Crabs are an essential part of Annapolis’ culture and cuisine, reflecting the city’s deep ties to the Chesapeake Bay. Many local restaurants and crab houses serve steamed crabs coated in Old Bay seasoning, crab cakes, and crab soups, drawing residents and tourists alike.
Crabbing in the Chesapeake Bay is a beloved activity that showcases the region’s deep connection to its waterways. With miles of accessible shoreline, Anne Arundel offers prime crabbing spots where both locals and visitors set out early to catch Maryland’s famous blue crabs.
On October 26, the Maryland Crabcake Festival invites crab lovers, enthusiasts, and first-timers to its home, just west of Anne Arundel County! From 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Carroll County Farm Museum, WJZ-TV and 100.7 The Bay will host this food lovers event. Full of the state’s greatest crabcake restaurants, with other various food and drink vendors, the smell of crabs and sounds of live music will fill the air.
Eating crabs in Maryland is more than just a meal—it’s a cultural tradition highlighting the state’s strong connection to the Chesapeake Bay. Known for its famous blue crabs, Maryland has earned a reputation as the heart of crab country. Get a taste of some of the best crabcakes the state has to offer by enjoying the following vendors at the festival:
Conrads Seafood Restaurant
Baltimore Crabcake Company
EW Becks
Flash Crabcake Company
Greenmount Station
Jimmy’s Famous Seafood
Koco’s Pub
Maggie’s Restaurant
The Crabby Pretzel
As you indulge in the flavors of Old Bay and lump crab, find a spot on the festival grounds and jam to performances by The Amish Outlaws, Doc Marten & The Flannels, The Jimmy Charles Band, and more. There’s no better way to spend your fall Saturday!
Tickets for the event can be purchased here. All children under the age of 12 are free, with a designated children’s area full of games and activities to help release all their energy. Parking is free, and pets are not permitted.
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