Are you ready for Crab Fest? We sure are, so be sure to mark your calendars for the most anticipated weekend of the year,15th & 16th March, with the return of the Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest! Get ready to celebrate the regions coastal lifestyle and of course the iconic blue manna crab with this free, family-friendly event. This event promises a weekend full of live entertainment, fun activities for all ages, and of course amazing food!

Crab Fest has more than enough to keep you busy all weekend long. Running from 10am to 9pm on Saturday March 15th, and 10am to 7pm on Sunday March 16th, there’s all sorts happening across multiple locations: the Mandurah Eastern and Western Foreshores, Mandjar Square, Smart Street Mall, and the Mandurah Ocean Marina. These areas will be busy with stalls, stages, rides, and other attractions. To ensure you experience the very best of Crab Fest, here’s our top tips so you can relax, explore, and enjoy this amazing weekend.

Our Top 10 Things to See & Do at Crab Fest 2025

Seaside Estate Music Stage

Find the incredible Seaside Estate Music Stage over on the Eastern Foreshore near the Kwillena Gabi estuary pool for constant entertainment. A range of amazing musicians and performers are set to wow the crowds over the weekend. Don’t miss the Rogue Traders as they take on the main stage on the Saturday with their pop-rock hits like “Way to Go!” and “Voodoo Child”. Then on the Sunday night we close out the weekend with an unforgettable performance from Ricki-Lee with her chart-topping hits like “On My Own” and “Ghost”

Spudshed Cooking Stage

Join well known chefs, with special features from international multi-award-winning chef Kelvin Cheung, at the Spudshed Cooking Stage on the Eastern Foreshore. Chefs will be cooking up a storm with guest visits from Tony Galati, Susannah Carr and Rick Ardon, My Kitchen Rules competitors, Home and Away stars, and many others. This stage will be a feast for your senses all weekend long hosting live cooking demonstrations and tastings.

$15 Crab Fest Cruises

Set sail and soak in the sights of Crab Fest with Mandurah Cruises special $15 Crab Fest Cruises. Interact with playful wild dolphins as you take in the views of Mandurah’s stunning waterways, teaming with life and excitement. Cruise through the city waterways, canals and ocean marina enjoying live commentary by our local expert guides. Visit us at Mandurah Cruises Gift Shop or book online for these 30-40minute cruises, departing every 15 minutes, from 10am to 5pm, all weekend.

Alcoa Family Zone

The most fun place for the kids this weekend can be found in Mandjar Square with the Alcoa Family Zone. Keep the kids entertained with roving entertainers, the Spudshed Yellow Brick Road, SciTech, amusement rides, and much more. Also be sure not to miss the mermaid meet and greet over in the Kwillena Gabi pool.

Mandurah Action Sports Games

Some of Australia’s best Action Spots Games athletes will be providing non-stop action entertainment on the Western Foreshore. As they compete for over $20,000 worth of prizes, the weekend features a Wakeboard WA Pro wakeboard tournament, freestyle motocross demonstrations, freestyle trampoline championship, and BMX, skateboard, scooter, roller-skating and electric racing competitions. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to try some of these extreme sports for yourself with the come-and-try area as well.

Crack a Crab

This year learn how to crack and peel a crab with workshops hosted by Wood and Stone Café and Bar on the Eastern Foreshore. Enjoy the 1-hour 15-minute workshop while sipping local beers and eating your crab. Happening twice daily this is the perfect way to enjoy a unique experience surrounding the iconic crab.

Pop-up Bars

Enjoy the vibes of Mandurah’s coastal lifestyle with a wide range of beers, ciders, wines, and cocktails at pop-up bars along the Eastern Foreshore. Thanks to the legends at Boundary Island Brewing Co, Thorny Devil Brewing, and Crafted Cocktail Paddle Bar, enjoy a cool drink and savour the weekend. Also be sure to check out the ticketed experiences hosted also by these guys including Beer Yoga with Boundary Island Brewing Co, Frothies and Funk with Thorny Devil Brewing, and Crafted Culinary Cocktails workshops with Crafted Cocktail Paddle Bar.

Alcoa Children’s Stage

Find live local acts all weekend long on the Alcoa Children’s Stage in Mandjar Square. Ranging from modelling and dance acts to children’s entertainers and school groups, there will always be something fun for the family to watch.

The Food

Crab Fest is a foodies dream with a weekend packed with food as far as the eye can see. Explore the huge variety of gourmet food stalls, fun food vans, and local businesses with each vendor offering a range of dishes and each of course having their own signature Crab Fest dish. Enjoy the taste of Mandurah with the staple of the blue manna crab being present in abundance, along with a variety of other options including that for those who are non-seafood eaters and vegetarians as well.

Fireworks

What’s better than good food? Eating that food whilst watching Mandurah’s night sky light up with fireworks of course! Be sure to bring your loudest cheers to watch the crowd favourite fireworks on Saturday evening from 8:45pm from anywhere along the Eastern Foreshore. What better way to close out day one of Crab Fest and get your spirit ready for day 2!

Accessibility, Amenities & Other Helpful Information

Everyone deserves to have an enjoyable experience at the Mandurah Crab Fest this year. CLICK HERE to view the Event Map, with reference to the below features.

The event is mostly wheelchair accessible – some events also include priority seating.

For those who may find busy and unfamiliar environments overwhelming, you can find the Chill Out Zone at Keith Holmes Reserve and the Sensory Container on the Eastern Foreshore to provide quiet, calming areas as well as the ability to borrow chill out kits. This is also where you can find the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower (HDS) stand and request a complementary HDS lanyard.

Toilets and changing facilities can be found in multiple locations.

Very limited parking is available along the foreshores so it is recommended to take advantage of public transport and the complementary shuttle buses.

This is a family-friendly event and so for the weekend the foreshore is a smoke free zone.

This is a pet-free event though service and assistance animals are welcome when in their identifying vests.

Three first aid stations will be set up through the event located at the southern end of the Eastern Foreshore, central Eastern Foreshore, and at the boardwalk next to Simmos Ice Creamery.

Over the weekend three information tents will be set up along the foreshore to aid and direct you.

For more information, FAQs, and to plan the perfect weekend for you, visit crabfest.com.au and we hope to see you there!