SMANCA-Western Washington’s 57th Annual Crab Feed was held Friday, February 7 at the Ocean Shores Convention Center. Over 350 people attended this annual all-you-can-eat crab feast, enjoying this year’s theme: the Seahawks. Theme celebrations included blue and green themed décor centerpieces with a Seahawks crab graphic and balloons, and all attendees received a Seahawks themed apron upon check-in and arrival.
A costume contest was held for attendees dressed up as a mermaid, a pirate, or in Seahawks gear. Winners received a $50 Visa gift card.
Guests began filtering into the Ocean Shores Convention Center between 6:00–6:30 p.m. Before the doors opened to the ballroom, guests could play ping pong or corn hole, or take photos at a themed photo booth in the lobby area.
At 6:30 pm the ballroom opened, and Julie Muller, executive vice-president of SMACNA-WW, dressed as Ursula – Goddess of the Sea, greeted all incoming guests and invited them to take their seats inside or visit the bar for drinks.
Soon after, the convention center staff began to bring out two huge receptacles filled with crab and side dishes, including salad, corn, baked beans, and bread.
While attendees lined up for the buffet tables, the band, Ready or Not, took to the stage and entertained the crowd with covers of classic rock and popular mainstream hits.
Guests loaded up plates of crab and socialized among tables, topping off their tasty meals with a visit to the dessert table, which included a selection of Oreo, Boston crème, lemon, apple, chocolate, and other fabulous pie flavors.
After bellies were full, guests were free to dance to the live music or return to the lobby to take photo booth pictures, play ping pong, or challenge one another to corn hole.
The Crab Feed event concluded at 10 p.m. with guests returning to their hotels or the casino or opting to continue celebrating the night. SMACNA-WW provided a complimentary shuttle service for those staying at the local Ocean Shores Casino resort where attendees could continue their night after wrapping up festivities at the convention center. ▪
