For a true Eastern Shore summer experience, the best way to spend Labor Day weekend is in Somerset County, MD. The Hard Crab Derby in Crisfield, MD has it all, including contests like crab races, a boat docking competition, and the fastest crab picking around! Then head over to Deal Island, MD, to watch single-masted oyster boats speed across the water in a thrilling race at the Skipjack Races & Festival. There’s nothing like Labor Day weekend in Somerset County, MD!
Visit Deal Island for Skipjack Races and Crisfield for 79th National Hard Crab Derby
79th Annual National Hard Crab Derby
Sep 4-6, 2026
All Day Event
Somers Cove Marina, 715 Broadway, Crisfield, MD 21817
2026 Labor Day Events at Crisfield, MD’s National Hard Crab Derby Weekend:
- Parade on Main Street
- Mike Sterling 10K race
- Crab Races
- Boat Docking
- Crab Picking Contests
- Carnival with food and craft vendors, live entertainment, and more
Deal Island - Chance Lions Club 67th Annual Skipjack Races & Festival
Sep 6-7, 2026
Sunday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Monday, Sunrise to 5 p.m., Races at 9:30 a.m.
Deal Island Harbor Beach
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Admission free until 4 p.m. After 4 p.m., admission is $10, and kids under 12 are free.
- 9 a.m. Church Services
- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Car Show
- 1 p.m. Parade
- 2 - 5 p.m. DJ Carpe Diem
- 5 - 6:30 p.m. Elvis Tribute Artist, David King & The Spin Outs
- 7 p.m. Bare Bones Time Machine
Monday, September 7, 2026
Admission is $10, and kids under 12 are free.
- Sunrise to 2 p.m. - Stan Yastrzemsky Memorial Fishing Tournament
- 7 a.m. V.F.C. Auxiliary Breakfast Sandwiches
- 8 a.m. Blessing of the Fleet
- 9 a.m. Heritage & Education Exhibits and Preferred Handicap Race Factor
- 9:30 a.m. 67th Annual Skipjack Race, Sponsored by Skipjack Heritage
- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Silent Auction
- 1 p.m. Practice Round for Working Waterman’s Team Boat Docking
- 2 p.m. Qualifying and Contest Working Waterman’s Team Boat Docking
- 5 p.m. Cass Raffle Drawings (by Miss Skipjack) and Awards Ceremony
This event is hosted by the Deal Island Lions Club and Skipjack Heritage, Inc.
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