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Come out of your shell and get a little crabby with an Eastern Shore Labor Day Tradition spanning nearly eight decades. It’s the 79th Annual Hard Crab Derby, running this extended weekend. Credit: Crisfield Chamber of Commerce The initial “derby” event began in 1947 as the brainchild of newspaper editor Egbert L. Quinn. It served … Continue reading Happy Times at the Hard Crab Derby
The Howard County Fair is ongoing now through August 15. A beloved weeklong annual summertime tradition in Maryland, this year’s offerings are extra special for two reasons. First, our nation is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. That alone greatly enhances the ambiance and appeal surrounding the overall event. Then there’s the fact that this year marks … Continue reading The Howard County Fair—A Tradition 80 Years in the Making
It’s almost time again—time for one of the biggest barbecue-enthusiast events in all the region. It’s Smoke on the Rail in New Freedom, Pennsylvania. A vibrant community festival of annual acclaim, Smoke on the Rail is more than just a jovial get-together; it does double duty by playing host to the Pennsylvania State BBQ Championship. … Continue reading Smoke on the Rail BBQ Festival in York
Do you consider yourself to be the ultimate crab soup fanatic? Then it may interest you to know that the 2026 installment of the East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic is taking place this Saturday, April 18. Credit: Pexels An event presented annually on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront (at the famed King Neptune statue, no less), … Continue reading The East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic Returns to Virginia Beach This Saturday