EL DORADO SEARCH AND RESCUE

40TH ANNUAL CRAB FEED

SATURDAY JANUARY 24, 2026

VIP Table Entry at 4:30pm, General Admission at 5pm

EL DORADO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS ⟡ FORNI BUILDING ⟡ PLACERVILLE, CA

Proceeds benefit El Dorado Search and Rescue Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, “SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE”.

El Dorado Search and Rescue Crab Feed Mascot called D. Claus who is wearing a search and rescue uniform, helmet, headlamp, carrying a backpack and a hiking pole

We're sold out of crab feed tickets. Thank you for keeping our community safe. Your ticket does more than buy a meal — it directly funds EDSAR's 24/7 emergency response, life-saving equipment, and specialized training. We can't wait to host you for a night of feasting, raffle and auction prizes, and music by DJ Grant!

Missed buying tickets? You can still help us save lives. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation by clicking this link.

Sponsor our beer bar! Promote your brand at our sold-out event! Email crabfeed@edsar.org for details.

A heartfelt thank you to our 2026 Crab Feed Title Sponsor, Straight Line Roofing & Construction.

Your generous support of El Dorado Search and Rescue demonstrates your dedication to our community and public safety. We deeply appreciate your contribution, which will significantly impact our ability to provide critical search and rescue services.

Our Crab Feed experience wouldn't be complete without the support of our amazing sponsors.

Raise a glass to MV Winery!

Say a sweet thanks to JoJo's Bakery!

Photos captured by Norcal Goal Keeping!

Image of a cartoon crab dressed in a search and rescue uniform holding a "Donate a Raffle Prize" sign

Donate products, services, or gift certificates to help our crab feed fundraiser. Email crabfeed@edsar.org to give back, or consider a direct donation to support our mission.

Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsoring merchants and individuals below for their crab feed donation.

Text that says Vista del MIRADOR WINERY in Somerset, California

Text that says 4 EVER COLD REFRIGERATION

Name of Julia Schwadron Marianelli who is a contemporary artist in the area of South Lake Tahoe, California

Store front sign for INTO THE NORTH in Cameron Park, California

Store front sign for Train Station Coffee Shop in Shingle Springs, California

Text that says The Vintage Collection Co for a shop in Shingle Springs, California

Image with the text Marty and Julia Hackett with elements that represent El Dorado County and emergency response

Image that represents a store called Natures Art In Stone in Placerville, California

Text that says Brady Caron & Josh Costas with hockey skates, sticks, and helmets

A drawing of a horse with the words Joan Thorne

An image of the head of horse with a lasso and ranch elements with the words Peter and Emily Thorne

Storefront sign for Lighthouse Nature Store in Placerville, California

Pop Art Custom Framing in Placerville, California

A snippet of a website for Pueblo María in Placerville, California

Restaurant store sign for Sportsman's Hall in Pollock Pines, California

Restaurant store sign for Diamond Springs Hotel in Diamond Springs, California

Image with text "Crustacean Command Center" with three orange crabs. The crab front and center is wearing a blue uniform. There are 3 monitors behind the crabs command center monitors showing crabs and blueprints.

When the call comes, we’re ready. Are you with us? Behind every search and rescue mission is a community that made it possible. Your donations fund El Dorado Search and Rescue volunteers with essential equipment and training to help bring the lost and injured home. Please support the team that's always on call by making a donation.