"Thousands are expected to attend the event, a well-orchestrated affair thanks to the many volunteers and hours of planning. Back on the menu will be Maryland’s infamous blue crabs, Maryland vegetable crab soup, sweet Maryland corn on the cob, barbeque sandwiches, all-American hot dogs, watermelon, draft beer and assorted soft drinks and water," the Bay Weekly says.

"The annual crab feast is the largest of the chapter’s major fundraising events. The club directs 100 percent of the profits to local community and cultural nonprofit organizations by providing grants up to $4,000. The grant application process will begin in the fall. Non-profit area organizations may contact the club for additional details about applying for a grant. To date, the Annapolis Rotary Club’s crab feast has distributed over $950,000 to local organizations since 2005.

"Dews says over 2,500 people attend the event each year, and that “equates to a lot of mouths to feed.” He predicts roughly 320 bushels of steamed crabs, 3,400 ears of corn, 100 gallons of crab soup, 1,800 hot dogs, 150 pounds of beef barbeque, and hundreds of gallons of soft drinks and beer will be served."

"The Rotary Club of Annapolis would like to thank all our guests who attended the 78^th Annual Crab Feast! We had 1,100 attendees who joined us at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on August 4^th for an evening of crabs, barbeque, corn-on-the-cob, and plenty of beverages on a beautful summer evening," the Rotary Club of Annapolis says.

"Since 2005, the Rotary Club of Annapolis has awarded over $1 Million Dollars in grants via the Crab Feast grant program and the proceeds from this year’s event will once again be donated to local charities.The crabs were tasty, and we raised money to contribute to local non-profits, but the best part was seeing so many people enjoying themselves over a traditional Maryland crab feast at the stadium.

"The Rotary is already planning for our 79^th Annual Crab Feast, which will take place on August 2, 2024 – save the date!"

"Held rain or shine since 1946, the Annual Rotary Crab Feast is one of the longest-running and most popular summertime traditions in Annapolis!" the Visit Annapolis says.

"Known as “the world’s largest crab feast,” the all-you-can-eat (and drink) event invites folks from near and far to get their fill of Maryland’s famous blue crabs – plus Maryland vegetable crab soup, sweet Maryland corn on the cob, beef barbeque sandwiches, all-American hot dogs, watermelon, draft beer, and assorted sodas and water – at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium each August.

"The Rotary Club of Annapolis directs 100% of proceeds from the event to the local community and cultural nonprofit organizations through grants of up to $4,000. Plus, the organization works with Annapolis Green, a local environmental group, to keep the Feast “zero-waste” by collecting and turning roughly 20,000 pounds of crab shells, corn cobs, watermelon rinds, plates, cups, cutlery, and napkins into “Christmas Crab Compost” that is sold to the public each December."

"BACK THIS YEAR – The Naptown Seafood Sampler! This sampler includes 8 samples from local area restaurants plus a drink (beer, water, soda) for only $25. Limited quantities are available so don’t miss out!" the ABC Events says.

"BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – Jimmy’s Famous Seafood is taking pre-orders for steamed crabs. A LIMITED number of steamed crabs will be available on-site without pre-orders. PLEASE PRE-ORDER BY August 1st, 2024.

"The Maryland Seafood Festival hosts loads of seafood vendors, local shopping and vendor options, a fantastic beverage selection with lots of local craft beer and kids activities. The Crab Soup Cook-off will again occur on-site on Saturday and tickets are available in advance. We are excited to be including many of the local restaurants in the festival. Once you are done enjoying the festival, please wander around downtown Annapolis (DTA) and take advantage of the many establishments within walking distance."

"The world’s largest crab feast returns for it’s 78th year! Held annually at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on the first Friday of August, the evening features crabs, barbeque, corn-on-the-cob, and plenty of beverages to help people stay cool on a very steamy night," the Reel Chesapeake says.



"Since 2005, the Rotary Club of Annapolis has awarded over $950,000 in grants via the Crab Feast grant program and the proceeds from this year’s event will once again be donated to local charities."

"The Annapolis Crab Feast is all-you-can-eat and drink, including large and #1 male crabs (the big ones) plus Maryland vegetable crab soup, sweet Maryland corn on the cob, beef barbeque sandwiches, all-American hot dogs, draft beer, assorted sodas and water," the Capital Region USA says.

"This special event is not only the world’s largest crab feast but also a major fund-raiser which benefits local community and cultural organizations."

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