🦀 Join Us for RVA Dukes CrabFest – Saturday, June 7, 2025! 🎉
Get ready for a summer tradition like no other! The RVA Dukes CrabFest is back and better than ever, bringing together JMU alumni, family, and friends for a day full of food, fun, and purple pride 💜💛. Enjoy all-you-can-eat crabs 🦀, classic picnic fare 🌭🍉, ice-cold beer 🍺, and great music 🎶 to keep the party going.
Bring the whole family—kids will love the bounce house 🏰, face painting 🎨, and hands-on crafts ✂️🖍️. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or making new ones, CrabFest is the can’t-miss event of the season! 🎓🕺☀️
📅 Event Details
🗓 Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025; 12:00-4:00pm
📍 Location: Hanover Ruritan Park
8145 Walnut Grove Rd, Mechanicsville, VA
🚗 Parking: Free, on-site
Rain or shine! The park includes covered seating.
🎟 Ticketing Tiers
All tickets include all-you-can-eat crabs, food, and non-alcoholic beverages. All proceeds (after event costs) benefit the RVA Dukes Scholarship Endowment. 💜
| Ticket Type | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 🧑 Adult Ticket | $50 | 4 drink tickets |
| 🚘 Designated Driver | $30 | No drink tickets |
| 🎓 Current JMU Student | $20 | No drink tickets |
| 👧 Youth (ages 3–12) | $15 | No drink tickets |
| 👶 Children Under 3 | FREE |
💥 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Save $10 on adult & DD tickets when purchased by May 12, 2025!
🙋♀️ Want to Volunteer?
We’d love your help on event day! Volunteers still need to purchase a ticket, but will receive a special swag package for completing a shift.
⚠️ What to Know
- ❌ No walk-ups permitted – advance ticket purchase required.
- 🌧 Rain or shine – we’ve got covered seating.
- 🍔 No outside alcohol, food, or grills allowed.
- 🏕 Tailgate gear encouraged (tents, games, chairs—bring it on!)
