Crab Festival – Steamboat Era Museum




    



    
Saturday, September 19, 2026

      5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

      Steamboat Era Museum & Irvington Town Commons

      156 King Carter Drive, Irvington, VA 22480
    
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Get ready for another unforgettable day at the 15th Annual Steamboat Era Museum Crab Festival! Join us for our biggest event of the year, which helps us raise vital funds for the museum. We're back with fresh crabs, good times, and an exciting silent auction.
Don't miss this perfect opportunity to enjoy great food, bid on amazing items, and support our community. Mark your calendars — September 19th, 2026, it's going to be even better than before!



Scenes from Last Year
The 2025 Crab Festival — sold out again!


      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      

      
    

Photo Credit: River City Media



Get Involved
Three ways to be part of the 15th Annual Irvington Crab Festival
  

    

⭐ Become a Sponsor
Put your business front and center at Virginia's Northern Neck's signature crab feast. All sponsorships are charitable contributions — SEM is a 501(c)(3).
      
Designated Sponsorships — Only one available per level


Tent Sponsor — $2,500
Your name on the festival tent & press releases. Plus all Big Claw benefits.


Souvenir Cups Sponsor — $2,500
Your logo on souvenir cups given to every attendee. Plus all Big Claw benefits.


Crab Mallets Sponsor — $2,500
Your logo on crab mallets given to every attendee. Plus all Big Claw benefits.


Radio Advertising — $1,250
Your name on every Crab Festival radio ad. Plus all Jimmie benefits.


Print Advertising — $1,250
Your name on every Crab Festival print ad. Plus all Jimmie benefits.


Social Media — $1,250
Your name on all web & social media advertising. Plus all Jimmie benefits.


Barbecue Sponsor — $750
Large sign next to the BBQ serving area. Plus all Soft Shell benefits.


Hot Dog Sponsor — $750
Large sign next to the hot dog serving area. Plus all Soft Shell benefits.


      
General Sponsorships — Multiple sponsors welcome at each level
      


Benefit
Big Claw
$2,000
Jimmie
$1,000
Soft Shell
$500
Old Bay Biz
$250
Old Bay Ind.
$250


Complimentary Admissions
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Sign(s) in Tent
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Name on Outdoor Museum Sign
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Marketing Materials on Table
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Museum Passes + 20% Shop Discount
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SEM Annual Report + Thank-You Ad
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Early sponsors get the most visibility! Sponsorships confirmed before sign preparation will be included on the large outdoor sign and in all printed materials.
      View Sponsorship Levels →
    
    

❤️ Donate an Auction Item
Contribute goods, services, or experiences for the raffle & silent auction.

✓ Minimum estimated value of $25
✓ Gift cards, products & experiences
✓ Your business showcased to attendees
✓ Charitable contribution — in-kind donation

      Donate an Item →
    
    

TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, MAY 21
🦀 Purchase Tickets
Don't miss out — last year sold out all 375 tickets!

✓ All-you-can-eat crabs, BBQ & soft drinks
✓ Souvenir cup & crab mallet included
✓ Entry to raffle & silent auction
✓ On sale Thursday, May 21

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Your Ticket Includes
One ticket. All the crabs you can eat. Memories that last all year.


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All-You-Can-Eat Crabs
Steamed Chesapeake Bay blue crabs piled high


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Hot Dogs & BBQ
Plus coleslaw, soft drinks & all the fixings


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Beer & Wine
Available for purchase separately


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Raffle & Silent Auction
Amazing prizes from local businesses


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Souvenir Cup & Mallet
Take home your own keepsakes


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Live Music
Enjoy a live band while you feast on crabs & good times






Event Details

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Saturday, September 19, 2026


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5:00 PM – 8:00 PM


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Steamboat Era Museum & Irvington Town Commons
156 King Carter Drive, Irvington, VA 22480


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(804) 438-6888


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crabfestival@steamboateramuseum.org



    

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      Steamboat Era Museum

      156 King Carter Dr, Irvington, VA 22480

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Questions about the Crab Festival?
Email us at crabfestival@steamboateramuseum.org
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The Steamboat Era Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All contributions are considered charitable contributions to the extent permitted by law.