There will be good music around town all weekend long. To kick off the dancing, DJ Decibull will be bringing the fun on Friday night with a family-friendly glow party! The Eastern Shore’s own Jimmy Charles and his band will be headlining the Hard Crab Derby with a concert on Saturday at 7 PM at the Somers Cove Marina. Then on Sunday at 4 PM, Mike Hines & The Look band will be performing in the Crab Bowl.
If you’re a pageant lover, check out the festivities early with the Miss, Little Miss, and Little Mister Crustacean pageants! The Miss Crustacean pageant will take place on Thursday, September 1st and the Little Miss and Little Mister pageants will occur the week before Labor Day on Friday, August 26th. All pageants will be taking place at Crisfield Academy & High School. Come out and support the local contestants!
Crab Racing
Want to race a crab? Hop in line Saturday morning at 9 AM in the Crab Bowl, to pay the $5 registration fee and earn the right to name a racer. If the crab you name wins first, second, or third place, you not only take home bragging rights but a trophy and cash prize as well.
If you have a delicious recipe with Maryland Blue Crab, enter the 58th Crab Cooking Contest by August 26th to earn the title of “prize-winning”. The contest will take place on Friday, September 2nd, at 9 AM. Enter into one of the four categories: appetizers, soups/salads, entrees, and crab cakes. Win a plaque and cash prize for first place in your category and one special grand prize winner will receive an additional $100.
The 43rd Annual Mike Sterling Crab Derby 10k Race & 5k Walk will be held on Saturday, September 3rd at the Crisfield City Dock. Enjoy the course at your own pace through the city of Crisfield and along the waterfront. Join us at the finishing pavilion for refreshments and the award ceremony.
Register to compete in the 50th annual Boat Docking Competition if you’re a working waterman with a work boat to dock! Gates will open at 10 AM to get ready for practice runs at 11 AM. Then, show off your skills or come out to Crisfield City Dock to watch the competition at noon. The Boat Docking Competition has a $15 entry fee, including entry into the Crab Derby.
Show off your proud Marylander skills in the Crab Picking Contest on Saturday, September 4th starting at 1 PM. Pick crabs for 15 minutes and see who can get the most meat! Cash prizes are given to the top three winners. Professionals and amateurs alike are welcome to enter!
Fireworks
Finish the festivities in Crisfield with an elaborate fireworks display on Sunday, September 4th at 9 PM. Fireworks will be visible from the Crab Derby grounds and other locations around town. Find the perfect spot to watch and enjoy!
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