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 @ 7:45 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….
No Entry Fee – Sign Up At Festival
Horseshoe Tournament
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 Entry Fee – Sign Up At Festival
5K-1K Run-Walk
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….
Crab Gumbo Cookoff
Saturday @ 8:00 am
It wouldn’t be a Crab Festival without a Crab Gumbo Cookoff. Show off your best recipe, win cash prizes and Festival bragging rights….
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Crab Gumbo Cookoff
Saturday @ 11:30 am
Join us at the cookoff to sample the entries and savor the flavor. Vote for your favorite to win the People’s Choice Award. Live music – don’t miss out…
See you there!
Wiener Dog Races
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….
Crab Legs Contest
Saturday @ 12:30 pm
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 @ 1:00 pm
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…
No Entry Fee – Sign Up At Festival
Crab/Boudin Ball Eating Contest
Saturday @ 3:00
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?
No Entry Fee – Sign Up At Festival
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
Saturday @ 4:00 pm
Fun time Mother’s Day event. Cornhole Tournament, lots of fun with cash prizes for First-Second-Third. Sign up at the festival….
No Entry Fee – Sign Up At 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….
