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Members get exclusive benefits and your membership with the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District helps to support public art and events! Memberships start at $25 for artists and $35 for individuals. Support the arts in Crisfield, sign up at: crisfieldarts.org/membership.

Updates on all of the events are on our calendar at CrisfieldArts.org under Upcoming Events. Check back regularly :)

August Events

SOCO Arts Members Exhibit and Reception 

Exhibit runs July 7-August 12

West Main Street Gallery

1100 W. Main Street

Enjoy the amazing art from the members of the Somerset County Arts Council with an exhibit and free reception.

Socoarts.org

Corbin Featured Artist:  Jackie Miller 

Exhibit runs July 26-Aug. 13th 

Corbin Studio and Gallery

4 E. Main St.

You will cherish Jackie’s beautiful watercolor paintings forever while they enhance your surroundings!  Silent Auction of her painting, Our Happy Place will be at the Corbin throughout her exhibit and announced on Aug. 13.

For more details visit:  CrisfieldArts.org

National Night Out

Crisfield Police Department

Aug. 1, 5:00-7:00

Somers Cove Marina

Everyone is invited for FOOD, GIVEAWAYS AND FUN!

DNR Photo Contest

Aug. 1 deadline 5:00pm

Crisfield

Submit your amazing photographs in order to enter the Department of Natural Resources photo contest!

https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/photocontest.aspx

Crab and Cruise

August 4, 5, 12, 26  4:30-9:30pm

The Crab Place

DJ Adam Dutch, will be playing on the lower level. And Hurricane Hazel will be providing crab-picking demos during the feast portion. It'll be a fantastic day in the Crab Capital of the World. See why it's called the Baddest Crab Party on the Bay!

For more information about each cruise and to buy tickets:

https://crabandcruise.com/shop?categoryName=Events 

Dinner in Spain Event

Lady Grace Bed and Breakfast

August 5

38 W. Main Street

Travel to Spain without leaving Crisfield!  Come in for a tantalizing dinner in Spain event.  Reservations at Lady Grace Bed and Breakfast

https://ladygracebandb.com/

Crisfield Farmer’s Market

First and Third Saturday, 9:00am-12:00 noon

Near the City Dock (10th Street)

Local farmers, artists and so much more! New vendors added weekly–call 443-783-2486 if you’d like to sign up to be a vendor.

Little BIG Townfest featuring the World’s Largest 

Aug. 11-13, 11:00-6:00, Sunday 12:00-5:00

Somers Cove Marina

Come see the WORLD'S LARGEST DUCK at our Little BIG Townfest!  Free concert, vendors, artists, photography contest, scavenger hunt, kids art fun and little and BIG specials from all of our local restaurants!  Coast Guard and Army truck displays!

Go to CrisfieldArts.org for updated information

Dog Days of Summer Art Exhibit

Aug. 16-Sep. 3

Reception Aug. 19, 3:00-6:00

Corbin Studio and Gallery

4 E. Main St.

A dog lover's dream art event!  Come see all our local artists with their doggie inspired artwork of all mediums.

Visit: CrisfieldArts.org for more information

Rock Snake Event at the Community Garden

Aug. 25, 6:00-8:00pm

Doug Swift’s Community Garden (Next to City Hall)

All supplies are included for this challenge!  How long can we make this snake Crisfield?  Go to CrisfieldArts.org to sign up for this event.

Always more events pop up! Bookmark the calendar to keep updated for things to do in the Arts and Entertainment District and the Crisfield community! Go to: CrisfieldArts.org

Come visit ALL three Art Galleries in Crisfield and receive an exclusive and collectable photo print card from local artist, Brian Sutherland! ($5 value)

Here's how it works:

1. Visit any of the three art galleries or the Visitor's Center in Crisfield and pick up a sign-up card.
2. Get the card signed by each gallery as you enjoy the beautiful art.
3. Once you've visited all three galleries, hand your card in to your last gallery and receive your personal photo print of Brian Sutherland's, Tranquil Breeze

Looking for some exercise? Bicycle your way around to visit all 3 galleries--from the Corbin Studio bike rack to the City Dock bike rack/ West Main Street Gallery, with Gallery 413 in the middle!

Bicycle Route Map for All 3 Art Galleries

Upcoming Events

Little BIG Townfest

Can you say ROAD TRIP?!? Cruise or ride on down to our very best Somers Cove Marina for our HUGE Little BIG Townfest featuring the WORLD'S LARGEST RUBBER DUCK!

There will be live concerts provided by the Somerset County Arts Council, a beer garden hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary, arts activities for the kids by the Ward Foundation of Wildfowl Art, boat displays by the U.S. Coast Guard and DNR, Crisfield Arts and Entertainment District fine artists along with free tours of the Heritage Museum and all kinds of BIG specials by our local restaurants and shops!

Go to CrisfieldArts.org for event information and sign ups.

76th National Hard Crab Derby

Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 1-3

The Crisfield National Hard Crab Derby is a favorite annual Labor Day weekend event on the Maryland Eastern Shore, a unique crab themed event that includes crab races, crab cooking and picking contests, crafts, live entertainment, beauty pageants, parade, fireworks and more. Known by many as "The Crab Capital of the World", Crisfield is home to many seafood restaurants and the Somers Cove Marina, one of the largest marinas on the East Coast. 

www.nationalhardcrabderby.com

Buy Your Tickets Now:

76th National Hard Crab Derby Live Concerts!

Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 1-3

There will be live entertainment every day of the Hard Crab Derby!

David King

Neil Diamond Tribute

Friday, September 1st, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m, in the Crab Bowl at Somers Cove Marina!

Smitty & On The Edge

Saturday, September 2nd,

at 7p.m. / 8p.m. - 10p.m in the Crab Bowl at Somers Cove Marina!

Elvis Tribute Band

Sunday- September 3rd

7p.m. - 9p.m.

in the Crab Bowl at Somers Cove Marina!

Go the website for information about the bands and how to get your tickets!

www.nationalhardcrabderby.com

Somerset County Library Programs

Lots of free programs for all ages! Check out somelibrary.org/ and sign up today.

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Have something to add to this event list? Email arts@crisfieldcityhall.com

About the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District:

The non-profit Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District (CAED) is the State recognized entity for the management of the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District. Maryland’s Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts help develop and promote community involvement, tourism, and revitalization through tax-related incentives that attract artists, arts organizations, and other creative enterprises to towns and cities across the state.

Thank you MSAC! To discover more about the Maryland State Arts Council and how they impact Maryland, visit msac.org