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Get Crackin’ This Summer

SESSION ONE: 
Saturday, August 17th 
11am – 3pm
(Last call at 2:45pm)
54% SOLD OUT

SESSION TWO: 
Saturday, August 17th  
5pm – 9pm
(Last call at 8:45pm)
62% SOLD OUT
 
on the water front at National Harbor

 

 

Join us for the 4th ANNUAL Maryland Tradition!  The Festival is an ALL-YOU-CARE-TO-TASTE extravaganza complete with over 50,000 crabs, lots of beer, arts & crafts, live music, family fun and so much more!

 

  

 

Here's what to expect with your ticket:

•LOTS OF SUMMERTIME FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
•ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE Over 50 beers and wines and a few spirits. All of your favorite craft beers and perfectly paired wines will be served to highlight the great summer afternoon on-hand. 
•ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE CRABS. Enjoy all the crabs you can handle during the four hours your are here. Our crabs vary in size from medium to x-large and will be offered at 6 crabs at a time, per person.
•BEER MUGS. Beers are served in our 14 ounce mug so you can
sit and enjoy the day.
•OTHER GREAT FOOD. There is Great Crabs and MORE CRABS and MORE CRABS and even MORE CRABS – but there will be other great food options as well including summer favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages, pit beef, barbecue and many others options available for purchase. There are no vegetarian options available.

Other than The Crab Menu items....other food is served ALA CARTE.

•LIVE MUSIC on The Main Stage!  Enjoy fun summer sounds from area bands. 

•THOUSANDS OF TABLES AND CHAIRS AND HUGE TENTS for
crackin’ to your heart’s content undercover with the beautiful summer breezes from the water. We’ve even ordered enough crab paper to stretch all the way across The Potomac and back.

 

 

ALL SHOW FEATURES are undercover- so Rain or Shine- you should be fine.

ENJOY FREE WATERMELON AT THE SHOW TO COOL
THINGS DOWN ON A HOT SUMMER DAY!

 

 

ADMISSION OPTIONS:
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

4 Pack EXCLUSIVE RESERVED PLATINUM GROUP TENT PACKAGE: $476
VERY LIMITED - This option offers 4 guests an ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE experience. Each guest will enjoy a souvenir mug and mallet; unlimited tastes of the beer and wine on-site.  In addition, this includes ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE Large Crabs, Corn on the Cob, Cole Slaw and Potato Chips. * Package purchasers will be guaranteed reserved tented tables on the PLATINUM TENT AND WILL HAVE ATTENDANTS TO HELP WITH FOOD & DRINKS.

2 Pack EXCLUSIVE RESERVED PLATINUM GROUP TENT PACKAGE: $238
VERY LIMITED - This option offers 2 guests an ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE experience. Each guest will enjoy a souvenir mug and mallet; unlimited tastes of the beer and wine on-site.  In addition, this includes ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE Large Crabs, Corn on the Cob, Cole Slaw and Potato Chips. * Package purchasers will be guaranteed reserved tented tables on the PLATINUM TENT AND WILL HAVE ATTENDANTS TO HELP WITH FOOD & DRINKS.

VIP CRAB & BEER FUN DAY PACKAGE - $89 ADVANCE / $110 ON-SITE  
(plus taxes and fees) This option offers guests an ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE experience. Guests will enjoy a souvenir mug and mallet; unlimited tastes of the beer and wine on-site.  In addition, this includes ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE Large Crabs, Corn on the Cob, Cole Slaw and Potato Chips.*  Ticket purchasers can be guaranteed communal seating under a tent.

BEER ONLY FUN DAY PACKAGE - $39 ADVANCE / $50 ON-SITE
(plus taxes and fees) This option offers guests an ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE BEER ONLY experience. Guests will enjoy a souvenir mug; unlimited tastes of the beer and wine on-site.  Crabs and other foods can be purchased ALA CARTE.*  Ticket purchasers cannot enter the VIP Crab & Beer Tents, but tables and seating are provided - some covered , some not.

ARE YOU DRINKERS HUNGRY??? OUR BEER ONLY TICKET HOLDERS CAN PURCHASE CRABS ALA CARTE AT THE SHOW FOR $30 - 36 for 1 Dozen and $20 - 24 for 1/2 Dozen each  ALONG WITH OTHER FOODS ONSITE AS WELL!

KID’S CRAB ONLY PACKAGE (AGES 13– 20)  -
$35 ADVANCE / $40 ON-SITE (plus taxes and fees)
This option offers guests ages 13-20 an ALL YOU CARE TO TASTE experience of Large Crabs, Corn on the Cob, Cole Slaw and Potato Chips.  Ticket purchasers can be guaranteed communal seating under a tent.

KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE!

Make a weekend of it - stay at the Gaylord National!
CLICK HERE and put August 17th in order to get this special room only rate!
Rooms starting at $199!
 

*Crabs are offered 6 at a time, per person. Other food items will be served one portion at a time.
*Last call is 15 minutes before closing in each session.
All Drink Items on the Drink Menu are subject to change and some brands and styles of beer and / or wine run out before others. Your ticket does not guarantee that you will taste any certain product on the list. The earlier you are at the show, the better chance you have of tasting every different product.
Advanced Ticket Sales will close at 5pm on the Wednesday before the event or 8/14/13 or when sold out. Advance tickets will NOT be sent to your mailing address, your name will be placed on the Will Call list. Tickets are subject to taxes and fees. You can gain entry by presenting a valid ID (Driver's License or Other Government Issued form of I.D. that verifies legal drinking age of 21). All ticket sales are final. No Refunds and No Exchanges. Ticket price does not include the guarantee of an autograph. Show is rain or shine. Chairs and blankets welcome! Please not pets. Management reserves the right to check all bags. No outside glassware allowed. All alcoholic drinks must be sampled from tasting glass/cup provided. Management reserves the right in our discretion, to remove any individuals for including but not limited to intoxication, fighting and / or rudeness without a refund. All ticket purchasers understand that their voice, name and image may be recorded by various mechanical and/or electrical means. All ticket holders release any claim they might havein law or equity in connection with the utilization of such material by Trigger Agency, LLC and authorize Trigger Agency, LLC and grant unto it or its assignees the absolute right to use said materials in connection with advertising, publicity, exhibitions, or, without limitation, any other purpose. Beware of “driving while intoxicated laws” and plan accordingly. Please drink responsibly.