The long wait for local Dungeness crab is finally over as crab season begins in Sonoma County. To celebrate the crustaceous occasion, various local restaurants and organizations will host crab feeds and feasts from January through February.
Don your bibs and stretch your shell-cracking knuckles for a series of all-you-can-eat crab extravaganzas. In addition to all the buttery goodness, the proceeds for many of these feeds benefit local charities and nonprofits.
Dunham Elementary Crab Feed Dinner, Jan. 11
Dunham Elementary School will host a crab feed from 5:30–9:30 p.m., Jan. 11, at Hermann Sons Hall in Petaluma. The adults-only event, which benefits the programs of Dunham Elementary PTO, will include all-you-can-eat crab, pasta, bread and salad, as well as a silent auction. Tickets are $77 per person, or $565 for a table of eight that includes two bottles of wine and dessert. Purchase tickets online or at the school office (4111 Roblar Road).
Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Ave., Petaluma, 707-795-5050, dunhamsd.org
Forestville Chamber of Commerce Crab Feed, Jan. 18
The Forestville Chamber of Commerce will host its annual crab feed starting at 5 p.m., Jan. 18, at Holy Ghost Hall in Sebastopol. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. and includes crab, pasta, salad and bread. There will be a raffle and silent auction. Tickets are $70 per person. To purchase tickets, call 707-481-3565.
Holy Ghost Hall, 7960 Mill Station Road, Sebastopol, 707-481-3565, forestvillechamber.org
Penngrove Social Firemen, Jan. 18
The Penngrove Social Firemen will host its annual crab feed benefit on Jan. 18 at the Penngrove Community Clubhouse. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails, followed by a dinner of crab, pasta, salad and bread at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds from the feed will support improvements to Penngrove Park and Clubhouse, along with other community benefits. Tickets are $75 per person. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite, at Odd Cookie Bakery (10000 Main St.) or at Twin Oaks Roadhouse (5745 Old Redwood Highway). Last day to purchase tickets is at 4 p.m. on Jan. 16.
Penngrove Community Clubhouse, 385 Woodward St., Penngrove, 707-318-2191, penngrovesocialfiremen.org
Montgomery Education Foundation Crab Feed, Jan. 18
The Montgomery Education Foundation will host its annual crab feed from 5:30–9 p.m., Jan. 18, at the Friedman Events Center in Santa Rosa. The night of delicious crab is a fundraiser for Santa Rosa’s Montgomery High School to support grants, scholarships and facility improvements. General admission is $70 per person, to-go dinners are $45 per person and a VIP table is $600. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
Friedman Center, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa, montgomeryeducationfoundation.com
Petaluma Riding and Driving Club Crab Feed, Jan. 25
The Petaluma Riding & Driving Club will host its annual crab feed, the club’s largest fundraiser, on Jan. 25. Takeout crab orders will be available from 3–5 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m. for the event and a seated dinner starts at 6 p.m. The dinner includes Dungeness crab, pasta, salad, French bread and homemade cookies. There will also be a silent auction and chair raffle. The all-you-can-eat dinner is $75 for members and $77 for nonmembers. Takeout dinners are $65 for members and $67 for nonmembers, and $20 for an extra crab per takeout meal. A wine corkage fee is $10. Purchase tickets online.
1820 Skillman Lane, Petaluma, 707-228-6736, petalumaridingclub.com
Russian River Rotary Crab Feed, Jan. 25
The Russian River Rotary will host its 38th annual crab feed, with a “We are the World” theme, from 4:30–8:30 p.m., Jan. 25, at the Friedman Event Center in Santa Rosa. Dinner will include all-you-can-eat crab, pasta, salad and a special dessert. There will be a silent auction, raffles, live music and games, as well as a live auction with Sen. Mike McGuire. The event benefits nonprofits in the Russian River area and scholarships for west county graduates. A sponsorship featuring VIP perks is available for $1,250. General admission is $110 per person. Purchase tickets online.
Friedman Center, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-478-1805, russianriverrotary.org
Ursuline Alumnae Association Crab Feed, Jan. 25
The Ursuline Alumnae Association will host its 13th annual crab feed starting at 5:30 p.m., Jan. 25, at the Cardinal Newman High School gymnasium in Santa Rosa. Dinner includes all-you-can-eat crab, pasta, salad, French bread and dessert, plus a no-host bar. The event will include a raffle as well as live, silent and dessert auctions. Proceeds will benefit the Ursuline Alumnae Association scholarship fund. Tickets are $75 per person. Purchase tickets online.
Cardinal Newman High School, 4320 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa, ursulinealumnaesr.org
Petaluma Woman’s Club Crab Feed, Jan. 31
The Petaluma Woman’s Club will host its annual crab feed from 6–9 p.m., Jan. 31, at the clubhouse. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and includes local Dungeness crab, French bread, salad with homemade thousand island dressing and a “Better Than Sex Cake” for dessert. The feed benefits the club’s restoration fund to help restore a historic Petaluma building designed by Brainerd Jones. A live auction by local Leland Fishman starts at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person. There’s also a “takeout for two” option for $120, with pickup from 3-5:30 p.m. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
518 B St., Petaluma, 707-762-4271, petalumawomansclub.com
Healdsburg American Legion Crab Feed, Feb. 1
The Healdsburg American Legion Sotoyome Post 111 will host a crab feed Feb. 1. A no-host bar starts at 3 p.m. and a crab dinner will be served from 4–7 p.m. Dinner includes all-you-can-eat cracked crab, salad, garlic bread, beer and wine. The crab feed benefits local youth programs, college scholarships and the organization’s advocacy for veterans. Tickets are $95. To purchase tickets and make donations, email [email protected] or call Hans Henneberque at 707-849-6042.
900 Chanticleer Way, Healdsburg, healdsburgamericanlegion.org
Great Sonoma Crab & Wine Fest, Feb. 1
The Sonoma County Farm Bureau will host its 35th annual Great Sonoma Crab and Wine Fest starting at 4 p.m., Feb. 1, at the Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds. Reception and silent auction starts at 4 p.m. in the Hall of Flowers. Dinner and a live auction starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Grace Pavilion. Proceeds from the event support the Farm Bureau’s agricultural education programs. Tickets are $165 per person. Sponsorships featuring a number of VIP perks are also available, from $1,650–$10,000. Purchase tickets online.
Sonoma County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 1450 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, 707-544-5575, sonomafb.org
Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay & Crab Feast, Feb. 1
Kendall-Jackson Wines will host its 20th annual Chardonnay and Crab Feast from 5–8 p.m., Feb. 1, at the winery. Dinner will include appetizers, Dungeness crab and family-style side dishes such as Caesar salad, charred broccolini, roasted potatoes and focaccia. The 21 and over event will feature estate Chardonnay. Tickets are $175 per person and $140 for wine club members. Purchase tickets on Tock.
5007 Fulton Road, Santa Rosa, 707-571-8100, kj.com
Hanna Academy Crab Feed, Feb. 1
Sonoma’s Hanna Academy will host its inaugural crab feed from 5–9 p.m., Feb. 1, in the Hanna Center Auditorium. The all-you-can eat crab dinner includes specialty drinks and desserts. There will also be live music from bluegrass band Mission Blue. Proceeds support the students of the special education nonpublic high school. General admission tickets are $85 and VIP tickets are $125. Sponsorships are also available, from $500–$5,000. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, 707-933-2560, hannaacademy.org
Annual Forestry Crab Feed, Feb. 1
The 62nd annual Forestry Crab Feed — a benefit for the employees of The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection — will be held from 5–10 p.m., Feb. 1, at Holy Ghost Hall in Sebastopol. Dinner will include all-you-can-eat crab cioppino, marinated crab, shrimp salad, garlic bread and wine. There will be a raffle, silent auction and live DJ music. Tickets are $75 per person. Purchase tickets online.
Holy Ghost Hall, 7960 Mill Station Road, Sebastopol, forestrycrabfeed.com
Piner High School Crab Feed, Feb. 1
The Piner Athletic Hall of Fame will host its 17th annual crab feed starting at 5 p.m., Feb. 1, at the Friedman Event Center in Santa Rosa. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. and includes appetizers, salad, bread, crab, pasta and dessert. There will be a no-host bar, raffle and silent auction. As Piner’s biggest fundraiser, proceeds benefit the school’s Boosters, Foundation and Athletic Hall of Fame. Tickets are $65 per person. Purchase tickets at any Oliver’s Market locations or order by calling Joan Fleck at 707-888-3995 or via a form mailed (with payment) to the Piner Athletic Hall of Fame at P.O. Box 12284, Santa Rosa, CA, 95406.
Friedman Center, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa, pinerhalloffame.org
Rancho Adobe Firefighters Association Crab Feed, Feb. 1
The Rancho Adobe Firefighters will host its annual crab feed starting at 6 p.m., Feb. 1, at the Penngrove Clubhouse. The event will include all-you-can-eat crab, a raffle, live entertainment and a chance to meet local firefighters. Tickets are $75 per person. Purchase tickets at the Penngrove fire station at 11000 Main St., Penngrove.
Penngrove Clubhouse, 385 Woodward St., Penngrove, 707-795-6011, rafd.org
Maria Carrillo Athletics Crab Feed, Feb. 8
The Puma Athletic Boosters Club will host its annual crab feed benefiting Maria Carrillo High School athletics programs starting at 5 p.m., Feb. 8, at the Friedman Event Center in Santa Rosa. Enjoy a crab dinner with all the fixings and bid on items in the silent and live auctions. The event is 21 and over only. Tickets are $90 per person. Purchase tickets online.
Friedman Center, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa, mchspab.org
Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati Crab Feed and Seafood Festival, Feb. 8
The Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati will host its sixth annual Crab Feed and Seafood Festival starting at 5 p.m., Feb. 8, at Sally Tomatoes Event Center in Rohnert Park. Dinner will include cracked Dungeness crab, New England-style clam chowder, Bay Shrimp Louie salad and garlic bread. There will be raffles as well as live, silent and dessert auctions. Early bird tickets are $90 per person until Jan. 14 and $100 per person starting Jan. 15. Purchase tickets online.
Sally Tomatoes Event Center, 100 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park, rotaryrpc.org
Pacific Empire Chorus Crab Feed, Feb. 8
Petaluma’s Pacific Empire Chorus will host a crab feed from 5–9 p.m., Feb. 8, at the Petaluma Veterans Building. The event includes all-you-can-eat crab, pasta, salad, French bread and dessert, as well as wine and Lagunitas beer. There will be auctions and a live a cappella show. Tickets are $80 for adults, $30 for children 10 and under, and $780 for a captain’s table for eight. Purchase tickets online.
Petaluma Veterans Building, 1094 Petaluma Blvd. S., Petaluma, pacificempire.org
Becoming Independent Crab Feed, Feb. 8
Nonprofit Becoming Independent will host a crab feed to support its programs and resources from 5–9 p.m., Feb. 8. The evening will include a crab feast, drinks, raffles, and live music and performances. Tickets are $75 per person. Purchase tickets online.
1455 Corporate Center Parkway, Santa Rosa, 707-524-6600, becomingindependent.org
Kenwood Firefighters Association Crab Feed, Feb. 8
The Kenwood Firefighters Association will host its 15th annual crab feed with three seatings on Feb. 8 at the firehouse. Tickets are $85 per person and are on sale at the Fire Station. Call for more information.
9045 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, 707-833-2042, kenwoodfire.com
Sebastopol Rotary Club Crab Feed, Feb. 15
The Rotary Club of Sebastopol will host its annual crab feed with seatings at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Feb. 15, at Holy Ghost Hall in Sebastopol. A four-course meal will include crab, salad, clam chowder and dessert. The event will feature live music, raffles and a no-host bar. Proceeds support the rotary’s Mark Sell Teacher Grant Program. Tickets are $85 per person. Purchase tickets online.
Holy Ghost Hall, 7960 Mill Station Road, Sebastopol, sebastopolrotary.com
Rohnert Park Chamber Crab Feed, Feb. 15
The Rohnert Park Chamber of Commerce will host its annual ‘Hot’ Crab Feed Fundraiser from 5–9 p.m., Feb. 15, at the Rohnert Park Community Center. Dinner will include all-you-can-eat crab, bread, salad and Mary’s Pizza Shack pasta, plus dessert and a no-host bar. There will be games and raffle prizes. Tickets are $80 presale and $90 after Jan. 17. VIP sponsorships are available, from $900–$1,100. Last day to purchase tickets is Feb. 7. Purchase tickets online.
Rohnert Park Community Center, 5401 Synder Lane, Rohnert Park, 707-584-1415, rohnertparkchamber.org
Bodega Bay Grange Crab Cioppino, Feb. 16
The Bodega Bay Grange will host its 2025 Crab Cioppino from noon to 5:30 p.m., Feb. 16, at Bodega Bay Grange Hall. Dinner includes all-you-can-eat crab cioppino, cold marinated crab, green salad, garlic bread, ice cream and cookies. You can bring your own wine or beer, and soda will be sold on site. Proceeds support the Bodega Bay Grange, including scholarships for local students. Seatings are at noon, 1:45 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $85 per person. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
Bodega Bay Grange Hall, 1370 Bodega Ave., Bodega Bay, 707-875-3616, bodegabaygrange.org
Rotary Club of Petaluma Crab Feed, Feb. 21
The Petaluma Rotary Club will host a crab feed with a no-host bar from 5:30–9:30 p.m., Feb. 21, at the Petaluma Veterans Building. The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and includes crab, salad, pasta, rolls and dessert. There will be a live auction at 8 p.m. to benefit Petaluma Valley Hospital’s Orthopedic Center. General admission is $100. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
Petaluma Veterans Building, 1094 Petaluma Blvd. S., Petaluma, portal.clubrunner.ca/10088
DAV Chapter 48 Crab Feed, Feb. 22
The local Chapter 48 of Disabled American Veterans will host its fourth annual crab feed fundraiser from 3:30–9:30 p.m., Feb. 22, at the Veterans Memorial Building in Santa Rosa. An all-you-can-eat dinner includes Dungeness crab, salad, pasta, bread, dessert and drinks. There will be live music, raffles and a silent auction. Early-bird ticket holders can check in at 3:30 p.m. and general admission ticket holders can check in by 4:30 p.m. Proceeds will provide free rides for Sonoma County veterans to and from VA medical appointments. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 707-595-0324 or email [email protected].
Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-595-0324, dav48sonoma.org
Sebastopol Masons Crab Feed, Feb. 22
The Sebastopol Masonic Lodge will host its benefit all-you-can-eat crab feed from 5–8:30 p.m., Feb. 22, at the Masonic Center. Family-style dinner will include crab, salad, pasta and garlic bread, and refreshments and desserts will be available for purchase. There will be two seatings, at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., as well as a takeout option. Tickets are $75 for adults and $37 for children 7 to 12 years old; children under 7 can attend free. Purchase tickets online.
Masonic Center, 373 N. Main St., Sebastopol, sebastopolmasoniccenter.org
Valley of the Moon Lions Club Crab Feed, Feb. 22
The Valley of the Moon Lions Club will host its 47th annual crab feed fundraiser from 5–9 p.m., Feb. 22, at the Veterans Hall in Sonoma. Dinner includes crab, shrimp salad, pasta, bread and homemade cookies. A no-host bar will also be available, featuring wine, beer, mixed drinks and nonalcoholic refreshments. There will be a silent auction and raffle, and 100% of profits from the event will benefit local nonprofits and Lions International. Tickets are $95 per person. Purchase tickets online.
Veterans Hall, 126 First St. W., Sonoma, 707-695-6570, e-clubhouse.org/sites/valleyotm
Sonoma County Democratic Party Crab Feed, Feb. 28
The Sonoma County Democratic Party will host its 37th annual crab feed from 5:30–9 p.m., Feb. 28, at Graton Resort and Casino in Rohnert Park. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. and includes crab, pasta and salad. There will be a silent auction and a special guest (to be announced). Tickets are $80 per person, and sponsorships are available from $250–$3,000. Purchase tickets online.
Graton Resort and Casino, 288 Golf Course Drive W., Rohnert Park, 707-575-3029, sonomademocrats.org
Active 20-30 Club Crab Feed, March 1
The Active 20-30 Club of the Redwood Empire #1029 will host its 22nd annual crab feed benefiting kids from 5–10 p.m., March 1, at the Friedman Events Center in Santa Rosa. The 21-and-over event will include all-you-can-eat crab, cocktails, a silent auction and dessert auction. Proceeds benefit programs for local, disadvantaged youth. General admission is $95 and ticket sales end Feb. 18. Sponsorship opportunities are available, from $1,000–$2,000. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
Friedman Center, 4676 Mayette Ave., Santa Rosa, redwoodempire1029.com
Don’t Miss Out on These Crabby Celebrations!
Crab season in Sonoma County is a once-a-year treat you won’t want to miss. With so many delicious options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while supporting local causes and organizations. Whether you’re cracking shells for a good cause, savoring a gourmet feast, or indulging in a casual community dinner, these events promise a season full of flavor and fun.
Grab your tickets today, and get ready to celebrate crab season Sonoma County-style!
