Festival Hours
Thursday, May 26th – Noon to 8 PM*
Friday, May 27th – 10 AM to 8 PM*
Saturday, May 28th – 10 AM to 8 PM*
Sunday, May 29th – 10 AM to 8 PM*
Monday, May 30th – 10 AM to 5 PM*
*Hours subject to change.
Thursday, May 26th – Noon to 8 PM*
Friday, May 27th – 10 AM to 8 PM*
Saturday, May 28th – 10 AM to 8 PM*
Sunday, May 29th – 10 AM to 8 PM*
Monday, May 30th – 10 AM to 5 PM*
*Hours subject to change.
CRAB FEST ANNUAL BOOK SALE | 11 AM
Kodiak Public Library Multi-Purpose Room | 11 AM – 4 PM
10 AM – 11 AM KPLA Members ONLY Early Bird Sale! Annual Book sale – selling books at $5 per grocery bag. Bring your own grocery bag!
ALASKA AIRLINE LUGGAGE TAG GIVEAWAY | 10 AM
Crab Fest Headquarters | 10 AM – 8 PM
Stop by the Alaska Airlines tent to learn more about the airline from the local station team. You won’t want to miss out on the fun giveaways. Free while supplies last.
CRAB FESTIVAL ART SHOW | 12 PM
Fisherman’s Hall | 12 PM – 7 PM
The Annual Crab Fest Art Show, sponsored by The Frame Shop & Kodiak Arts Council with the opening reception (May 27th). Explore and enjoy new original creative work by Kodiak artists in the 22nd Annual Crab Festival Art Show. The opening reception and artist meet and greet will be from 5 to 7 PM.
KODIAK ELK’S LODGE | 12 PM
The Kodiak Elks Lodge, Upstairs Restaurant | 12 PM – 8 PM
The Lodge’s upstairs restaurant and bar will be open to the public for the duration of the event. Because the bar is open as well, anyone under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Please note, this event is entirely run by volunteers and any tips received will be donated to local charities!
The Lodge will be serving specials for the duration of Crab Fest:
CRAB FESTIVAL ART SHOW – OPENING RECEPTION | 5 PM
Fisherman’s Hall | 5 PM – 7 PM
The Annual Crab Fest Art Show opening reception and artist meet and greet will be from 5 to 7 PM sponsored by The Frame Shop & Kodiak Arts Council. Explore and enjoy new original creative works by Kodiak artists in the 22nd Annual Crab Festival Art Show. Some work in the show is available for purchase.
CHESS TOURNAMENT | CITY OF KODIAK PARKS & RECREATION | 6 PM
Teen Center | 6 PM
Sign-up from 5 – 6 PM at the Teen Center. There will be no charge for this event. The overall champion will receive an award. Contact the Teen Center for more information, (907) 486-8665 or parkstaff@city.kodiak.ak.us
GALLEY TABLES “LET’S GET CRACKIN” | 7 PM
Crab Fest Stage on the Mall | 7 PM
This is a return of Galley Tables to in-person public storytelling. We will host a fabulous event featuring five people sharing a personal story of theirs based on “Let’s Get Crackin”. Since the theme can be somewhat abstract, they are interpreted very differently, and so we are treated to a buffet of diverse, expressive, and engaging stories.
4-H ANNUAL SOURDOUGH PANCAKE BREAKFAST | 9 AM
Kodiak Elks Lodge Upstairs | 9 AM – 12 PM
Join Kodiak 4-H on Memorial Day as they serve you sourdough pancakes from a starter that dates back to well over 100 years ago. This will be their 34th year serving the community a pancake breakfast (to include ham and fruit) and their 4-H families couldn’t be more excited to see you there. They hope to have face painting for kids there too!
LIVE MUSIC FEATURING “HOME BRU” | 10 AM
Crab Fest Stage on the Mall | 10 AM – 2 PM
“Home Bru”, composed of Matt & Chelsea Brunoehler (hence the Bru), Evan Coombs, and Zac Bowers, is a recently
‘re-formed’ band of Coast Guard affiliated folks. We all met in Elizabeth City, NC. We play an eclectic swath of music owing to our unusual instrumentation (banjo + drums) and love of everything from ZZ Top to traditional Irish folk tunes. The band’s sound is heavily influenced by Matt and Chelsea’s love for singing together (lots of harmony), and the Americana experience of moving every 3-5 years for 20 years to places with distinct cultures, scenes, tastes, and genres. Simply put, we like lots of music and can’t wait to share that love with you. New to Alaska, we are very excited to be included in this year’s Crab Festival and hope you will see much more of us around town in the near future.
VETERANS MEMORIAL SERVICE | 11 AM
Kodiak City Cemetery | 11 AM – 12 PM
Memorial Service honoring Veterans. For more information contact Veterans of Foreign War at (907) 486-3195
VETERANS MEMORIAL SERVICE | 11 AM
Kodiak City Cemetery | 11 AM – 12 PM
Memorial Service honoring Veterans. For more information contact Veterans of Foreign War at (907) 486-3195
KODIAK ELK’S LODGE | 12 PM
The Kodiak Elks Lodge, Upstairs Restaurant | 12 PM – 8 PM
The Lodge’s upstairs restaurant and bar will be open to the public for the duration of the event. Because the bar is open as well, anyone under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Please note, this event is entirely run by volunteers and any tips received will be donated to local charities!
The Lodge will be serving specials for the duration of Crab Fest:
RUBBER DUCK RACE | 1230 PM
Russian River | 1230 PM
Participants purchase tickets for numbered rubber ducks that are released into the Russian River. 1st place duck to cross finish line earns $1000, 2nd place earns $750, 3rd place earns $500 and 4th place wins a trip to Saltery Cove for fishing with Salty Fly Safaris, 5 wild duck prizes will be drawn at random and will be awarded $100 each. Tickets are available for $10 each or 3 for $25, only 1000 tickets sold. Do not need to be present to win.
BLESSING OF THE FLEET | 1 PM
Ferry Dock | 1 PM – 2 PM
The traditional blessing of the fleet is open to all vessels. A blessing service is sung followed by an Orthodox priest sprinkling each passing vessel with Holy Water. For more information contact the Harbormaster office at (907) 486-8080.
Please do not park at the Ferry Terminal and consider walking or taking the Shuttle to eliminate parking issues.