With the arrival of a cold new year comes a seasonal feast: crab feeds! From January to March, the Port City is overflowing with special events serving Dungeness crab. Crab feeds are a common way to celebrate the arrival of crab season, as well as an opportunity to host community fundraisers.
Stockton, California has been home to numerous crab feed/charity pairings for many years now. We know how to throw a fun and engaging crab feed that benefits our community. These flavorful fundraisers help raise money for local organizations—with a number of them including raffles, live entertainment, and much more! Here are just a few crab feed fundraisers you won’t want to miss this season in Stockton. Also, a word to the wise: pick up your tickets early because it is not unusual for these feeds to sell out quickly!
NOTE: Some events below may feature crab alternatives (including rib feeds, lobster boils, and some tri tip deliciousness) just in case you wanted a fun night out with a different type of meal.
NorCal Rental has you covered on Friday, March 15 over at Crete Hall at Hutchins Street Square in Lodi. From 5 -9 pm, enjoy all-you-can-eat fresh cracked marinated crab, pesto pasta, red sauce meat pasta, garden salad, French rolls, and four complimentary beer/wine tickets. Plus, with a no-host bar and raffles, why not be here on a Friday night?
The Lodi Grape Festival Grounds will be home to the Lodi Italian Club Oyster Feed on Saturday, March 23. Going down from 4:30 - 10 pm, this event will feature BBQ'd oysters, steak, pesto, and drinks. Plus, there will be live music performed by Whiskey Kiss.
The Kiwanis Club of Stockton returns to St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church on Saturday, March 23 with a bunch of crab for you to savor. Doors open at 6:00pm. Then, from 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm, enjoy a delicious crab feed along with raffle prizes, a door prize, and dancing after dinner. This fun event is always a good time.
As you can see, Stockton has no shortage of crab feeds to pick from—just remember to bring a hearty appetite! Whether you’re a veteran philanthropist or a budding volunteer, there’s no better way to support a local charity than at one of these Stockton crab feed parties. Find a crab feed event happening near you.
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