(Sept. 29, 2016) The first official Berlin Crab Feast will bring an all-you-can eat seafood celebration to the downtown area Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m.
“DJ Big Al Reno,” also known as Tom Sholtis, will emcee the event, which is sponsored by Berlin Main Street, the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Area Council (LESHC) and Hooper’s Crab House. Funk-Shué will provide live entertainment.
The event will raise money for Berlin’s upcoming Christmas festivities and town decorations, according to Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells.
“Tom had the idea when we were looking for fundraisers, because we really want to spruce up the town for Christmas,” Wells said. “He said, ‘How about we do a big crab feast downtown?’ I loved the idea and we pushed forward with it.
“It’s the Eastern Shore. What better way to spend the afternoon than to sit with your friends and family and eat crabs and drink beer?” Wells added.
Tickets are $30 in advance for adults and $25 for children 12 and under, and include all-you-can-eat crabs and corn, provided by Hooper’s. Tickets are $38 if purchased on the day of the event.
“We work very well with Hooper’s,” Wells said. “They’ve always partnered with us and donated their buses for our events.”
Burley Oak Brewing Company and Fin City Brewing Co. will provide beer at an additional cost, with some of those proceeds benefiting LESHC.
“Hopefully, some people that haven’t been to Berlin before will want to come because of the crab feast and get introduced to the town,” Wells said. “Plus, if you’re a local, it’s a great day to be eating crabs without having to clean up the mess – and it’s for two great causes.”
Advance tickets can be purchased at the Berlin Visitor’s Center at 14 South Main Street between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Make checks payable to the Berlin Chamber of Commerce.
To download a registration form, visit www.BerlinMainStreet.com. Seating is limited, and tickets cannot be purchased online.
A rain date was set for Oct. 2.
For more information, call 410-629-1722.
“DJ Big Al Reno,” also known as Tom Sholtis, will emcee the event, which is sponsored by Berlin Main Street, the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Area Council (LESHC) and Hooper’s Crab House. Funk-Shué will provide live entertainment.
The event will raise money for Berlin’s upcoming Christmas festivities and town decorations, according to Berlin Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells.
“Tom had the idea when we were looking for fundraisers, because we really want to spruce up the town for Christmas,” Wells said. “He said, ‘How about we do a big crab feast downtown?’ I loved the idea and we pushed forward with it.
“It’s the Eastern Shore. What better way to spend the afternoon than to sit with your friends and family and eat crabs and drink beer?” Wells added.
Tickets are $30 in advance for adults and $25 for children 12 and under, and include all-you-can-eat crabs and corn, provided by Hooper’s. Tickets are $38 if purchased on the day of the event.
“We work very well with Hooper’s,” Wells said. “They’ve always partnered with us and donated their buses for our events.”
Burley Oak Brewing Company and Fin City Brewing Co. will provide beer at an additional cost, with some of those proceeds benefiting LESHC.
“Hopefully, some people that haven’t been to Berlin before will want to come because of the crab feast and get introduced to the town,” Wells said. “Plus, if you’re a local, it’s a great day to be eating crabs without having to clean up the mess – and it’s for two great causes.”
Advance tickets can be purchased at the Berlin Visitor’s Center at 14 South Main Street between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Make checks payable to the Berlin Chamber of Commerce.
To download a registration form, visit www.BerlinMainStreet.com. Seating is limited, and tickets cannot be purchased online.
A rain date was set for Oct. 2.
For more information, call 410-629-1722.