodiak, Alaska. Crab Fest is a time for the community to celebrate the abundant resources that we receive from the sea. The festival is traditionally held Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday ending on Memorial Day. It is the intent of the Chamber of Commerce, Crab Festival Manager and the Crab Festival Committee to coordinate a variety of family oriented activities that will provide men, women and children a festive and fun recreational outlet. For the Kodiak business person and local non-profit, the Crab Festival is intended to provide a boost in tourism to enhance their business/organization and assist as a fundraising opportunity to raise needed revenues. The measure of the success of the festival is both in community participation and in financial revenues earned by the Chamber of Commerce. History of the Kodiak Crab Festival:

The festival (originally known as the King Crab Festival) began in 1958 to market a new industry: King Crab. King Crab was, at that time not a well-known or popular food. As the King Crab industry declined and other crab fisheries grew in Kodiak, the "King" was dropped and the festival became the "Kodiak Crab Festival". Though some years there may not be an abundance of crab food on the midway, the name has remained for historical reasons.

07/23/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our FINAL 2026 Kodiak Crab Fest Attendee Survey Winner, Clara Torsen! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Clara winner of the final $150 Gift Card drawing! 🎁

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our 2026 Kodiak Crab Fest Attendee Survey. Your feedback, ideas, and thoughtful comments are incredibly valuable as we begin planning for an even better Crab Fest in 2027.

We truly appreciate every person who shared their experience with us. Your voice helps shape the future of one of Kodiak's favorite traditions.

Congratulations again to all four of our survey winners, and thank you to everyone who participated!

🦀 We can't wait to celebrate with you again next year at Kodiak Crab Fest 2027: Wild Wild Catch! 🤠

Until then... thank you for being part of Crab Fest, and good luck in next year's survey drawings!

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LAST CHANCE! Today is the final day to share your feedback and enter to win! 🦀Today, Friday, July 17, is your last oppor...
07/17/2026

LAST CHANCE! Today is the final day to share your feedback and enter to win! 🦀

Today, Friday, July 17, is your last opportunity to complete the 2026 Kodiak Crab Fest Attendee Survey and be entered into our final $150 Gift Card drawing!

Your feedback helps us make Crab Fest even better by letting us know what you enjoyed most about the events, entertainment, activities, vendors, atmosphere, and overall festival experience.

🎁 Final $150 Gift Card Winner: Monday, July 20

📝 Take the survey here:
https://thekodiakchamber.wufoo.com/forms/k1ma22sa0izw0f4/

Thank you to everyone who has already participated. Your ideas, suggestions, and support help shape the future of Kodiak Crab Fest. We appreciate every response and can't wait to see you at Crab Fest 2027!

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07/14/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our THIRD Crab Fest Attendee Survey Winner, Vhing Portillo! 🎉

⏰ This Friday, July 17, is your LAST CHANCE to enter! If you haven't completed the survey yet, now's the time.

Thank you to everyone who has shared feedback through our 2026 Kodiak Crab Fest Attendee Survey. Your ideas and suggestions help us continue improving the festival year after year!

🎁 Congratulations to Vhing Portillo, winner of a $150 Gift Card!

📅 We'll draw our final $150 Gift Card winner on Monday, July 20.

📝 Take the survey here:
https://thekodiakchamber.wufoo.com/forms/k1ma22sa0izw0f4/

Thank you for helping shape the future of Kodiak Crab Fest. We appreciate every response!

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👇 Which Crab Fest event, activity, or performance was your favorite? Tell us in the comments!Whether you were dancing wi...
07/07/2026

👇 Which Crab Fest event, activity, or performance was your favorite? Tell us in the comments!

Whether you were dancing with the Boot Scootin' Babes, cheering on the Survival Suit Racers, enjoying the Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers on the Rendezvous Crab Fest Stage, competing in events, or making memories with family and friends, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

These photos were captured by the Kodiak High School Digital Media students and their teacher, Mr. Malcolm Bennett.

Thank you to everyone who performed, volunteered, participated, and celebrated with us. We can't wait to do it all again next year!

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07/07/2026

👇 Tag someone you spotted in the parade!
❤️ A special thank you to the Kodiak Key Club, Hunter Blair and the Key Club student volunteers, Kristie Wall representing the Kiwanis Club of Kodiak, and Daniel Smith along with our U.S. Coast Guard active-duty volunteers for helping make the Crab Fest Parade a success!

07/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our second Crab Fest Attendee Survey Winner, Michella Hinchman! 🎉

Haven't taken the survey yet? There's still time! Complete it by July 17 for your chance to win one of the remaining $150 Gift Cards.

Thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback about the 2026 Kodiak Crab Festival! Your comments and ideas help us continue improving the festival for our community.

🎁 Michella Hinchman is the winner of this week's $150 Gift Card drawing!

Already completed the survey? Great news! Your name will automatically stay entered for the remaining drawings, so there's no need to fill it out again.

📅 Our next drawing is Monday, July 13!

📝 Complete the survey here:
https://thekodiakchamber.wufoo.com/forms/k1ma22sa0izw0f4/

Thank you for helping us shape the future of Crab Fest. We appreciate every response and look forward to making next year's festival even better!

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07/02/2026

What was your favorite Crab Fest moment?🦀

Five days. Countless memories. One incredible community.

Crab Fest 2026 was filled with unforgettable moments, from exciting races and family activities to cultural performances, live music, dancing, competitions, and traditions that bring our community together year after year.

Thank you to every performer, volunteer, sponsor, participant, and attendee who made this year's festival so special. Your energy, smiles, and community spirit are what make Crab Fest an event we all look forward to.

Sit back, enjoy some of our favorite moments, and relive the fun!

🎉 The Moments That Made Crab Fest 2026 🦀🎶From exciting competitions and family favorites to incredible live entertainmen...
07/02/2026

🎉 The Moments That Made Crab Fest 2026 🦀🎶

From exciting competitions and family favorites to incredible live entertainment, Crab Fest 2026 was filled with unforgettable moments that brought our community together.

The Main Stage featured an amazing lineup of local talent, including Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers, DJ Haz, banjo player Matt Mahan, In Da Mixx Show, DJ Marc, and the always-popular Boot Scootin Babes, who had festival-goers of all ages up on their feet line dancing together!

Throughout the festival, community traditions like the Pardoning of the Crab, Survival Suit Race, Fish Toss, Pie Eating Contest, Kids Foot Races, Fishermen's Memorial, Blessing of the Fleet, Talent Show, and so many other activities created lasting memories for families, friends, and visitors alike.

Thank you to every performer, volunteer, sponsor, participant, and attendee who helped make Crab Fest such a memorable celebration of our community.

📸 A special thank you to Ellen Carty Photography for beautifully capturing these incredible moments throughout the festival. Your talent and storytelling allow us to relive the joy, excitement, and spirit of Crab Fest long after the weekend has ended.

What's your favorite Crab Fest memory from this year? Share it in the comments! 🦀💙

🎨🤠 Calling all artists and designers! 🦀The official 2027 Kodiak Crab Festival® Logo Contest is now OPEN!This year's them...
06/30/2026

🎨🤠 Calling all artists and designers! 🦀

The official 2027 Kodiak Crab Festival® Logo Contest is now OPEN!

This year's theme is:

🌵 Wild Wild Catch 🤠🦀

Now's your chance to create the artwork that will become the official face of the 2027 Kodiak Crab Festival! Your winning logo will be featured on festival merchandise, marketing materials, social media, the website, posters, apparel, and more.

✨ Open to artists of all ages and skill levels.
🎨 Be creative. Be original. Have fun with the theme!

📅 Submission Deadline: September 1, 2026

🔗 Contest rules and entry information: https://kodiakcrabfest.com/logo-contest/

We can't wait to see your creativity come to life. Good luck, and happy designing!

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100 East Marine Way, Ste. 300
Kodiak, AK
99615

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

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