CHAP: MetroDukes CrabFest 2026

The Annual MetroDukes Crabfest is BACK! Join fellow JMU alumni, friends, and family in the Coral Reef Pavilion at Ben Lomond Regional Park (7500 Ben Lomond Drive Manassas, VA 20109) on October 24, 2026, for a fun-filled day of eating crabs, sipping drinks, listening to music, playing games, and much more.

All tickets include crabs, tasty sides, delicious desserts and non-alcoholic drinks. Adult tickets (21+) also include four drink tickets.

TICKET PRICING

Adult ticket (21+): $50

Designated Driver/Young Adult (13-20): $30

Child (4-12 years old): $20

Child (0-3 years old): Free

**EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - save $5 on your adult ticket price through midnight on September 12**

Parking details to be released later

The deadline to purchase your tickets is 11:59 p.m. on October 10th. Don't be crabby - BUY YOUR CRABFEST TICKET TODAY!! No walk-ups will be permitted.

The event will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be issued after October 17th, 2026.

Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout CrabFest to be used by the MetroDukes for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media or in any third party publication.

**Interested in Volunteering? **

Please look for a sign-up link in your confirmation email or reach out to metrodukes@gmail.com. Volunteers will need to purchase a ticket; we will have a special Swag Package for all those completing shifts!

***Interested in Event Sponsorship***

Please email metrodukes@gmail.com for sponsorship options

Any other questions? Email metrodukes@gmail.com.