Lunch Crab Boil (11:00 AM-2:30PM) 

Afternoon Crab Boil (2:30-5:30)

Dinner Crab Boil (5:30-8:00)

BC CrabFest is a one-day harbour gathering that brings people together around local seafood, live music, and coastal experiences.
Set along Victoria’s Inner Harbour at Ship Point, the festival is anchored by the BC Dungeness Crab Boil, a hands-on meal featuring fresh, locally harvested crab, cooked on-site and served by the water.
Spend the day by the harbour cracking crab, listening to live music, and exploring a mix of food, culture, and hands-on activities for all ages.
What to expect:
<ul>
<li>BC Dungeness Crab Boil (pre-purchase recommended — limited quantities)</li>
<li>Live music and performances throughout the day</li>
<li>Family Zone with activities for kids</li>
<li>Educational Marketplace focused on ocean health and coastal life</li>
<li>Local food vendors and BC beverages</li>
<li>Chef demonstrations and coastal storytelling</li>
</ul>
Event Details: Saturday, July 18, 2026 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Ship Point, Inner Harbour — Victoria, BC
Admission: Entry is by donation at the gate
Crab Boil Buckets: Available by pre-purchase

BC CrabFest is a one-day harbour gathering that brings people together around local seafood, live music, and coastal experiences.
Set along Victoria’s Inner Harbour at Ship Point, the festival is anchored by the BC Dungeness Crab Boil, a hands-on meal featuring fresh, locally harvested crab, cooked on-site and served by the water.
Spend the day by the harbour cracking crab, listening to live music, and exploring a mix of food, culture, and hands-on activities for all ages.
What to expect:

BC Dungeness Crab Boil (pre-purchase recommended — limited quantities)
Live music and performances throughout the day
Family Zone with activities for kids
Educational Marketplace focused on ocean health and coastal life
Local food vendors and BC beverages
Chef demonstrations and coastal storytelling

Event Details: Saturday, July 18, 2026 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Ship Point, Inner Harbour — Victoria, BC
Admission: Entry is by donation at the gate
Crab Boil Buckets: Available by pre-purchase

BC CrabFest is a one-day harbour gathering that brings people together around local seafood, live music, and coastal experiences.
Set along Victoria’s Inner Harbour at Ship Point, the festival is anchored by the BC Dungeness Crab Boil, a hands-on meal featuring fresh, locally harvested crab, cooked on-site and served by the water.
Spend the day by the harbour cracking crab, listening to live music, and exploring a mix of food, culture, and hands-on activities for all ages.
What to expect:
BC Dungeness Crab Boil (pre-purchase recommended — limited quantities) Live music and performances throughout the day Family Zone with activities for kids Educational Marketplace focused on ocean health and coastal life Local food vendors and BC beverages Chef demonstrations and coastal storytelling 
Event Details: Saturday, July 18, 2026 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Ship Point, Inner Harbour — Victoria, BC
Admission: Entry is by donation at the gate
Crab Boil Buckets: Available by pre-purchase

BC Crab Co.

BC Crabfest 2026

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A Harbour Celebration of Food, Music & Ocean Stories.

Experience BC’s premier seafood celebration at Victoria’s BC CrabFest! Enjoy fresh, sustainably caught Dungeness crab, ocean-to-table, and local coastal culture. Join us for the ultimate crab feast, family friendly entertainment and more.