The Crisfield National Hard Crab Derby is a favorite annual Labor Day weekend event on the Maryland Eastern Shore, a unique crab themed event that includes crab races, boat docking, crab cooking and picking contests, artisans, live entertainment, beauty pageants, parade, fireworks and more. Known by many as "The Crab Capital of the World", Crisfield has a rich crab history on display at the festival which shows the heritage and traditions of the area for all to remember, learn and enjoy! Events are throughout the city, while most are at Somers Cove Marina, one of the largest marinas on the East Coast.