Celebrate Dungeness crab season at these Marin events
The Bay Area’s commercial Dungeness crab season kicked off Jan. 5, setting the table for Marin’s winter run of crab feed fundraisers. With several long-standing events already sold out or nearing capacity, early reservations are advised.
The Sausalito Sustainable Waterfront Association and Fish, a Sausalito restaurant known for its commitment to Seafood Watch standards and long-term species protection, will host the second annual Sausalito Crab Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Clipper Yacht Harbor in Sausalito.
Hog Island Oyster Co. will shuck oysters on-site, Fish will prepare fresh crab and sides, and freshly caught local Dungeness will be on sale to take home.
Other highlights include paired hot and cold beverages, live music by local bands and the opportunity to stroll the docks and step on board open boats on display in the harbor, from commercial fishing vessels to luxury yachts. Local crab fishers will be on hand to share insights into their trade and its vital role in Sausalito’s maritime heritage.
Festival admission is $15 ($5 for ages 12 to 18), with food and beverages sold separately. Find additional details and secure tickets at my805tix.com/e/sausalito-crab-festival. All event proceeds support Sausalito’s local fishing fleet and the Sausalito Sustainable Waterfront Association’s mission to preserve the waterfront. For more information, visit sausalitowaterfront.org. To learn more about Fish, visit 331fish.com.
• The San Rafael Elks will hold its annual crab feed from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday in the main dining room of the Elks Lodge at 1312 Mission Ave. in San Rafael. Feast on all-you-can-eat Dungeness crab, clam chowder, pasta, salad, garlic bread and dessert, with rib-eye steak offered upon request with RSVP. Reserve a spot ($100) at elks1108.org/event/2026-crab-feed. Funds raised go toward building maintenance and local charitable causes.
• The San Geronimo Valley Lions Club’s annual crab fundraiser is at 5 p.m. ($65) and 7:30 p.m. ($75) Saturday at the Woodacre Improvement Club at 1 Garden Way in Woodacre. All-you-can-eat fresh Dungeness crab, salad, sourdough bread, beer from Lagunitas Brewing Co., red and white wine and nonalcoholic drinks are included, and a silent auction and two raffle rounds will be held at each of the two seatings.
Purchase a seat at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sgv-lions-club-crab-feed–2026. Proceeds go directly to grants that support vital community programs. For questions, email Michela Rizzo McCurdy at michela@michelamccurdy.com.
• Join fellow crustacean enthusiasts at a community crab feed benefit hosted by the Pan Cretan Chapter of Marin and Sonoma Counties and the Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the church at 1110 Highland Drive in Novato ($85 adults, $35 children). Appetizers such as spanakopita and stuffed grape leaves, Greek salad, garlic bread, pasta, beer and wine are included, plus a raffle drawing, silent auction, Minoan dance performance and a mix of Greek and American tunes from DJ G-Stav. Purchase tickets at nativityofchrist.org/community-crab-feed.
• The Golden State Salmon Association will celebrate Valentine’s Day at noon Feb. 14 with fresh crab, garlic noodles, green salad, cheesy sourdough bread, local beer, wine and nonalcoholic drinks at the Marin Rod and Gun Club at 2675 Francisco Blvd. East in San Rafael.
Purchase tickets ($100, $700 for a table of eight) at goldenstatesalmon.salsalabs.org/2026CrabFeed/index.html. Funds raised benefit the Golden State Salmon Association’s efforts to restore salmon populations and protect their river habitats.
• The Novato Horsemen, a nonprofit equestrian club that promotes traditional horsemanship through events, clinics and trail rides, will host its annual crab feed and silent auction on Feb. 14 at the Horsemen’s Clubhouse at 600 Bugeia Lane in Novato.
The meal features Dungeness crab, pasta, salad, bread and dessert ($75) and is served at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., with doors opening 30 minutes earlier. Drinks are available at a no-host bar.
For tickets and more information, visit novatohorsemen.com or contact Meg McSweeney at 707-338-3057. Tickets must be purchased by Saturday.
Leanne Battelle is a freelance food writer and restaurant columnist. Email her at ij.lbattelle@gmail.com with news and recommendations and follow on Instagram @therealdealmarin for more on local food and updates on the launch of The Real Deal Marin restaurant search guide.