2024 Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival

CRAB SEAFOOD & WINE

APRIL 26, 27 & 28, 2024

CLATSOP COUNTY FAIR & EXPO CENTER

Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival Co-Presented by

HANES BRANDS

LEGENDS PUBLIC HOUSE

NIKE FACTORY STORE OED PERFECT LOOK PENDLETON RACK ROOM SHOES RUE21 SEASIDE HAG BAKED GOODS WINE AND BEER HAUS

TOKYO TERIYAKI ZUMIEZ

Astoria Sunday Market

Always Local. Always Fun.

DOWNTOWN ASTORIA

10AM TO 3PM

RAIN OR SHINE

SUNDAYS - 5/12 - 10/13/24

OPENING MOTHER’S DAY!

The Astoria Sunday Market is a program of the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association. www.astoriasundaymarket.com

INSIDE THE GUIDE

Getting to the Festival .............................................7

Festival Merchandise................................................6

Wine Competition.....................................................8

Vendor Map and List ..........................................11-13

Entertainment Schedule + More ................... 14-19

ADMISSION & HOURS

Event hours

Friday, April 26: 4 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 27: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 28: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ticket prices at the door

Friday: $25 each

Saturday: $25 each

Sunday: $15 each

Buy your tickets online and save

Friday: $20 each + service fee

Saturday: $20 each + service fee

Sunday: $10 each + service fee

Tickets are available through Afton Tickets SCAN QR CODE

Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival Co-Presenting Sponsors

Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival Hydration Station Sponsor

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS

Coast Auto Repair

Fred Meyer

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Lloyd Hotel Astoria Bayfront

Wadsworth Electric Company

Wauna Credit Union

WWest Communications

Xanadu Astoria

GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS

Clatsop Care Health District

Columbia River Bar Pilots

Providence Seaside Hospital

SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS

Anchor Graphics

Astoria Brewing Company Pub

Bowline Hotel

Clatsop Community College

Clatsop Distributing

Columbia Steel & Welding Supply

Englund Marine & Industrial Supply

Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products

NW Natural

Great Columbia Crossing 10K Run/Walk Presenting Sponsor

Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Banquet Presenting Sponsor

P&L Johnson

Port Hopper

Umpqua Bank

BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS

Astoria Riverwalk Inn

City Lumber

Craft3

Hyak Tongue Point, LLC

Knutsen Insurance

Lewis & Clark Bank

Medix Ambulance Service

Ocean Beauty Seafoods

Pachyy

Pier 39-Astoria

Pig ‘n Pancake Restaurant-Astoria

Recology Western Oregon

Rogue Ales

Teevin Bros. Land & Timber

Walmart Inc.

Warrenton Auto & Marine Repair

GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL

Festival Shuttles: $3 per person, round trip (Cash only please bring exact fare)

We encourage you to take our festival shuttle, provided by the local school district. We offer shuttle routes servicing Astoria, Warrenton, and Knappa. You can expect delays and/or longer wait times during peak festival hours. Shuttle bus service is limited on Sunday, only operating from the East Mooring Basin (Park & Ride), the Port of Astoria (Walk Up & Ride), and the Warrenton Marina (Park & Ride). Please check the festival website for the most up-to-date shuttle information, as the schedule can change. No pets allowed. Collapsible strollers are ok on shuttles.

ASTORIA

Dungeness Route

Friday starting by 5:00 p.m.

Saturday starting at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday starting at 10:30 a.m.

(Basin Street Parking Lot & Astoria Riverwalk Inn ONLY)

Motel 6 288 W. Marine Dr.

Basin Street Parking Lot

55 Basin St. (This is the Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa pick up)

Astoria Riverwalk Inn

400 Industry St. (Next to Portway St.)

The Lloyd Astoria Bayfront Hotel

555 Hamburg Ave. (formerly known as Best Western)

Bayside Parking Lot

668 W. Marine Dr.

(Across from Astoria DMV) (Public Park & Ride)

ASTORIA Salmon Route

Friday starting by 3:30 p.m.

Saturday starting at 9:30 a.m.

Holiday Inn Express 204 W. Marine Dr.

Astoria Rivershore Motel 59 W. Marine Dr.

Liberty Theatre 1203 Commercial St.

(Public Park & Ride, also serves downtown hotels)

Corner of 9th & Marine Dr.

(Pick-up/drop-off location for the Bowline Hotel)

Bond Street between 5th & 6th (Obelisk Brewing)

ASTORIA

Tuna Route

Friday starting by 3:30 p.m.

Saturday starting at 9:30 a.m.

Astoria Crest Motel 5366 Leif Erickson Dr.

Hampton Inn & Suites 201 39th St.

Best Western Columbia River

Waterfront Hotel Astoria 3420 Leif Erickson Dr.

(Formerly Comfort Suites Columbia River) – (Public Park & Ride) Park at adjacent East End Mooring Basin parking lot)

Peter Pan Market 712 Niagara Ave.

(Public Park & Ride/neighborhood street parking)

KNAPPA

Shrimp Route

Friday at 5:00 p.m.

Saturday at 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.

NOTE THE SPECIFIC PICK UP TIMES – This is not a regularly running shuttle bus. Each shuttle is limited to the first 60 people/bus. Riders will get a return shuttle at the end of Friday and Saturday night.

Teevin Brothers Parking Lot

42894 Old US Hwy 30 (Public Park & Ride)

WARRENTON

Sturgeon Route

Friday starting by 5:00 p.m. Saturday starting at 9:30 a.m.

Kampers West Kampground

1140 NW Warrenton Dr.

South Jetty Inn 984 Pacific Dr. (Pick up located on 6th St.)

(Public Park & Ride/neighborhood street parking)

Fort Stevens State Park 100 Peter Iredale Rd.

Astoria/Warrenton/Seaside KOA1

100 NW Ridge Rd.

Parking at the Festival: $20 per car

WARRENTON

Please drink responsibly and use a safe option to travel to and from the festival.

Halibut Route

Friday starting by 5:00 p.m. Saturday starting at 9:30 a.m.

Warrenton Marina

501 NE Harbor Pl. (Public Park & Ride)

Hammond Marina 1099 Iredale St., Hammond. (Public Park & Ride)

Lewis & Clark Golf & RV Park 92294 Youngs River Rd.

Sunday Routes

ASTORIA & WARRENTON

Sunday starting by 10:30 a.m.

Warrenton Marina

501 NE Harbor Pl. (Public Park & Ride)

Astoria Riverwalk Inn

400 Industry St. (Next to Portway St.)

Best Western Columbia River

Waterfront Hotel Astoria 3420 Leif Erickson Dr. (Formerly Comfort Suites Columbia River) – (Public Park & Ride) Park at adjacent East End Mooring Basin

THE

MERCH

Declare your love of the event

The Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival is a long-standing tradition in our community. Many attendees collect wine glasses from each year that they visit.

AstoriaCrabFest.com

MERCHANDISE ARTIST

Kris Buenger

Born and raised in Central California, Kris grew up doodling, painting, and spending time with her many pets. A life-long animal lover, she has spent most of her life studying animals and mastering artistic techniques used to express her love for all creatures.

Kris earned her BA at California State University of Fresno and began her professional art journey as a graphic designer. She moved to the San Diego Coast in 1998 to fulfill her dream of living near the ocean.

After 33 years as a designer creating logos, posters and maps, Kris now works on perfecting her artistic techniques in acrylic, watercolor, and ink. She retired and now lives in Depoe Bay, Oregon where she enjoys walks along the cliffs with her husband and dog. She is inspired by the beauty of the Oregon Coast and spends her days painting whales, fish, octopuses, and other coastal creatures. She also paints pet portraits for friends and family. Kris enjoys gardening, creative writing, pet photography and spending time with her dog, two cats and tortoise.

2024 WINE COMPETITION JUDGES

Neil Ferguson

Direct of Marketing, Oregon Wine Board

Neil Ferguson is Director of Marketing for the Oregon Wine Board and a WSET Level 2. With his background in agricultural marketing, Neil cares deeply about the bounty of Oregon and lives by the slogan of “What Grows Together, Goes Together.” In addition to his role at the Oregon Wine Board, Neil is a freelance journalist who writes about beer, wine, food, and music for Willamette Week, The New School, Glide Magazine, and more. Originally from the tiny state of Rhode Island and spending his formative years in Austin, Texas, he has long focused his writing on cultural pursuits, whether they be music, beer, wine, or food.

Michelle Francisco

Editor, Oregon Wine Press

Michele Francisco, editor of the Oregon Wine Press, spent her childhood reading and writing, eventually graduating from UCLA with an English degree. She attended graphic design school and began a career in design and marketing. After moving to Oregon in 2010, Michele studied wine at Chemeketa Community College and began Winerabble, a Northwest-focused wine blog. She has been a cheerleader for Oregon wine since her arrival.

Cyndi Gierok

Wine Buyer, Fred Meyer Newberg

Cyndi has been in the wine industry since 2006, starting by pouring wine for special events. She didn’t know much at that time, but when she tasted a delicious Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, she knew her destiny. She has been involved in events such as Pinot Camp, IPNC , and have had the honor to judge in wine competitions showcasing Northwest Wines. She was deemed Pinot Princess from her friend David Adelsheim. She looks forward to judging the wines in this year’s competition.

Patrick McElligott

Educator, Chemeketa Community College

Winemaking & Sales/Marketing, Sineann Winer

Patrick McElligott is a fourth generation native Oregonian raised on a wheat and cattle ranch in Eastern Oregon. He has been a member of the Oregon wine industry since May 1980, and has worked in retail, quality control, consulting, and sales and marketing. He has been a wine judge for most of that time and is the only remaining original faculty member in the Chemeketa Community College Winemaking and Viticulture program. He presently works sales and marketing for Sineann Winery, near Newberg, Oregon, his primary employment.

Steven Sinkler

Owner,

Puffin Wines and The Wine Shack

Steven Sinkler is the owner of Puffin Wines and The Wine Shack in Cannon Beach. He is a WSET Level 3. Puffin Wines have distinguished themselves by earning Double Platinum, Platinum, Double Gold, and Gold awards across various competitions. He has judged numerous Pacific Northwest wine competitions. Additionally, Steven has been the Guest Wine Host for UnCruise Adventures “Rivers of Wine” cruise and has written numerous wine articles for the Cannon Beach Gazette.

Our 2024 Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival wine competition was a blast! The event was held Saturday March 16, 2024 at the historic Liberty Theatre in downtown Astoria, Oregon. Attendees were met with a sunny, blue-sky day. They had the chance to mix and mingle with our esteemed competition judges and taste 98 wines from 23 Oregon wineries. The results are in for the 2024 wine competition! Our wine competition was open to all bonded Oregon wineries that have been accepted as vendors at the 2024 Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival.

Mestizo Dance Troupe Friday, May 3, 7:30 pm

An unforgettable celebration of Mexican heritage, with vibrant and colorful dances. Fundraiser for El Centro NW.

Little Ballet Theatre Saturday, May 4, 7:00 pm

Columbia River Symphony Sunday, May 5, 3:00 pm

Beatles Experience Saturday, May 11, 7:30 pm

Pride Gala Friday, June 7, 8:00 pm

Journey Tribute Saturday, June 22, 7:00 pm

Historic Theatre Tours Most Saturdays 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm

Our friendly and dedicated Physicians and Physician Assistants are available for all of your routine healthcare needs, not just for emergency situations!

If you’re suffering from a headache, toothache, earache, backache, any illness or injury or on the job injury, are in need of a refill of your prescription medications, or even a sports physical or DOT physical, our dedicated staff is here to assist you!

We are open 7 days a week. We are located in the Park Medical Building East in Suite 111. We accept most insurances, offer a cash discount and also accept the Oregon Health Plan, WA Medicaid and Medicare

Sally Baker, PA-C Keith Klatt, MD

Julia Shankle, PA-C

Al Hare

Performing Saturday at 1 p.m. on the Exhibit Hall Stage

Born and raised in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, singer-songwriter and guitarist Al Hare draws inspiration for his music from the incredibly scenic area. You will hear classic ‘90s and newer country, rock from the ‘80s to today, all colors of blues spiced with modern pop - everything garnished with touches of bluegrass, jazz, and reggae. Performing 250 shows a year across the country for the past decade has done little to slow down this prodigious musician.

Andrew Matthews Band

Performing Saturday at 1 p.m. on the Barn Main Stage

Andrew Matthews is a high energy guitarist & singer from Portland. He is a wave maker in his local Portland-Vancouver area and online, receiving top level recognition for his guitar skills. Kaz, a seasoned professional touring and session musician, is a hard-hitting powerhouse on drums. Kevin Kelley on bass recently moved to Oregon from Texas where he spent nearly 40 years as a music educator and radio host. andrewmatthewslive.com

Big Bad Beat

Performing Saturday at 5:45 p.m. on the Barn Main Stage

Big Bad Beat is not your average cover band. Founded in 2015 by the talented bandleader Jeff Frankel, this funky and soulful pop group brings the hits of the last six decades to life with their unique style and energy. Featuring Melanie Roy (lead vocals), Justin DeFreece (guitar, vocals), Nathan Olson (keyboard, keytar), Chuk Barber (in the pocket percussionist, vocals), Jason Asby (bass), and Jeff Frankel (drums). www.bigbadbeat.com

Brownsmead Flats

Performing Sunday at 11 a.m. on the Barn Main Stage

The Brownsmead Flats play acoustic music that may be best described as “Crabgrass”, which they liken to a folk/bluegrass style with a maritime flavor. The band has a strong focus on vocal harmonies and many of their songs are composed by members of the group and reflect on living in the Pacific Northwest. A variety of instruments are played by the quintet comprised of Dan Sutherland, Ray Raihala, Ned Heavenrich, John Fenton, and Larry Moore.

Bruce Thomas Smith & The Roadhouse Band

Performing Saturday at 10 a.m. on the Barn Main Stage

Singer Songwriter Bruce Thomas Smith is a native Texan with deep Native American family roots. Bruce is a longtime resident of Clatsop County and a full-time songwriter/artist, with many accolades and awards. He’ll be performing with The Roadhouse Band: Holly Jeffrey on Bass/Vocals and Kyle Manship on Drums. Come listen to their brand of “Original Texas Roadhouse Rock.” www.brucesmithmusic.com

Carrie Cunningham

Performing Saturday at 3:15 p.m. on the Exhibit Hall Stage

Growing up on country, jazz, classical, pop and motown, Carrie “has a style all her own, almost a musical chameleon” (Zetland FM Country, UK). As a professional songwriter and singer, Carrie has been on over 1000 stages and has opened for over 50 national touring acts. After some time living in Nashville and Southern California, she’s excited to be back in the NW, performing her style of country music with longtime friend and keyboardist, Nathan Olsen. www.carrielive.com

Castletown

Frolock & The Dude

Performing Friday at 6:30 p.m. on the Exhibit Hall Stage

Frolock & The Dude are a Portland based rock and roll acoustic duo for parties, events, breweries, wineries, and full band lineups. They have performed at Barsideous Brewing (Lebanon, OR), Mount Olympus Brewing (Aberdeen, WA), 14 Acres Vineyards (Ridgefield, WA), and Buoy Beer (Astoria, OR).

www.frolock.com

Performing Saturday at 11 a.m. on the Exhibit Hall Stage

Based in Portland, Castletown performs a high energy show with a sound best described as “AmeriCeltic,” blending the heart and soul of traditional Irish reels with modern folk, blues, jazz and country influences. The band has performed at concerts and festivals all around the West Coast and has made four appearances on KGW-TV Channel 8 the NBC affiliate in Portland. They’ve released 3 albums including In “Reel Time,” “Live at Alberta St Pub,” and “Traditions.” www.robertrichtermusic.com/castletown

Hayley Lynn & Ronnie Carrier

Performing Sunday at 1:30 p.m. on the Barn Main Stage

Hayley Lynn and Ronnie Carrier are two stand-out songwriters from Portland, OR. Hayley’s dynamic pop-rock flair and daring lyricism interplay harmoniously with Ronnie’s haunting vocals and enchanting musical narratives. Together, they deliver a rich blend of their complementary styles into a spellbinding performance that enamors audiences of all kinds. www.ronniecarrier.com & www.hayleylynnmusic.com

Gabe Hess

Performing Friday at 4 p.m. on the Exhibit Hall Stage

Gabriel John is a country singer/songwriter currently based out of Portland, Oregon. For the past five years, Gabe has toured all over the Pacific Northwest bringing his unique blend of country and blues to stages all across the country. Performing both his original songs and timeless classics, Gabriel puts on an unforgettable night of music you won’t want to miss. www.gabehessentertainment.com

James Howard Band

Performing Friday at 4 p.m. on the Barn Main Stage

James Howard is an award-winning blues rock guitarist and singer/songwriter/band leader with over 40 years’ experience as a live performer. Backed by Kevin Cook on drums and Jack Dolan on bass, the James Howard Band plays a satisfying mix of originals and covers, with both vocals and instrumentals. If you like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Jeff Beck, you will love the James Howard Band.

www.JamesHowardMusic.com

Peter Benjamin

Performing Sunday at 1:30 p.m. on the Exhibit Hall Stage

Peter Benjamin’s deftly lyric and melodically-driven artistry acknowledges the eclecticism of some of today’s most unique contemporary indie, pop, and rock artists. On internet radio, his brand of soulful folk rock can be heard streaming in between tracks from Iron and Wine, Jeff Tweedy, Damien Jurado, Sigur Ros, Calexico, and Ryan Adams, among others. www.peterbenjaminmusic.org

Red Light Challenge

Performing Saturday at 3:15 p.m. on the Barn Main Stage

Red Light Challenge is a high-energy, harmony-filled dance-rock band made up of Sean and Kyle Luster, two brothers from Hawaii, currently based in Boise, Idaho. The band has performed over 650 action-packed concerts at events, music festivals, and music venues. With an upbeat sound that fits alongside Charlie Puth, DNCE, Andy Grammer, and Coldplay, Red Light Challenge’s songs are driven by catchy melodies and music that has the power to make people dance.

www.redlightchallengeband.com

Reddy Black Trio

Performing Friday at 6:30 p.m. on the Barn Main Stage

Experience a vibrant blend of country, blues, hits, and classic rock.

Jane Doe

Performing Saturday at 5:45 p.m. on the Exhibit Hall Stage

Jane Doe is an exciting combination of two veteran performers in the Pacific Northwest. Sonny “Smokin” Hess is the lead guitar player and vocalist for The Sonny Hess Band. Ellen Front fronts the multi award winning band, Ellen Whyte Ensemble. Together, the combination of their considerable talents gives us something that is not rock, not folk, not blues, but something hypothetical as the name “Jane Doe” suggests. All it takes is two exceptional voices and two guitars to pull it off.

For all the information about festival activities, and to purchase tickets to GASLIGHTER/ARRIVAL visit:

AstoriaScanFest.com

Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle

Performing Saturday at 10 a.m. on the Exhibit Hall Stage

Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle is a jazz group out of Bellingham, Washington led by guitarist Ben Meyer. Their music is melodic and easy to listen to, while also being subtly complex and technical, in a configuration suited for the most intimate spaces. Focusing on the music of the Pat Metheny Group, Tenderpile’s Smile Aisle aims to showcase this selection of instrumental deep cuts as a key ingredient for a perfectly relaxed and social environment.

https://linktr.ee/tenderpile

Behind every successful event there is an extraordinary volunteer team. More than 300 people give their time and talents to ensure the crab festival is wellorganized, safe and enjoyable for all. Please know that we could not do this without your hard work. We are forever grateful to each and every one of you.

Astoria Warrenton

CRAB SEAFOOD & WINE Festival HISTORY

In the autumn of 1981, Chamber members Dan Andriesian, Bill Pitman, Jim Durham, Bobbie McCallister, Jean Anderson, Chuck Farmer and Dorothy Comstock were charged with bringing people to the area in the off season. The committee came up with the idea of a crawfish festival, and soon decided that “Crab and Seafood” had a more appealing name. Dan assumed the helm amid many comments of “hairbrained” and grumblings of wasted time and money allocated that first year. Andriesian continued to plan, for “The Great Astoria Crab Feed and Seafood Festival” and in a moment of optimism, ordered 800 crabs for the dinner!

As it turned out the one-day event held on March 27, 1982, in a 10,000 square-foot building (the current Red Building) drew an estimated 6,000 people. The 800 crab dinners sold for $7.50 and they were gone by 5:30 p.m. There were 30 booths offering food, Oregon wines, and crafts, and the Rotary Club featured a beer garden. There were tours of commercial and charter fishing boats, and films of local sea life. The USCG 44-foot motor lifeboat and the CCC Forerunner were tied up at the pier so people could look at those boats close-up.

The festival would be a yearly celebration, moving to several places as it grew. It was at Pier 1 warehouse, Pier 2 in a new building, a Tongue Point Hanger, Warrenton City Park, Camp Rilea, the Hammond Mooring Basin, and finally settled in the Clatsop County Fairgrounds in 2002. We can conclude that “hairbrained” ideas have a positive way of working for this chamber as long as there are people that work to make it happen!

The festival is a big part of this community, and the community is a big part of the festival’s success. The Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce appreciates the continued support from all our vendors, contractors, sponsors, volunteers and attendees. Thank you for being a part of our first four decades. Let’s do it again next year!