2025 Mandurah Crab Fest nears closer

The Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest is just around the corner (March 15 and 16) with plenty to see and do for the whole family.

Mandurah Mayor Caroline Knight said the City of Mandurah was busy behind the scenes to present another action-packed Crab Fest weekend.

“Whether you’re a thrill seeker or after a more relaxed vibe, you’ll be spoilt for choice during Crab Fest weekend with many ways to get involved and enjoy Mandurah’s waterways and popular spaces, including our newly refreshed Eastern Foreshore,” Mayor Knight said. 

“The Mandurah Action Sports Games on the Western Foreshore will be a highlight of the weekend, showcasing our beautiful Peel Harvey Estuary. There's an exciting line up of action both on and off the water with some of Australia’s best action sports athletes competing for cash and prizes over three days.  

“Plus, expect all the Crab Fest favourites including a great line-up of local and national acts on the Seaside Estate Music Stage, celebrities and cooking demonstrations on the Spudshed Cooking Stage, a fantastic fireworks display on Saturday night, the Spudshed Yellow Brick Road, and the Alcoa Family Zone with heaps of activities.”  

The Alcoa Family Zone in Mandjar Square will be the perfect spot for families and children with a range of free and low-cost activities, including the dedicated Children’s Stage with live performances all weekend. 

There will also be more than 20 free activities including mermaid meet and greets, an interactive SciTech display, roving entertainers, plus the newly opened fenced playground on the Eastern Foreshore.  

Homegrown stars Ricki-Lee Coulter and the Rogue Traders DJ set with Natalie Bassingthwaighte will perform on the Music Stage, plus Crab Fest will feature a range of pop-up food stalls, licensed bars and ticketed experiences.  

Keith Holmes Reserve and the Marina Beach will serve up relaxed family fun during the weekend with activities and music and leisure and lifestyle displays.

Take a walk down memory lane with Crab Tales: A Festival’s Journey Through Time at the Mandurah Museum.

Dive into the story of how the much-loved local pastime of crabbing sparked a unique festival that has captured hearts for generations featuring photos, newspaper clippings, videos and an art display by local artist Emma Blyth.

The exhibition is open now through to April 4 and will be open during Crab Fest weekend. 

Crab Fest attracted more than 100,000 visitors in 2024 throughout Mandurah’s city centre with a full program of events and experiences for the whole family. 

The 2025 event footprint will stretch from the city centre and along Mandurah’s Eastern and Western Foreshores, Mandjar Square and over to the Mandurah Ocean Marina.   

For more information, go to www.crabfest.com.au