As winter chill takes over, Stockton gears up for a season of delight with the much-anticipated Crab Feed Season from January to March. Beyond being a celebration of crab season, these events serve as a platform for community fundraisers, combining flavorsome feasts with charitable causes.
Stockton, California, has a rich tradition of hosting crab feeds paired with charity events, contributing to local organizations through these delectable fundraisers. The events often feature raffles, live entertainment, and various other attractions, making them a hot ticket in town. Be sure to secure your tickets early, as these feeds tend to sell out rapidly.
Notable Crab Feeds to Mark on Your Calendar:
January 27: Crab Feed at O'Connor Woods
- Hosted by the O'Connor Woods community nonprofit
- Venue: O'Connor Woods
- Time: 5 pm - 10 pm
- Highlights: $1,000 raffle grand prize, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and more.
January 27: Super Crab Bowl
- Presented by Stockton Host Lions Club
- Venue: Presentation Church
- Time: Cocktail at 6 pm, Dinner at 7:30 pm, Dancing at 9 pm
- Proceeds benefit Stockton Host Lions Club Scholarship Foundation and other charitable projects.
January 27: LULAC Council Crab Feed
- 20th annual event at Stockton Civic Auditorium
- Time: 5:30 pm - 11:45 pm
- Menu: Marinated crab, pasta, salad, bread & butter, chips, & salsa.
February 3: TE IHI O TE ARA NUI Crab Feed
- Venue: Italian Athletic Club
- Time: 6 pm - 10 pm
- Highlights: Raffle, live entertainment, dancing, dessert.
February 10: San Joaquin County Horseman's Association Crab Feed
- Venue: Micke Grove Memorial Building
- Time: 4 pm - 8:30 pm
- Menu: Crab, tri-tip, pasta, salad, vegetables, and bread.
February 17: Lodi Italian Club Crab Feed
- Venue: Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
- Time: 4:30 pm - 11 pm
- Menu: Crab, salad, garlic bread, spaghetti, asparagus, and dessert.
February 17: Stockton Police K-9 Connection Crab Feed
- Venue: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds
- Time: 5:30 pm - 11:45 pm
- Menu: Salad, pasta, bread, fresh marinated cold crab.
February 17: Stockton Sailing Club Crab Feed
- Aboard the Stockton Sailing Club
- Time: 5:30 pm - 10 pm
- Dinner: Crab, raviolis, salad, and bread.
February 17: Haven of Peace Crab Feed
- Venue: Presentation Catholic Church
- Time: 5:30 pm - 10 pm
- Highlights: DJ, dancing, raffle, silent auction.
February 18: Hospice of San Joaquin Lobster Boil
- Venue: Stockton Ballroom
- Time: 4 pm - 8 pm
- Features: No-host bar, silent and dessert auction, live music, and dancing.
February 24: St. Basil's Preschool Crab Feed
- Venue: St. Basil's Orthodox Church
- Time: 6 pm - 10 pm
- Fundraiser for upgrading St. Basil Preschool playground.
February 24: Lincoln High School Music Booster Crab Feed
- Venue: Presentation Church Hall
- Time: 6:30 pm - 10 pm
- Proceeds support the band's future endeavors.
February 24: Employment Training Academy's Annual Crab Fundraiser
- Venue: TBD
- Time: 6 pm - 10 pm
- Menu: Crab or tri-tip, pasta, salad, fresh bread.
March 1: Unicorn Society Crab Feed
- Venue: Stockton Ballroom
- Time: Cocktails at 6 pm, Dinner at 7 pm
- Sponsored by Random Acts of Kindness Society.
These events promise a feast for the senses and an opportunity to contribute to meaningful causes within the Stockton community. Don't miss out on the chance to indulge in the city's rich crab feed tradition while supporting local charities.