Texas Crab Festival Events
Texas Crab Festival
2026 Schedule of Events
The Texas Crab Festival is a celebration of the great music, art and food of the Texas Gulf Coast…and great events.
Opening Ceremony
Thursday @ 6:00 pm
Join us for a patriotic Opening Ceremony, featuring a flag-raising and the stirring sounds of the national anthem, as we kick off the festival in honor of our community and country!
Texas 2-Step Dance Contest
Friday @ 8:15 pm
Boots or no Boots…scoot your way around the dance floor! Contest will be two dances – one upbeat and one slow. No entry fee and the Best Dancers win Cash Prizes….
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Horseshoe Tournament-Friday
Friday @ 7:00 pm
An event that promises not just competition but a whole lot of fun. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time flinger, this tournament is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills.
No Entree Fee – Sign Up At Festival
5K-1K Run-Walk – Saturday
Saturday @ 8:00 am
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….
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Crab Gumbo Cookoff – Saturday
Saturday @ 11:30 am
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….
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Wiener Dog Races – Saturday
Saturday @ 11:00 am
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….
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Crab Legs Contest
Saturday @ TBA
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)
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Washers Tournament – Saturday
Saturday @ TBA
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…
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Crab/Boudin Ball Eating Contest
Saturday @ 3:30
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?
Sign-Up Form Coming
Crab Races
All Weekend
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
Cornhole Tournament – Sunday
Sunday @ TBA
No entry fee
Fun time Mother’s Day event. Cornhole Tournament, lots of fun with cash prizes for First-Second-Third. Sign up at the festival….
Youth Media Contest
Show off your talents while you show off Bolivar’s unique beauty. Photography contest open to grades 5-8 and 9-12; Poster contest open to grades K-4. Prizes given for each age range….
Kidz Zone
A huge play area for kids of all ages! Inflatables and games, bounce houses and obstacle courses, giant slide and laser tag all sorts of fun can be found at the Kidz Zone…
