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[Mike K.]

The Maritime Museum of BC’s 1st annual Crabtoberfest hits our plates on November 5, 2022, at Pier A (The Breakwater District at Ogden Point) from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Presented by Finest at Sea and beer sponsor Phillips Brewing & Malting Co., this is a community crab dinner like no other, held right here in Victoria, BC.

Enjoy a crab or ½ crab dinner (or vegetarian chili), hit the dance floor with a live brass band, sing and stomp along to sea shanties, and enjoy contests, games and a 50/50 raffle.

Beerhall sponsored by Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. opens at 5:30 PM with music, games, and prizes. Finest at Sea starts dishing out crabs at 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM, with more music, games, and prizes.

“The idea of a community dinner at Pier A, right in front of the Maritime Museum of BC’s beloved sailboats Trekka and Tilikum, just needed a theme and a name,” said Anya Baker, the Events and Development Coordinator at the Museum, “with crabs from Finest at Sea and beer from Phillips Brewing & Malting Co., it could only become a one-of-a-kind festival. We can’t wait to see everyone for our very first Victoria Crabtoberfest…in November!”

All proceeds support the Maritime Museum of BC, to continue operations and help with the running of school and public programs. A 50/50 raffle and the Phillips Beer Tower Live Auction will also be held in support of Museum operations.

 

https://mmbc.bc.ca/crabtoberfest/

[Victoria Watcher]

Sounds alright.  Pretty ambitious for a first-time event.

 

 

with serious potential for weather issues.  Perhaps it's indoor at that buiding?

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 11 October 2022 - 07:27 AM.

[Mike K.]

Yup!

Got my tickets though. This’ll be fun.

[Victoria Watcher]

Mike K. dancing to sea shanties.  

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 11 October 2022 - 07:29 AM.

[Mike K.]

Keep me away from the accordion.

[Sparky]

Having been to Port Angeles many times for crabfest, I would suggest that if this group plans on doing this again next year that they open the crab eating hall early in the afternoon so young families can take part as well.

[Mike K.]

Indeed. This feels like an adult-oriented first go-round, doesn’t it?

5-9, food first served at 6.

My suggestion is get in line immediately. By the time 8:30 rolls around the servings might start to thin out.

[Sparky]

Ship point would make an excellent venue with a big tent or two. Have it serve crab all afternoon and evening. The musicians could play throughout the day and evening and the people could wander around the harbour and Government street.

…you know “festive” like the name suggests.

[Matt R.]

FAS will have no problem pulling this off, their retail / food service people are total pro. A crab boil is old hat. I did a crab boil with one of them at feast of fields one year, 800+ portions… that was a popular tent!

[Mike K.]

This year the museum will be hosting Crabtoberfest in Sidney at the Mary Winspear Centre, on Oct 14 at 5-9. Description:

Enjoy a crab or ½ crab dinner (or vegetarian chili), hit the dance floor with a live brass band, sing and stomp along to sea shanties, and enjoy contests and games.

Beerhall opens at 5:00 PM with music, games, and prizes. Finest at Sea starts dishing out crabs at 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, with more music, games, and prizes.

“There’s only one Crabtoberfest,” said Anya Zanko, the Events and Development Manager at the Museum, “we’re even holding it in October this year!”

All proceeds support the Maritime Museum of BC, to continue operations and help with the running of school and public programs. A 50/50 raffle and the Beer Tower Live Auction will also be held in support of Museum operations.

“We’re delighted to feature local group Jonnie 5 Brass Band and a cappella favourites Seeking Sirens for musical entertainment,” Zanko said, “and be sure to dress up in your crabbiest outfit for a chance to win our Costume Contest!”

[Barrrister]

Note that the Museum might actually be considering locating to Sidney since it is getting so little support from Victoria.

[Mike K.]

Where would they locate to?