False Creek Crab Fest returns to Vancouver this summer
There’s no need to feel crabby — the False Creek Crab Fest is returning to Vancouver this summer for its second year.
The mouthwatering festivities will take place at the False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf on Saturday, July 27, from noon to 4:30 pm.
The event will showcase the area’s plentiful bounty of Pacific Northwest seafood with a Dungeness crab boil prepared by Chef Vish Mayekar (of Caffe La Tana, Pepino’s Spaghetti House, and as seen on Top Chef Canada season 10) and Johnny Bridge (Oceanwise Ambassador).
False Creek Crab Fest will also feature live music, games and more near Creekside Park.
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“We are thrilled to bring the False Creek Crab Fest to the Vancouver community and to share our passion for sustainable seafood,” said Jason Voong, president of the BC Crab Fishermen’s Association, in a release. “This event not only celebrates the exceptional flavours of our local waters but also contributes to the long-term viability of our crab fishery.
“We invite everyone to join us for an afternoon filled with delectable food, lively entertainment, and the opportunity to support a worthy cause.”
The False Creek Crab Fest will serve artisanal bread and flavoured butters prepared by Chef Mayekar and Chef Bridge in addition to the Dungeness crab. A selection of beer and wine from Superflux Brewing and Fabrique-Ste-George Wine will also be available for guests over the age of 19.
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“We are seeing more and more events that focus on featuring local Dungeness crab,” said Chelsey Ellis, executive director of the Area A Crab Association, in a statement. “With the success of our event in Vancouver last year and a large Crab Festival happening just two weeks before in Victoria, we are excited to see so many BC people coming out to enjoy local crab and support local fishers.”
False Creek Crab Fest is organized by BC Crab Fishermen’s Association and Mitch’s Catch, with support from False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf, Chef’s Table Society, eatfish.ca (F.I.S.H.), OceanWise, and the Province of British Columbia. The project is supported by the BC Government’s Buy BC Partnership Program; delivered by MNP LLP with funding from the Government of British Columbia.
Last year’s event sold out, so make sure you snap up your tickets before they are gone.
False Creek Crab Fest
When: July 27, 2024
Time: Various time slots from Noon to 4:30 pm
Where: False Creek Harbour Authority — Fishermen’s Wharf, 1505 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices, purchase online
With files from Daryn Wright