It isn’t ever easy to bid adieu Washington’s summers, which somehow seem to get shorter every year. But we can ease our minds knowing that fall in the PNW is basically the best thing ever. The changing leaves and crisp sweater weather will be welcome after the most recent heat wave, but it’s the fall festivals that make the season so spectacular.
If you can only make it to one fall festival in Washington this year, we hope you’ll consider making it the Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival in October. Ask anyone who’s gone and they’ll tell you it’s well worth making the trip.
The Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival is held in beautiful Port Angeles, which sits on the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival / Facebook The festival is typically held the second weekend in October. This year’s dates are October 7-9.
So… what makes this seafood festival so special, anyway?
Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival / Facebook We’re glad you asked. Here are just a few fantastic reasons to attend:
First, it’s free to attend.
Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival / Facebook Of course, you’ll have to pay for your food and the crabs you buy to-go, but you can also have a blast without spending much money.
Aside from the chilled crabs to-go you can buy daily, you can eat plenty of delicious seafood right there on-site.
Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival / Facebook Check out the First Fed Crab Central Tent and the City Pier for all the tasty options.
Have we mentioned the highlight of the festival, the old-fashioned Crab Dinner?
Danielle Hendrickson / Google This special event is held daily in the Crab Central Tent, and it’s a blast. A full crab meal is $40, and you can choose a curbside pickup if you’d rather not be with a crowd. This is one event you’ll want to plan for in advance.
Also, you won’t come entirely for the food. The events are just as fun.
Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival / Facebook Enjoy live music while you feast, participate in the 5K Fun Run, or check out the Grab-a-Crab Derby. For a mere $5, you can try to catch a crab… and if you happen to catch a tagged one, you get a free crab to take home.
This is such a great way to celebrate the region’s diverse bounty: the seafood, the traditions, and the laid back coastal vibe.
Danielle Hendrickson / Google After all, the Dungeness Crab was named after the nearby village of Dungeness.
Last but not least: Dungeness Crab is delicious, and you won’t ever find a better selection than you will here.
Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival / Facebook This is as good as it gets, seafood lovers.
Have we convinced you yet? Learn more about this exciting festival and get your crab dinner tickets on the official website.
Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival / Facebook
The festival is typically held the second weekend in October. This year’s dates are October 7-9.
We’re glad you asked. Here are just a few fantastic reasons to attend:
Of course, you’ll have to pay for your food and the crabs you buy to-go, but you can also have a blast without spending much money.
Check out the First Fed Crab Central Tent and the City Pier for all the tasty options.
Danielle Hendrickson / Google
This special event is held daily in the Crab Central Tent, and it’s a blast. A full crab meal is $40, and you can choose a curbside pickup if you’d rather not be with a crowd. This is one event you’ll want to plan for in advance.
Enjoy live music while you feast, participate in the 5K Fun Run, or check out the Grab-a-Crab Derby. For a mere $5, you can try to catch a crab… and if you happen to catch a tagged one, you get a free crab to take home.
After all, the Dungeness Crab was named after the nearby village of Dungeness.
This is as good as it gets, seafood lovers.
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Address: Port Angeles, WA, USA
