The Astoria Warrenton Crab and Wine Festival is back for a lively weekend of fresh seafood and nonstop entertainment taking place from April 24-26 at the Clatsop County Fair and Expo Center, 92937 Walluski Loop.
Food offerings are mostly focused on crab and seafood, but there are kid-friendly options alongside vegan and vegetarian bites too. There are 151 registered vendors, providing artisan goods and regional wines to the three-day festival, according to Karen Gress, event coordinator with the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce.
Restaurants new to the 2026 festival include Nekst Event, Bridgewater Bistro and Tackle Box Burrito.
Guests can expect to see some returning crowd favorites, too, like the Astoria Clowns selling the world-famous crab and shrimp melts, Gress said.
The Astoria Rotary Club will have a crab dinner including salad and garlic bread, drinks and soup. Bell Buoy of Seaside is bringing fresh crabmeat, shrimp meat, crab cakes, smoked oysters, smoked razor clams, smoked salmon, grilled prawns with bacon and canned seafood.
Crab Fest is debuting some fresh changes this year, including more of an emphasis on live entertainment. Bands are scheduled back-to-back across two stages throughout the weekend.
“The entertainment lineup was a strong focus of our planning this year, with the goal of featuring fan-favorite sounds across a mix of genres,” Gress said.
Friday evening kicks off the festival with performances by the Katelyn Convery Band, Ellen Whyte Duo, Beacon Street Titans and The Fender Benders.
Saturday’s entertainment is made up of mostly tribute bands, including Secondhand Seattle, Roll On – The Alabama Tribute Band, and the Brownsmead Flats.
Sunday’s entertainment is a bit more laid back with the Jazz Quartet, Winn Alexander, Bottleneck Blues Band, and Jane Doe.
“Whether people come for the music, the food, the wine, or the full coastal experience, we’re excited to welcome visitors for an entire weekend,” Gress said. “With the new three-day pass this year, it’s easier than ever to enjoy everything the festival has to offer while also allowing time to explore community favorites like museums, trails, and restaurants.”
The festival is also a celebration of Oregon wineries. Sixty-four wine, beer and spirit vendors are signed up.
Best of show wineries selected in March at the Astoria Warrenton Crab & Wine Fest wine competition will have booths so people can taste local wines while they enjoy seafood.
Advance tickets for Crab Fest can be purchased online for either Friday and Saturday admission for $20, or Sunday only for $10. Tickets purchased at the door are $5 more.
New to this year’s festival, guests can choose to get a 3-Day ticket for $35. The pass, which can be bought online, lets guests get into all three days of the festival with one ticket purchase.
Know if you go
The festival still needs volunteer sign-ups. There are a variety of volunteer shifts people can choose from, and volunteering gets you free admission to the festival.
Visit astoriacrabfest.com to sign up and purchase tickets.
Overall festival hours
4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, April 24
11a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, April 25
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26
Event schedule
Friday, April 24
4:00 – 5:45 p.m. Katelyn Convery Band Modern alt-rock with 90s Northwest grunge influence
4:00 – 5:45 p.m. Ellen Whyte Duo Award-winning blues artist with dynamic piano collaboration
6:15 – 8:00 p.m. Beacon Street Titans High-energy jump blues with retro originals and covers
6:15 – 8:00 p.m. The Fender Benders North Coast rockabilly, blues, and outlaw country dance band
Saturday, April 25
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Secondhand Seattle Astoria-based tribute to Seattle’s iconic rock sound and hits
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Brownsmead Flats playing “Crabgrass” music – bluegrass with a maritime flavor
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Roll On – The Alabama Tribute Band Authentic tribute to legendary country band Alabama
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Red Light Challenge Upbeat harmony-driven pop-rock with danceable melodies
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Budokan Cheap Trick High-energy tribute to Cheap Trick’s classic hits
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Stormy Creek Company Harmony-rich acoustic trio performing favorites and originals
Sunday, April 26
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Bradford Bleidt Jazz Quartet Classic jazz quartet blending tradition and improvisation
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Winn Alexander Eclectic singer-songwriter blending folk, rock, blues influences
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Bottleneck Blues Band Dance-driven blues band known for energetic performances
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Jane Doe Duo featuring acclaimed Northwest blues and roots performers
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