Annual United Way Crab Fest

07/08/2026

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Claws for a Cause. 🦀💙

We have an updated date for Crab Fest 2027—
📅 Saturday, May 15, 2027
📍 Linn County Expo Center, Albany

While the date has changed, our purpose hasn’t.

This event brings our communities together to support children and families, and our communities—creating stronger, more stable futures for those who need it most.

Thank you for being part of something bigger. More details to come.

02/07/2026

Today is the day!

It's time to get CRABBY!

Join us at Calapooia Brewing Company today from noon until 7:00 PM! Tickets are $60 for adults, or $30 for kiddos!

There will be live music, a silent auction, lots of laughter, and of course, tons of crab!

02/06/2026

We’re rolling into Crab Fest with gratitude!

A big thank you to Les Schwab Tire Centers for supporting this year’s event. We appreciate your continued commitment to the community and for helping keep Crab Fest moving smoothly.

02/06/2026

Let shell-e-brate more sponsors!

Another reason Crab Fest is looking clawsome!
Big thanks to Stom Painters, Inc. for sponsoring this year’s event. Your support helps bring Crab Fest to life, and we’re so grateful to have you on board!

Feeling extra shell-ebratory thanks to our sponsors! 🦀
Thank you to TMI Lending for supporting Crab Fest. We’re grateful for partners who are always ready to lend a claw and help make this event a success.

Community partnerships that really make waves!
A big thank you to Marsh McLennan for sponsoring Crab Fest. Your support helps bring this event together, and we truly appreciate your commitment to our community.

02/04/2026

You’ll want to come early… and stay late!

The Crab Fest Silent Auction will be happening during the event, featuring a wide variety of items you won’t want to miss!

Don't miss it!

02/04/2026

So what do you get for your admission ticket? You get crab, pulled pork sliders, salad, clam chowder, cookies, soda, coffee and great music!

02/04/2026

Time to thank some sponsors!

Adding a little extra color to adding a little extra color to Crab Fest!
Huge thanks to Fitzpatrick Painting and Construction for being a valued sponsor of this year’s event. We’re grateful for your support and for helping make Crab Fest a shore thing!

Strong community roots make all the difference!
Thank you to Rhodes-Warden Insurance Agency for supporting Crab Fest. We’re proud to have sponsors who believe in local events and helping our community shell-ebrate together.

02/03/2026

A round of applause for these sponsors!

We’re pinch-ing ourselves with gratitude!🦀
Thank you to First American Title Co. for supporting Crab Fest and helping make this community celebration possible. We appreciate your commitment to local events and bringing people together.

Steady support makes all the difference!
We’re grateful to Fidelity for being a sponsor of Crab Fest. Thank you for helping make this event possible and for supporting our community in such a meaningful way.

Keeping Crab Fest comfortable and community-focused!
A huge thank you to AK Carpet & More for supporting this year’s event. We appreciate your generosity and your commitment to local celebrations like Crab Fest.

02/02/2026

Smiles guaranteed at Crab Fest!

A big thank you to Dental & Orthodontics - Albany for being a sponsor of this year’s event. We’re grateful for your support and for helping keep our community smiling.

02/02/2026

Lets take a moment to thank some sponsors!

Fresh fades and fresh crab vibes!
A big thank you to Dar's Barber Shop for supporting Crab Fest! We’re grateful for local businesses that keep our community looking sharp and always show up to lend a claw when it counts.

From the freezer to the fest, thank you!
We’re grateful to National Frozen Foods for being a sponsor of Crab Fest. Your support helps make this event possible, and we truly appreciate your commitment to our community.

Community support that really holds water!
Thank you to Lepman Properties for sponsoring Crab Fest. We’re so appreciative of local partners who invest in events that bring everyone together for some crab-filled fun!