We can't wait until the 79th National Hard Crab Derby this Labor Day Weekend 2026 celebrating America's 250th with special exhibits and events already in the works!
Stay tuned!
Here are the 2025 Winners:
Parade
Best Fire Department: Crisfield
Best Marching Band: Crisfield
Best Float: Crustacean Pageant
Best Golf Cart: Crisfield Lions/Lionesses
Best Group Entry: It Takes a Village
Best Jeep: Mud Bog
Best Crab Derby Themed: Coastal Community
Best Overall: Fruitland P.D.
Crab Races
1st--"Big Bertha" owned by Abby Harvey of West Virginia
2nd--"Bean" owned/trained by Teagan Paul
3rd--"Brycen" owned by Brycen Lopez
Crab Picking Contest
1st: Sheila Ames, 2lb. 9oz.
2nd: Ruth Schoofield, 2lb. 4.3oz
3rd: Nakia Gale 2lb. 1.5oz

Last year's (2025) schedule of events:

Are you ready for some great entertainment this Labor Day weekend?

Grab your family and friends and dance away while listening to TBA, on Friday,

TBA Saturday night and TBA on Sunday!

These acts you will not want to miss--and we have a SPECIAL--Buy Friday and Saturday, GET SUNDAY's CONCERT FREE!

VIP Tables Available!

1 Day Concert-

VIP Table of 8- $80.00 (plus ticket purchase)

VIP Table comes with server

3 Day Concert Pass-

VIP Table of 8- $180.00 (plus 3 day ticket purchase)

VIP Table comes with server

Save $60.00 if you purchase the entire weekend package!

All tickets will be sold online. Sponsorship packages are available with tickets to all concerts. General admission will also be at the gate.

Call 410-968-2500 for more information.

National Hard Crab Derby Parade on Main Street Route:

Starts at Somerset Avenue and W. Main Street (11:00am, Sat. Aug. 30th)

Ends at 6th Street and W. Main Street