National Hard Crab Derby

Every Labor Day weekend, people from all over the Mid-Atlantic region visit Maryland's southernmost town to see some 400 blue crabs compete in one of the most celebrated crustacean events in America, the National Hard Crab Derby. Sixty-four years ago, watermen brought their feistiest live crabs to race in the street in front of the post office.  Today crabs are brought to Crisfield from all over the Chesapeake Bay region and are raced on a slick, flat track in view of hundreds of spectators at Somers Cove Marina.

The festival has grown over the years, and now draws 8,000 people to Maryland's southernmost town. Over the weekend the streets are bustling with events and activities that will entertain and delight all ages while Crisfield hosts a Midway Carnival and the largest boat docking contest on the Chesapeake Bay.

Visit http://www.NationalHardCrabDerby.com for more information, and plan to join us for Labor Day.