Watch Blue Crabs Race At The Quirkiest Festival In Maryland
You’ve probably seen horses race, maybe even pigs race, but how about blue crabs? Only in Maryland! Check out the state’s quirkiest festival that’s home to the National Hard Crab Derby. Yes, it’s a real thing and you can only find it right here in the Old Line State. Read on for the details and mark your calendar!
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The National Hard Crab Derby takes place every Labor Day weekend in Crisfield, Maryland.
According to the event website, "Fifty live crabs at a time are launched from the wooden "crab cake track" onto a wet flat surface pitched at an angle. The first crabs off the surface are the winners of that heat."
Bet you never thought you'd cheer on blue crabs before. It's quite a sight. Go ahead and keep your Labor Day weekend open. You're going to want to see this.
Jamie Alvarenga is a writer and editor for Only In Your State.
She spends her time chasing around a curious toddler and going on coffee-fueled adventures throughout Maryland. Contact: jalvarenga@onlyinyourstate.com
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