Welcome to the official Web site of the West Point, Virginia Crab Carnival, sponsored by the West Point Tri-Rivers Chamber of Commerce. This year the seafood festival will be held on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5, 2013. Crab Carnival holds a special place in the hearts of all Tidewater community members as a joyous celebration of the Town of West Point's history and a great Fall festival.

The West Point Crab Carnival Committee is seeking an artist to design the 2013 Crab Carnival artwork, which will be displayed on all advertising and apparel.

The following rules shall apply for all that are interested:

1) The West Point Crab Carnival Committee shall have ownership and all rights of the artwork;

2) The artwork shall be submitted in one of the following digital formats: Adobe, Vector, or EPS;

3) The artwork shall be submitted to The West Point Tri-Rivers Chamber of Commerce by April 30, 2013, located at 621 Main Street, West Point;

4) The winner shall receive $250, t-shirt, hooded sweatshirt, and recognition in the Crab Carnival Parade.

This contest is sponsored by Back Roads Trading, LLC. Any questions shall be directed to the West Point Tri-Rivers Chamber of Commerce at 804-843-4620 or by email at wpchamber@verizon.net.

Crab Carnival T-shirts for 2012 have been marked down as follows:

No pets are allowed at Crab Carnival events except service pets. Alcohol can only be served from select vendors and consumed at designated spots at Crab Carnival. A new Town ordinance prohibits driving a motor vehicle (except service vehicles related to the gathering), a bicycle,skateboard, moped or similar device within the streets or sidewalks designated for the gathering or festival.

For additional information, please contact the
West Point Tri-Rivers Chamber of Commerce
621 Main Street
PO Box 1035
West Point, VA 23181
Office hours Mon-Thurs., 9:00 am -1:00 pm.
Janice McGowan, Office Secretary
Phone 804.843.4620; FAX 804.843.2434
E-mail:wpchamber@verizon.net