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Crab Fest Salcombe

Salcombe holds Crab Fest every May. This festival celebrates the local fishing and tourism industry.  This one-day event is free to all and promises a fantastic day out.  Celebrate Salcombe’s renowned brown crab, and fishing and tourism industries, whilst raising money for good causes. 

Expect cooking demonstrations from highly acclaimed chefs and a chance to taste the dishes they have created before your eyes.  There will be an array of tempting street food stalls to choose from. Meet local businesses lining Island Street and Salcombe’s quayside.  The town is pedestrianised for the festivities. Meander freely with your little ones. Enjoy live music and children’s entertainment in between trying some delicious local catch.

Run by volunteers, the event main aim is to raise as much money as possible for local charities.  Don’t miss out on this crab-tivating day out!  Join us for a day of culinary excellence, community spirit, and family fun at Crab Fest in Salcombe.

There are so many cracking reasons to visit the Crab Fest in Salcombe this May. Put it in your diary now!

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