This weekend's rain didn't dampen the spirits at the Dungeness Crab Festival in Port Angeles. Dungeness crab is a local delicacy and there were lots of people enjoying crab this weekend.Port Angeles is about an hour from Poulsbo. It lies along the Strait of Juan de Fuca and is the primary point of entry to the Olympic National Park.
On the way to the festival, we decided to check out one of the wineries that is on the Olympic Peninsula. We came across the Olympic Cellars Winery, the first woman-owned winery in the North Sound. We tasted wines with names like Working Girl White, Go Girl Red, and Rose the Riveter.
They were in full fall mode at this winery.
From there, it was on to the Crab Festival. Crab was on everyone's mind as they lined up for a taste.
This guy was cooking up some Dungeness crab paella. In a very big pan.
The Grab-a-Crab Derby was popular. Five dollars bought 10 minutes of tank crabbing. If you got one with a special mark you could win a prize. A lot of concentration going on at this activity. And at least one funny hat.
If you look closely, you can see a crab that someone caught at the back left of the tank.
Fans of the Twilight book series can find a store just for them in Port Angeles. Forks, Washington is about an hour away on the western side of Olympic National Park.
Before we headed home, we had to try one last winery, Harbinger Winery. Located in a former logging truck shop, the interior is decorated in a fun, cozy, retro style. A friendly atmosphere and nice wines, too!
It was a great way to end the day in Port Angeles.
