Ronan prepares for Crab Fest
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RONAN — Ronan’s annual Crab Fest will return to the Lake County Fairgrounds on July 28 with presale tickets already quickly running out.
Started by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce years ago, Crab Fest used to be a smaller endeavor held in the city park each year. In contrast, this year will have at least 250 tickets to sell and entertainment by “The Late Bloomers” performed live.
“It was a fundraiser originally (for) the fire department. I think they were just trying to find events to do in the community, somebody brought up crab and they just kind of made it happen,” committee member Robbie Gauthier commented on the event’s history. “Crab’s a lot more expensive than it was when this started, so there’s not as much of a gap in profits … its main purpose (is as) a community event, for something to do in the community. We’re able to use some local businesses with it, a local band, and if there’s some funds leftover, we put that back in the community wherever we can.”
Some of the local businesses that’ll be joining with the Chamber to put on this year’s Crab Fest include Pizza Café, which will provide the rolls, and Stella’s offering up desserts.
Although Crab Fest is not an official part of the Lake County Fair (going on at the same time), the two events have found a mutually beneficial arrangement. “They’re gracious enough to let us use the space, and it works out well because that Friday is kind of a quieter night,” Gauthier said. “It’s such a good space to be able to utilize.”
Anyone interested in volunteering to help at the event can learn more about doing so by reaching out to the Chamber at: https://www.facebook.com/RonanChamber.
“Last year was probably one of the best, especially after all the craziness with COVID and that little hiatus there, but just seeing everybody get out and enjoy a little community time at the fairgrounds and listen to some good music is what (I’m looking forward to),” Gauthier stated. “I’m just looking forward to seeing everybody out and enjoying our summertime weather.”
