The final countdown is on for a jam-packed weekend of food, entertainment, action sports, family fun and fireworks for the Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest this Saturday and Sunday (March 18 and 19).
After a three-year break, Mandurah’s iconic event is back on the city’s foreshore and waterfront spaces, dishing up a varied program for everyone to immerse themselves in a true Mandurah experience.
Mayor Rhys Williams said Mandurah is pumped to have its signature event back for 2023. “Mandurah’s City Centre, marina and foreshores are buzzing this week as we put the finishing touches on
preparing for an epic weekend of fun, food and festivities,” Mayor Williams said.
“We’re busy making the final arrangements throughout the festival footprint, ready to welcome visitors back to Crab Fest with a bang! Crab Fest is a significant and iconic part of the Mandurah story and it is an important economic driver for our City, providing a major injection into the local community. We are thrilled to have the event return this year.
“Mandurah has been a hive of activity over the past 12 months, with the completion of our waterfront redevelopment, being crowned WA’s Top Tourism Town, and huge visitor numbers for the Giants of Mandurah. There’s no better time to welcome back Crab Fest, and the excitement is certainly building. I'm looking forward to welcoming visitors from near and far to our beautiful city to enjoy everything Mandurah has to offer.”
Program highlights include headline acts Vanessa Amorosi, Gretta Ray and Electric Fields – plus talented local acts – on the Seaside Estate Music Stage, talented chefs Paul West and Fast Ed Halmagyi teaming up with Channel 7 celebrities to cook up a storm on the Spudshed Cooking Stage, a dedicated Children’s Area, all the thrills and spills of the Mandurah Mazda Action Sports Games, and a smorgasbord of food and drinks with close to 50 vendors.
For those after the ultimate food and drink indulgences, designed specifically for Crab Fest, be quick to secure a spot at an exclusive ticketed experience. This includes Mandurah’s Long Table dinner on Thursday, Soiree by the Bay on Friday, Prosecco and Pilates on Saturday, and Cocktail Masterclasses on Saturday and Sunday.
The Taste of the State area (presented by Peninsula Personal Injury Lawyers) will serve up a variety of fresh food from local kitchens, and pop-up licensed bars will provide the perfect spot to stop for
refreshments. A number of local restaurants and businesses are also bringing out their best for Crab Fest weekend, hosting other culinary events and activities for a taste of Mandurah.
Kick off your Crab Fest weekend early at this Friday night’s Street Party, starting at 4pm along Mandurah Terrace (March 17). The Street Party will be an evening of good vibes as Mandurah Terrace is transformed with pop-up bars and an awesome line-up of music and roving entertainment at the top of the terrace (near Mandurah Bridge). There will be amusements and rides (located near Tod’s Café), and Mandurah’s local businesses will be serving up the best food and drink for Crab Fest weekend.
To secure a spot at the ticketed events, the event program plus planning your trip to Crab Fest, go to www.crabfest.com.au
The 2023 Crab Fest footprint will stretch from the City Centre and along Mandurah’s Eastern and Western Foreshores, Mandjar Square and over to the award-winning Mandurah Ocean Marina.
The Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest is delivered by the City of Mandurah and supported by the State Government through Tourism WA’s Regional Events Program.
