Texas Crab Festival Charities (TCFC) is proud to announce the establishment of the Bolivar Peninsula Charities Endowment, a new initiative aimed at supporting the residents of the Bolivar Peninsula, from Port Bolivar to High Island. This endowment will provide vital resources and funding to enhance the quality of life for the local community. The Bolivar Peninsula Charities Endowment
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Texas Crab Festival Announces Creation of Bolivar Peninsula Charities Endowment
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And the winners are…
The Texas Crab Festival is a celebration of the great music, art and food of the Texas Gulf Coast…and great events. Starting with the Texas 2-Step Dance Contest on Friday Night to the challenging Scavenger Hunt on Sunday afternoon, visitors can have a ton of fun at the festival. Below are the winners of the various events:
Feisty Festival of The Crab Comes Roaring Back
Survives Near Drowning, Returns to Hundreds of Adoring Fans
By J. Lee Austin
To say the 39th Texas Crab Festival was a success would be a good example of understatement writ large. In sharp contrast to last year’s biblically flooded event, this weekend’s merry affair was inundated with good weather
Support of Local Businesses Essential to Texas Crab Festival Charities’ Mission
Representatives from several of the Texas Crab Festival Charities business sponsors came together on the stage Friday night to recognize some of the outstanding local youth awarded scholarships and grants. These are among the local students currently benefiting from TCFC scholarships.
TCF Announces the Music Lineup for the 2024 Festival
The Texas Crab Festival announced the 2024 Music Entertainment lineup, and this year’s headliners include some hefty credentials. Bringing together a variety of artists, TCF will celebrate music, art, and crabs – gulf coast style – throughout Mother’s Day Weekend, May 10-12 in Crystal Beach, Texas. Friday night’s live music opens with Big Jordan Band – a fun, high energy
2024 Crabfest T-Shirt Contest
The Texas Crab Festival Committee selected the winners in the annual TCF T-shirt design contest for 2024. The first place design will be printed on the official 2024 Texas Crab Festival T-shirt which will be available for purchase as early as next month. The runner-up design will be printed on the “Crab Patrol” T-shirts worn by all volunteers at the festival. A Big Thanks to the artists who
Christmas Joy
The Annual Christmas Bike Drive, hosted by Texas Crab Festival Charities, brings joy and happiness to many children on Bolivar Peninsula. Now in its 25th year, the tradition of giving continues. Thanks to your generous donations, shiny new bicycles and helmets will be given to local kids.
Cashing In
The Texas Crab Festival gives local schools an opportunity to participate and raise funds while having fun at the festival. Crenshaw School received a check from the Texas Crab Festival for proceeds from the Lemonade Stand at the Mother’s Day Weekend festival. Each year, students and faculty volunteer to sell lemonade and water at the festival with all proceeds going back
Texas Crab Festival Finds Success
CRABS, CRABS, & RAIN
The 2023 Texas Crab Festival was filled with family fun, lots of crabs, and, unfortunately, some Texas-size rainstorms. Despite being rained out Saturday night, the three-day event over Mother’s Day weekend was a feat. The 38th annual iconic event drew festival goers from all over the Lone Star state, Gulf Coast
Delay due to Crabfest
The Crab Fest is over
A smashing success
And Monday I was out there
Helping clean up the mess
So CBLN
Will be one day late
Bringing the local news
Well worth the wait!
Support of Local Businesses Essential to Texas Crab Festival Charities’ Mission
One of the best things about living on the Bolivar Peninsula is the sense of community and support shared by its residents. That spirit was displayed recently when representatives from Cobb Real Estate, the Big Store, Jose’s Cantina Restaurant and Sports Bar, RTA Internet, Stingaree Restaurant and Swedes Real Estate came together with Texas Crab Festival Charities to recognize some of the
2023 TCF T-Shirt Contest Winners
The Texas Crab Festival Committee received five outstanding entries in the annual TCF T-shirt design contest for 2023. Although the judges were challenged with all the excellent artwork, the winning designs were selected. The first place design will be printed on the official 2023 Texas Crab Festival T-shirt which will be available for purchase as early as next month. The runner-up design will be
Texas Crab Festival 5K Crab Run
The Texas Crab Festival 5K/1K Fun Run/Walk has gotten bigger, better and crabbier each year since it got its start in 2013. Participants are encouraged to wear their craziest crab costumes for the event, making it even more fun to watch, run or walk! There are prizes and trophies awarded in several categories, including one for Craziest Crab Costume. Included in your packet is a
Texas Crab Festival Serving Up Success
The 2022 Texas Crab Festival is one for the record books. The three-day event over Mother’s Day weekend was a crowd-pleasing success. The 37th annual iconic festival had crabs of all kinds, live music, a 5k run, and three days of fun-filled activities. Nine musical artists took the stage, over 60 food and shopping vendors, and an all-time high of festivalgoers were in
TCF Raffle Volunteers
The Texas Crab Festival is looking for volunteers to help sell raffle tickets for the annual Golf Cart Raffle. Each weekend (weather permitting) they set up at The Big Store, and volunteers will greet patrons, sell tickets, and begin spreading excitement for the upcoming TCF.
Saturday Hours: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday Hours: Noon to 2:00 pm
2022 TCF T-Shirt Contest Winners
The Texas Crab Festival Committee received five outstanding entries in the annual TCF T-shirt design contest, and the winning designs were selected last week. The first place design will be printed on the official 2022 Texas Crab Festival T-shirt which will be available for purchase as early as next month. The runner-up design will be printed on the “Crab Patrol” T-shirts worn by all
Texas Crab Festival 5K
The Texas Crab Festival 5K/1K Fun Run/Walk has gotten bigger, better and crabbier each year since it got its start in 2013. Participants are encouraged to wear their craziest crab costumes for the event, making it even more fun to watch, run or walk! There are prizes and trophies awarded in several categories, including one for Craziest Crab Costume. Included in your packet is a
TCF Recognizes Volunteers
The 36th Annual Texas Crab Festival Volunteer Appreciation Gathering was held Sunday at the Festival Park Pavilion. The Texas Crab Festival committees and volunteers certainly have a lot to be thankful for and the celebration was truly in honor of each and every one of these people who poured their hearts and souls into the planning, dedication and success of this event. It’s nice to have a break,
Record Breaking TCF
After a whirlwind pandemic year, the 2021 Texas Crab Festival came back with a phenomenal, record breaking turnout. The devastating cancellation of the TCF from last year gave way to a bigger and better festival this year. The weather conditions were favorable with breezy winds and bright skies. The largest vendor group thus far served up delightful options for food and crafts. The record
TCF 2020 Golf Cart Raffle Winner
Though there was no festival this year, the Texas Crab Festival continued with the Golf Cart giveaway. Tickets began selling in January and have continued through covid quarantines, spring break, and all summer. The winning ticket was drawn on Sunday, September 6, and Kim Hill from Vidor is the proud owner of the 2020 TCF Golf Cart. Kim spent her summer on Bolivar, and knew the proceeds
