The 44th Annual Maryland Seafood Festival
Sandy Point State Park will again be the host site for the 44th annual Maryland Seafood Festival, a tasty and entertaining tradition, with music, great food, exhibits, arts and crafts, and featuring The Capital’s 21st Crab Soup Cook-off and the Department of Natural Resources’ Maryland Fishing Challenge Featuring Diamond Jim Award Ceremony. This family fun and feasting event is expected to draw 20,000+ visitors from the all across the mid-Atlantic region.
The Maryland Seafood Festival is a rich tradition in the State and has been held annually for 40+ years, with the most recent 30 years being held the weekend after Labor Day at Sandy Point State Park.
That tradition has been built around a safe, family friendly environment showcasing the great seafood that Maryland has to offer while bringing people from all over the East Coast in the off season.
Some Hightlights Include; Live music performances, local charities selling delicious treats, creative craft booths, not to mention everyone’s seafood favorites, guaranteed fun is had by all!
Some Traditional Events Inlude; The Capital’s 21st Annual Crab Soup Cook-off, Department of Natural Resources’ Maryland Fishing Challenge, Crab Cake eating contest, and Crab Picking contest.
The Festival brings back happy memories with the traditionally held events and new soon-to-be favorites this year!
Event Schedule
Saturday Sept. 10, 2011
8:00am: Maryland Fishing Challenge begins.
10:00am: Doors open to the general public
11:30am: Crab Soup Cook-off begins
12:30pm: Phillips/Giant Recipe Contest
1:00pm: Old Mill High School Alumni Steel Band
2:00pm: J.O. Spice Demonstration
3:00pm: 9 Mile Roots Reggae Band
4:30pm: Phillips Crab Cake Eating Contest
5:30pm: The Reagan Years
8:15pm: Cowboy Mouth
Sunday Sept. 11, 2011
10:00am: Doors open to the general public
11:00am: Chesapeake Steel Drum Band
12:30pm: J.O. Spice Demonstration
1:00pm: Cantler’s Crab Picking contest preliminary round
1:00pm: The Rovers
2:00pm: Cantler’s Crab Picking contest preliminary round
2:30pm: Phillips Crab Cake Eating Contest
3:00pm: Cantler’s Crab Picking contest preliminary round
3:00pm: Kelly Bell Band
4:30pm: Cantler’s Crab Picking Finals
5:15pm: Steel Magnolia
Recap
What: Maryland Seafood Festival
When: Sat. 9/10/11 and Sun. 9/11/11
Where: Sandy Point State Park
Tickets: Adults $12 Online, $14 at the gate, Kids under 12 free, VIP Packages Available. See Link: http://www.mdseafoodfestival.com/secure-payment.php
Additional Information
Website: www.mdseafoodfestival.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maryland-Seafood-Festival/108414275855218
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The Festival will feature great food and drink along with National and local entertainment- Steel Magnolia, Cowboy Mouth, The Rovers, Kelly Bell Band and more! Get your discounted tickets online or at a local Severn Savings Bank.