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Hundreds of people gather at the St. Paul Harbor parking lot from around Kodiak and the state to walk the shops and food trucks.
BRIAN VENUA
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KMXT
Crab Fest is a multi-day festival for the Kodiak community to celebrate the island's arts, history, and fisheries. KMXT Photojournalist Brian Venua attended several events and prepared this visual essay from the festivities.
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    Ben Townsend photo.
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