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Don't Miss the World's Largest Rubber Duck!!!!

August 9th, 2023

August 11th - August 13th, 2023

"Rubber Ducky, you're the one. You make bathtime lots of fun. Rubber Ducky, I'm awfully fond of you!"

When the World's Largest Rubber Duck floats into a town near you, why not go see it and enjoy the festival that goes along with it?

Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District will be hosting the World’s Largest Rubber Duck at their Little BIG Townfest event!

The event runs August 11th through the 13th in Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield.

See the map at the bottom of this page for all of their local restaurants who will be participating in the event with BIG specials to be announced! There will also be ducks hidden at these establishments, so if you find them you'll get a little treat! Crisfield hopes you enjoy their little town and have some BIG fun! (HINT: bring CASH since many vendors only accept cash)

Note: Parking is on City streets around Somers Cove Marina and City Dock area.

Places to Stay

Why not extend your stay to an overnight or weekend stay?

Come enjoy some of these nice, welcoming hotels and AirBnbs.

Rodeway Inn at Somers Cove Marina (410) 968-1900

https://www.choicehotels.com/maryland/crisfield/rodeway-inn-hotels/md343?mc=llgoxxpx

Captain Tyler Motel (410) 968-2220

https://captaintylermotel.com/

Lady Grace Bed and Breakfast and Tea Room (602) 587-4277

https://ladygracebandb.com/

Airbnb

Crisfield Airbnbs

Janes Island State Park (410) 968-1565

https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/JanesIsland/Camping-and-Cabins.aspx

American Legion Post #16 410-968-2415

Reserve your waterfront camping spot (for Legion Members Only)

Helpful Hints

Parking will be along City streets (there will be some Handicapped Parking Spots available along the main entrances to Somers Cove Marina and the Crisfield Heritage Museum). The duck is only one part of the Little BIG Townfest event, so parking anywhere around the City Dock, Somers Cove Marina and Crisfield Arts and Entertainment District will be close enough to get to all of the fun!

BRING CASH! You will need to bring cash or go to a nearby ATM once you get here. Many vendors (including the bar) will only accept cash. Crisfield's local restaurants and shops will happily accept electronic payments.

Book your boat tours to Smith or Tangier Island or Experience Smith Island early as they will sell out quickly.

Directions

By car or motorcycle:

Google Maps:

Crisfield is an easy, beautiful Eastern Shore drive away from across the Bay or from Virginia. You’ll be using Maryland’s scenic Chesapeake Country byway and the Beach to Bay Indian Trail to visit–enjoy the view!

Directions From Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Crisfield, MD

Directions From Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel to Crisfield, MD

By boat:

Somers Cove Marina is offering the first 4 hours free for boat docking!

Radio in on channel 16, then you will be asked to switch to channel 9. From there they will guide you in.

Go to https://www.somerscovemarina.com/ for more information

If you would like to be part of this HUGE event, sign up to volunteer your time to staff the event on one or more days, or as a vendor by emailing arts@crisfieldcityhall.com or signing up at Crisfieldarts.org.

Please indicate your interest in this event here:

Volunteer application

Artist or Vendor application

Food vendor application

Now, enjoy some ducks! :)

Event Schedule

Friday, August 11, 2023 11:00-6:00p.m.

Special Events:

Concert by The Folk Villains 2-6pm http://www.thefolkvillains.com

Coast Guard Display 4:00-6:00pm (waterfront)

Crisfield Waterfront Tours all day (waterfront by Experience Smith Island)

Free Heritage Museum Tours

Fine Artist Exhibit (upper level of the Heritage Museum)

Kids Art Workshops at Tawes Heritage Museum Pavilions (by waterfront) 1:00-4:00pm

Duck Scavenger Hunt–go to all the local food spots on the map, find the duck, and get a treat!

Photo Contest for Friday – Take a picture of all the fun going on and upload to Facebook and/or Instagram using #LBTfestphotocontest, winner will be displayed in our Corbin Art Gallery!

Food :

LMEN Seafood

Billie Jo Chandler Catering

The Cupcake Lady

Local Restaurants (see map for locations and duck scavenger hunt):

Fisherman's Grille:

Duck-on-the-Water Patio Pail Drink!

Crab Pot Depot:

BIG crab and seafood specials

Water's Edge Cafe:

Duck says "Eat the Chicken" BIG Fried Chicken BUCKETS and Colossal Ice Cream!

Pay's Snoshack

Johnny Sweets:

Duckie Slushie, lil baby duck Smith Island cakes!

Gordon's Confectionary

Captain's Carryout

Drinks:

American Legion Auxiliary CASH BAR (covered pavilion in Somers Cove Marina)

Local Shops:

The Weathered Porch:

BIGGEST selection of antiques and collectables!

The Bay Gift Vault:

Largest collection of bucket hats and much, much more!

Tim and Doris's Country Store:

Little bit of EVERYTHING and a little duck pond to win a discount on your total purchases!

Art/Vendors:

Queen Venus

Scentsy

Nancy Willey

Blue Willow Sea Glass

Beauty In Art Store

Gotta Lovett Creations

Coastal Creations

Peninsula Bath

22 Palms Boutique

Phippins Crafting Corner

Laird Realty

JBCrunch

Organizations:

Somerset Early Learning

Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program

Pastor Bo

Saturday, August 12, 2023 11:00-6:00p.m.

Special Events:

Local Historic Storytelling by Joe Paden 11:00-12:00pm

Concert by the Vintage Blue Band 3:00 - 6:00pm https://www.facebook.com/vintagebluebluegrassband/

U.S. Coast Guard Boat Display 2:00-6:00pm (waterfront)

Eddie Somers Boat Display 11:00-4:30pm (waterfront)

Crisfield Waterfront Tours all day (waterfront by Experience Smith Island)

Kids Art Workshops at Heritage Museum Pavilions 1:00-4:00pm

Free Heritage Museum Tours

Fine Artist Exhibit upper level of the Heritage Museum

Duck Scavenger Hunt–go to all the local food spots on the map, find the duck, and get a treat!

Photo Contest for Saturday – Take a picture of all the fun going on and upload to Facebook and/or Instagram using #LBTfestphotocontest, winner will be displayed in our Corbin Art Gallery!

Food:

LMEN Seafood

Billie Jo Chandler Catering

The Cupcake Lady

Local Restaurants (see map for locations and duck scavenger hunt):

Fisherman's Grille:

Duck-on-the-Water Patio Pail Drink!

Crab Pot Depot:

BIG crab and seafood specials

Water's Edge Cafe:

Duck says "Eat the Chicken" BIG Fried Chicken BUCKETS and Colossal Ice Cream!

Pay's Snoshack

Johnny Sweets:

Duckie Slushie, lil baby duck Smith Island cakes!

Gordon's Confectionary

Captain's Carryout

Drinks:

American Legion Auxiliary CASH BAR (covered pavilion in Somers Cove Marina):

Local Shops:

The Weathered Porch:

BIGGEST selection of antiques and collectables!

The Bay Gift Vault:

Largest collection of bucket hats and much, much more!

Tim and Doris's Country Store:

Little bit of EVERYTHING and a little duck pond to win a discount on your total purchases!

Arts/Vendors:

Queen Venus

Scentsy

Nancy Willey

Blue Willow Sea Glass

Beauty In Art Store

Lenore Miles Art

Kays Craft

Wingspan Glass Studio

Coastal Creations

Peninsula Bath

22 Palms Boutique

Phippins Crafting Corner

E&K Customs

Laird Realty

JBCrunch

Organizations:

Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program

Pastor Bo

Sunday, August 13, 2023 12:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

Concerts:

Holly Grove Student Ministries Band, 2:00-3:30pm

Wisdom Flows by the Fantastic Pastor Paul Lewis, 3:30-5:00pm

Special Events:

Family Activities by Interfaith Chesapeake at Museum Waterfront Pavilions

Free Heritage Museum Tours

Fine Artist Exhibit upper level of the Heritage Museum

Duck Scavenger Hunt–go to all the local food spots on the map, find the duck, and get a treat!

Photo Contest for Sunday– Take a picture of all the fun going on and upload to Facebook and/or Instagram using #LBTfestphotocontest, winner will be displayed in their Corbin Art Gallery!

Food:

LMEN Seafood

Billie Jo Chandler Catering

The Cupcake Lady

Local Restaurants (see map for locations and duck scavenger hunt):

Fisherman's Grille:

Duck-on-the-Water Patio Pail Drink!

Crab Pot Depot:

BIG crab and seafood specials

Water's Edge Cafe:

Duck says "Eat the Chicken" BIG Fried Chicken BUCKETS and Colossal Ice Cream!

Pay's Snoshack