The Crab and Cruise event was a blast. It totally exceeded my expectations. The food, service, entertainment and everything was outstanding. Not one negative from this guest. I met people from all over and the event had a spirit that I will never forget. Please keep me on your mailing list. I'm ordering my crabs today for the 4th of July and I can't wait to sit down and "get crackin".
If I had one suggestion it would be to keep the cruise part "adults only". Although there was nothing risque that occurred I just think it would be better with no little ones tagging along. Just a thought. All in all my husband and I had a great time. I'm ready to sign up for September. Hope you can bring back Smitty and the On the Edge band. They were awesome!
John & Geri D. Fredericksburg, VA
I had a fabulous time this weekend at the fest. Crisfield, MD is a very nice, friendly little area. We felt very safe wandering in the city. The band was the best i've heard in a very long time. Dance, Dance, Dance GREAT everybody needs to let their hair down. I truly appreciated the diversity amongst the crowd.
Lana M. Newfield, NY
I have just been looking at Patty Hancock’s photographs of the Crab & Cruise event in Crisfield on June 25. I have to say it brought back very happy memories for me. My trip to Crisfield remains one of my most favourite ‘foreign adventures!’ It is sad that I no longer have contact details for Val and Frank Guetens, or indeed the two charming ladies that I met at the sea-food festival all that time ago!
Sid C. Southampton, England
Had a great time at the crab feast and cruise. Met some wonderful people. It was excellent. Can't wait to do it again. Great weekend all the way around.!!!!!
Randall E. Goochland, VA
great time great people great food and know how to party enjoyed myself will be back next year
Bo H. Midlothian, VA
"I think we're gonna need a bigger boat" next year because once we all spread the word about how much fun we had, attendance will double.
Larry M. Fort Mill, SC
Crab and Cruise 2011!!! Great time, great people, great town, I'll be back!
Thomas W. Hampton, VA
2013 Crab Feast & Bay Cruise
Crab & Cruise Weekend
June 21-22, 2013
The Crab & Cruise is a two-day event attracting Maryland seafood lovers from across the country.
It starts on Friday with a food and wine tasting and culminates on Saturday with a cruise on the Bay.
In between is our famous all-you-can-eat crab feast featuring steamed Maryland Blue crabs. This is a sell-out event. Please get your tickets early!
Friday
Food, Wine, and Music
June 21, 2013
Food and Wine Tasting
At 4PM Celebrity chefs Maxcel Hardy, Rudy Straker and Jerome “Rome” Brown prepare seafood dishes for you to sample. The delectable flavors are enhanced with award-winning boutique wines from Sugarleaf Vineyards in North Garden, Virginia, along with beer and cocktails. Enjoy great seafood and explore new wines while listening to smooth jazz, R&B and blues by The Philly George Project.
Crab Place Party
At 9PM party with Blue Stone Circle, the house band at Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville in Orlando, Florida. They've been a mainstay at Walt Disney World’s Pleasure Island for years, thrilling audiences from all over the world. They will be under the tent with drinks available until 1:30AM.
How do I get to The Crab Place™?
From US-13 take MD-413 South. Once you're in Crisfield, we're on the right at 504 Maryland Ave.
Saturday
Crab & Cruise
June 22, 2013
Crab Feast
Don't miss it! The crab feast starts at 4PM, but come early. The Philly George Project performs from 3PM until 7PM. Have a snack and a beverage, but save room because at 4PM we serve fresh steamed Maryland Blue crabs, steamed clams, shrimp, corn on the cob, hush puppies, fries, meatballs, chicken wings and Smith Island cake!
Bay Cruise
At 7PM we cruise with Blue Stone Circle playing Top 40s, Classic Rock, Pop, Contemporary Rock, R&B, Blues, Funk, beach music and many well-known party standards.
Crab Place Party
After the cruise the party returns to The Crab Place™ where On The Edge performs a wide variety of pop hits from sixty's Motown to modern top 40's and everything in between, even a little bit of country. They will be under the tent with drinks available from 9:30PM–1:30AM.
An all-you-can-eat crab feast, sunset on the Chesapeake, and three bands keep the party moving!