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10 AM - 1130AM
Crab Festival Grand Parade
Location: Mill Bay Road between Powell and Bartel
*Participants line up at Main Elementary starting at 830–930AM.
Join us Saturday, May 27th from 10-1130AM. The parade route will be on Mill Bay between Powell and Bartel Street. Parking is limited so be sure to come early. Contact the Chamber with any questions at (907) 486-5557.
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10AM - 1130AM
Crab Festival Shrimp Parade
Location: Noodles Parking Lot
Participants 10 and under are invited to march in the Shrimp Parade! Line-up at 930 AM, parade starts at 10 AM.
All entrants must be under adult supervision before the parade and while walking the parade route. Certificates will be awarded for Hottest Wheels, Most Creative, Best Crab Fest Theme (Bringing the Kodiak Community Together for 65 year), Most Spirited, Cutest Crab and Most Kodiak. For more information contact the Chamber at (907) 486-5557.
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10AM - 5PM
Kodiak Shareholder Service Clinic
Location: 300 Alimaq Dr
Several Native corporations and Alaska Legal Services are holding a joint shareholder clinic. We will be providing the following services: stock wills, notary services, burial assistance, estate assistance, power of attorney help, gift of stock, name change, setting up direct deposit, and additional legal services. We will be doing door prize drawings every hour.
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10AM - 5PM
Crab Fest Annual Book Sale
Location: 612 Egan Way, Kodiak Public Library Multi-Purpose Room
The Kodiak Public Library Association is hosting a used book sale.
$1 per book, or $5 per bag of books
The Kodiak Public Library Association is a non-profit organization that supports the Kodiak Public Library through volunteerism and fund-raising. Proceeds from the annual book sale support Kodiak Public Library programs and events.
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10AM - 4PM
Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest Show - Kodiak Winners!
Location: Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center
The state-wide winning Kodiak art entries for the Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest will be on exhibit in the Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center. Open Thursday-Saturday from 10AM - 4PM.
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10AM - 4PM
Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Location: Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center
The Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, located at 402 Center Avenue, will be open to the public from 10:00am-4:00pm on Thursday, May 25 through Saturday, May 27. The facility will be closed Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29. There is free admission to the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center!
Refuge staff will be available to share bear awareness and safety information. Solid Waste Advisory Board (SWAB) members will be available at various times May 26 and May 27 to share ways to reduce solid waste (garbage) going to local dumpsters and the landfill, and, in the process, support efforts to coexist with wildlife. Community input for solid waste issues in Kodiak is welcome when SWAB members are available at the visitor center.
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10AM - 3PM
United States Coast Guard H65 Static Display
Location: The Spit The H65 will be on static display on Oscar's Dock from 10AM – 4PM
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1130AM - 1230PM
Kodiak Balalaika Players
Location: Kodiak History Museum
Free concert given by the Kodiak Balalaika Players. Join us for an afternoon of music at the Kodiak History Museum.
Saturday at Kodiak History Museum is free for members and non-members.
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12PM - 2PM
Crab Festival Art Show
Location: Fisherman’s Hall
Join Crab Fest Poster Artist, Sami Ali, at the Kodiak Harbor Master Saturday 12-2pm and get your Crab Fest poster signed! While you wait you can enjoy the Crab Fest Art Show and some of Sami's new original pieces.
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12PM - 8PM
Lego Building Contest at the Kodiak Elks Lodge
Location: The Kodiak Elks Lodge, Upstairs Restaurant
Lego Building Contest – Crab Fest Theme, what crab fest means to you, best will win a prize.
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:
Brats & side, $12 per plate
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1215PM - 7PM
Crab Festival Shuttle
Location: Kodiak High School
Take a ride on Kodiak Crab Festival’s FREE SHUTTLE! Free shuttle courtesy of The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce. Shuttles will run between the High School (cafeteria stairs) and Orpheum Theater every 15 minutes.
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1230PM - 1PM
Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers
Location: Crab Fest Stage on the Mall
The Kodiak Alutiiq Dancers with perform a 30 minute setlist of traditional and contemporary Alutiiq songs to celebrate and educate on Alutiiq culture.
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1PM - 2PM
KHS Jazz Band
Location: Crab Fest Stage
Do not miss your chance to hear your KHS Jazz Band. Recently ranked Superior at the Alaska State Solo and Ensemble competition. Be ready to swing and get down and funky with this 12-member big band.
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1PM - 2PM
Norm Holm Memorial Survival Suit Race
Location: Harbor
Teams that want to participate must sign up at the boat ramp by Harbormaster’s office before 12:30 PM day of event. Serious fun in this popular event! Entry fee is $40 per team. Those who get 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place will receive plaque, and their choice of sweatshirt or sweatpants. All participants receive a T-shirt. For more information call Emily at (907) 539-5699.
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1PM
Pioneers of Alaska 2023 Spring Raffle
Location: Crab Festival Headquarters
Drawing will be held at 1PM and will be drawn in reverse order. Proceeds to fund scholarships.
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2PM
Kodiak Lion's Sawdust Pile
Location: On the Spit
50+ year tradition. $750 in change mixed in with saw dust – 5 minutes each age group: (1-3 y/o), (3-5 y/o), (6-8 y/o), (9-10 y/o) and (10+). On Sunday, and additional $750 will be added to the pile!
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2PM
Youth Foot Races
Location: Baranof Park
Youth Foot Races from the City of Kodiak Parks & Recreation. Youth from two to about ten years are divided into age groups. Ribbons are awarded to all participants. There is no charge for this event.
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2PM - 3PM
Live Music Featuring Matt Mahan
Location: Crab Fest Stage on the Mall
Matt Mahan Banjo Player - A taste of Appalachia. 3 Finger Scruggs style Banjo, bluegrass, Traditional, Americana, Gospel and some Pop. Matt learned to play the Banjo in the Shenandoah Valley and the Hills of SE Kentucky.
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3PM
Rotary Fish Toss
Location: Boat ramp at the Spit (closest to Trident)
This annual event requires teams of two to toss a real fish back and forth until someone drops it. Winners are those who can throw and catch from the longest distance. The fish is supplied. There are prizes for winners in different age groups. People can register up until the start of the contest. Teams of two, sign up in advance with the Kodiak Rotary or 15 minutes before event in person at the boat ramp. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place.
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330PM - 4PM
United States Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo
Location: In the Harbor H60 helicopter will conduct a Search and Rescue Demonstration in the Channel, with an MC talking through the demonstration at 3:30PM.
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6PM - 11PM
Lion's Championship Arm-Wrestling
Location: Tony’s on the Mall
Kodiak Lions will have their annual Arm-Wrestling Contest. 3 divisions, (3 men, 2 women) Champions get a T-Shirt. Weighing begins at 6-730 PM, and tournament starts at 8PM. T-shirts will also be for sale. Lots of excitement! $10 entry fee.
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6PM
Ping Pong Tournament
Location: Teen Center
Ping Pong Tournament from the City of Kodiak Parks & Recreation. Sign up at the Teen Center before 5:30 pm on Saturday, May 27th at the Teen Center. There will be no charge for this event. There will be an Open and Novice division. Awards will be presented to the champions of each division. Contact the Teen Center for more information, 486-8665 or parkstaff@city.kodiak.ak.us
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7PM - 9PM
Beginner Country Waltz Dance Lesson
Location: Next Step Dance Studio Kodiak
Dance Revolution Kodiak is offering a free beginner Country Waltz dance lesson starting at 7 pm followed by open dancing until 9 pm. No experience or partner needed. Cowboy hat is optional. Please bring a clean pair of shoes for the dance floor.