The Nehalem Bay Crab Derby 2025

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7th for a chance to win $1,000!

Scheduled to coincide with Free Fishing Weekend, the Crab Derby is a fundraising event for two local charities – the MuddNick Foundation of Manzanita, OR –  and North Tillamook County and Animal Haven By The Sea Rescue in Nehalem, OR. Hosted by Kelly’s Brighton Marina, this unique event is one of the favorite summer activites for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike!

Kelly’s Brighton Marina will release 26 tagged crabs on Saturday at 9am and a $10 per ticket entry fee is required to participate in the Crab Derby, with proceeds from ticket sales going to the sponsored charities. All captured tagged crabs must be returned to the marina by 5:00pm and a drawing will be held to determine the top prize of $1,000 cash. Games, crafts, many great vendors, raffles, and a wide array of prizes round out an exciting event.

The Band “Uncle Jerry” will perform live that evening at 6:00pm to end our amazing day!

A huge shout out to the many Oregon businesses who have donated for our raffles (all proceeds will go to the above charities):

Beach Crafters

Captain Kid Amusement Park

Columbia Distributing

Fort George Brewery

Grumpy’s Cafe

Mo’s Restaurant, Cannon Beach

Mt Hood Meadows Ski Resort

The Olive Branch

Oregon Coast Surf Adventures

ReCurrent, Tillamook

Riverbend Players, Nehalem

Seaside Aquarium

Seaside Surf Shop

Tillamook Creamery

Tillamook Ice

Wanda’s Cafe & Bakery

Wings and Waves Waterpark, McMinnville