West Point Crab Carnival

West Point Crab Carnival The 44th Annual West Point Crab Carnival will be held on October 2-3, 2026 in West Point, Virginia. Visit CrabCarnival.com

Join the West Point Chamber of Commerce for the most anticipated crab event in Virginia during the West Point Chamber of Commerce Crab Carnival being hosted on the first Friday and Saturday in October in the beautiful Town of West Point's downtown waterfront district! As one of Virginia's most popular and longest-running fall festivals, the West Point Crab Carnival welcomes over 10,000 visitors fr

om all over the east coast to enjoy fresh seafood, live music on multiple stages, beverages, shopping, fireworks, parades, and of course, crabs! Thank you to the event sponsors, parking and admission to the West Point Chamber of Commerce Crab Carnival are free! So, gather your family and friends, pack up the car and join us on the first Friday and Saturday in October in the beautiful downtown water district of West Point, VA.

🫡 Hey YOU! The deadline for the 44th Annual West Point Crab Carnival ~ October 2 & 3, 2026 West Point, VA  event logo de...
05/29/2026

🫡 Hey YOU!
The deadline for the 44th Annual West Point Crab Carnival ~ October 2 & 3, 2026 West Point, VA event logo design contest is just around the corner on Friday, June 5th.

We have some great entries, but we don't want to miss your entry.
What's at stake?

$200
Bragging rights
Free vendor space
More folks in awe of your talent
The most epic design

Get your entry submitted πŸ‘‰ forms.gle/y1RiV1v6BiL1Rxb18

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05/28/2026

Lots going on in West Point, VA this year.

πŸ“ Town of West Point, Virginia Farmers Markets every Saturday morning
πŸ” Food Trucks by the River once a month
🎢 Jammin On The Point on the first Fridays of the month through September
β˜€οΈ Summer Solstice Community Celebration hosted by the West Point Chamber of Commerce
πŸ¦€ 44th Annual West Point Crab Carnival ~ October 2 & 3, 2026 West Point, VA

Why don’t you come join us sometime?! πŸ™Œ


05/22/2026

Vendor registration is officially open for the 44th Annual West Point Crab Carnival ~ October 2 & 3, 2026 West Point, VA! πŸ¦€

The deadline to submit your application is Friday, July 17th.

πŸ›οΈ Artisans, small businesses, young entrepreneurs, non-profits & organizations: forms.gle/sRVtn7jdhDnX1E8Q7

🌭 Food, dessert, snack, beverage vendors: forms.gle/NpbKTchA2DsvuFFw6

05/21/2026

Waiting on the 44th Annual West Point Crab Carnival ~ October 2 & 3, 2026 West Point, VA vendor applications to drop be like…

Get ready.
Get set.
Go time is tomorrow, Friday May 22nd.

Vendor applications will be accepted through Friday, July 17th.

We are gearing up for an epic event and hope to have you there! πŸ¦€

Planning is well underway for the 44th Annual West Point Crab Carnival ~ October 2 & 3, 2026 West Point, VA. Some change...
05/12/2026

Planning is well underway for the 44th Annual West Point Crab Carnival ~ October 2 & 3, 2026 West Point, VA. Some changes are coming to make the event better - but we want to make sure we consider all input. If you have thoughts you would like to share with us, drop them in the comments below, or send us a message!

➑ Are there vendors you would love to have join us in 2026? Tag them, or send their information to us.
➑ Know of an organization that should be involved whether it be an educational exhibit or program, activity, or overall support of the event, let us know.
➑ Have you been to an event where something just REALLY worked and we should consider it here in West Point? Let us know that too!
➑ Want to volunteer by helping us plan for the event, or volunteer the day of the event? Let us know that too! It goes without saying - none of this is possible without our volunteers.
➑ Know a business (or individual) who is interested in sponsoring the event? Get in touch with us!

CrabCarnival.com

πŸ¦€πŸ“’ Calling all artists! 🎨We are on the hunt for the event logo design for the 44th Annual West Point Crab Carnival.The t...
05/12/2026

πŸ¦€πŸ“’ Calling all artists! 🎨

We are on the hunt for the event logo design for the 44th Annual West Point Crab Carnival.

The theme this year: πŸ¦€ Crab State of Mind πŸ¦€

We believe this theme captures the spirit of West Point as more than a place - it's a feeling. The steady rhythem of a small town, the pull of the river, and the kind of lifestyle that's built around connection. Infusing fun energy and personality inspired by a way of life that's comfortable, outdoorsy, and rooted in community. Crab State of Mind is about owning our story: the rivers, the community, and the way of life that defines West Point.

Entires are due: Friday, June 5th
πŸ† The winner receives $200, a free vendor space at the event, and their design featured as the offical event design on merchandise
➑ Submit your artwork in person or online. Full details here: forms.gle/ktaDmTktaX81eFta8

πŸ¦€πŸ“£ Calling all artists! πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸŽ¨We are on the hunt for the event logo design for the 44th Annual West Point Crab Carnival! T...
04/27/2026

πŸ¦€πŸ“£ Calling all artists! πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸŽ¨

We are on the hunt for the event logo design for the 44th Annual West Point Crab Carnival!

The theme: πŸ¦€ Crab State of Mind: When Crabs Take Over πŸ¦€

We believe this theme captures the spirit of West Point as more than a place - it's a feeling. The steady rhythm of a small town, the pull of the river, and the kind of lifestyle that's built around connection. Infusing fun energy and personality inspired by a way of life that's comfortable, outdoorsy, and rooted in community. It reflects West Point as a place where the river shapes the culture, where traditions run deep, and where a strong sense of community is at the heart of it all. Crab State of Mind is about owning our story - the rivers, the community, and the way of life that defines West Point.

πŸ‘‰πŸ» Artwork submitted into the contest should be an original piece of work and should not be designed using AI designs. All ages are encouraged to enter the contest.
🎨 Accepted mediums include photography, oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels or mixed mediums. Colors should be bright or dark enough to reproduce as a print.
✨ The winner will receive bragging rights, and $200 from the West Point Crab Carnival committee.

⏱ Submissions are due by Friday, June 5th. The winner will be announced at the Summer Solstice Community Celebration on Sunday, June 21st.

βœ” Artwork submission link: https://forms.gle/edBqPF6ZBftZAfcq7

Today is the day folks. πŸ¦€ The day we start really getting down to business with planning of the 44th Annual West Point C...
04/21/2026

Today is the day folks. πŸ¦€ The day we start really getting down to business with planning of the 44th Annual West Point Crab Carnival!

Save the date: Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd in Downtown West Point, Virginia

Announcements for sponsorship, vendor applications, parade entries and more will be coming to your newsfeed soon!

If you want to join the planning committee and be part of an epic team, send us a message and we will share the meeting details with you. πŸ“₯πŸ¦€

11/10/2025

Had fun at 43rd Annual West Point Crab Carnival? πŸ¦€

Well now it’s time to spread some cheer at Christmas on the Town in West Point, VA on Sunday, December 7th! πŸŽ„




It was such an honor to visit the schools and students of the marching bands and JROTC who helped make the 43rd Annual W...
11/08/2025

It was such an honor to visit the schools and students of the marching bands and JROTC who helped make the 43rd Annual West Point Crab Carnival parade on October 4th such a year to remember.

These students have worked hard on perfecting their programs. Their teamwork, energy, and school spirit brought so much joy to not only West Point, but to all of their competitions. It was an honor to present them with an appreciation plaque for their commitment and participation.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us this year and we can’t wait to welcome you back in 2026 and beyond!

Charles City High School Band Boosters
KQPS JROTC
Lancaster High School Red Devil Band
Middlesex High School
West Point Music Boosters

10/04/2025

43rd Annual Crab Carnival Parade

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