CRISFIELD  — The National Hard Crab Derby is known to be one of the most premier events in the City of Crisfield.

This family fun and “homecoming” community event recaps much of Crisfield’s history and hosts many events throughout the duration of Labor Day weekend.

With the City of Crisfield being designated as the “Crab Capital of the World”, events such as the Crowning of Miss Crustacean as well as the Little Miss and Mister Crustacean, the Crab Cooking Contest, Crab Picking Contest, Crab Races, Crisfield Bock Docking, Main Street Parade and a lot of crab on the menu all display the importance of our heritage and we would like to assure that this event carries on this tradition for years to come.

The National Hard Crab Derby makes Crisfield a destination not only for the locals, but for visitors from all over the surrounding areas.

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"The fairgrounds will have a children’s carnival with a variety of rides and the concert series at this year’s Crab Derby is fantastic as always," said an event spokesperson.  "We will be opening the event on Friday evening (Aug. 30) with the playing of the National Anthem followed by a MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE CONCERT. On Saturday (Aug. 31) we will be having SMITTY & ON THE EDGE back by popular demand live on stage. Both Friday and Saturday you can buy a VIP table for 10 people and have your own bar service for the night."

"On Sunday (Sept. 1) there will be some sweet tunes from TIM & SAVANNAH FINCH AND THE EASTMAN STRING BAND along with Line Dancing from THE DANCE BARN.

In addition to our phenomenal live music, we are also planning to have new attractions, including a basketball tournament and will be offering more entertainment, rides, food vendors and fun throughout the entire Labor Day weekend. On Sunday, there will be a special church service in the morning at Somers Cove Marina and a Christian concert with faith based entertainment.

The 52nd  Annual Boat Docking Competition at the Crisfield City Dock starts with practice at noon  and then festivities close with music and dancing at the marina followed by fireworks at 9 p.m.

Visit NationalHardCrabDerby.com for tickets and a schedule of events.

For more information, to be a vendor and/or event sponsor please contact the Crisfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center at 410-968-2500 or email office@crisfieldchamberofcommerce.com