crabhacks 2025
join us for a day of innovation, collaboration, and creativity. whether you're building your first project or your hundredth, crabhacks is the perfect place to bring your ideas to life.
what you get
all meals provided
breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks throughout the day
free swag for all participants
t-shirts, stickers, and more from our sponsors
$1,000+ in prizes
win cash prizes, gift cards, and tech gear
teams of 2–4
form teams of 2–4 people
completely free
no registration fees, no hidden costs
10-hour hackathon
all day sunday
workshops for all skill levels
learn web dev, ai, mobile apps, and more
experienced mentors available
get help from industry professionals
build projects in:
web development
mobile apps
ai/ml
hardware
devops
blockchain
schedule
sunday
about
crabhacks brings together the brightest high school students from across the dmv region for an unforgettable day of building, learning, and connecting. compete for prizes, learn from industry mentors, and connect with fellow builders—all while creating something amazing.
crabhacks includes elements of both tech and entrepreneurship, making it a unique hackathon incorporating startup ideologies.
located in bethesda, easily accessible by metro, car, or bus. parking available nearby.