Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District will be hosting the World’s Largest Rubber Duck at our Little BIG Townfest event! The event runs August 11th through the 13th in Somers Cove Marina in Crisfield.
See the map above for all of our 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! We hope you enjoy our 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.
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
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 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!
Captain's Carryout
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
Gotta Lovett Creations
Coastal Creations
Peninsula Bath
22 Palms Boutique
Phippins Crafting Corner
Dark Diva Designer OILS
Laird Realty
JBCrunch
Organizations:
Lower Shore Health Insurance Assistance Program
Pastor Bo
A HUGE Thank You to our Event Sponors!!!
Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District Somerset County Arts Council
Somers Cove Marina Department of Natural Resources
Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. U.S. Coast Guard
Crisfield Police Department City of Crisfield
American Legion Auxiliary Crisfield Chamber of Commerce
Ward Foundation of Wildfowl Art Tawes Museum
Crisfield Heritage Museum Foundation Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake
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Other Cool Things to Do in Crisfield
Looking for other things to do in Crisfield for the day or why not extend your stay and really do things right?!
Visit these places by exploring these links and really have a fun day in Crisfield!
Wellington Beach
https://www.chesapeakeliving.com/tag/wellington-beach/
Janes Island State Park
https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/eastern/janesisland.aspx
Visit all 3 Art Galleries (get the card signed and receive a collectible photo print card--ask at a gallery):
Corbin Studio & Gallery
https://www.crisfieldarts.org/corbin-gallery
Somerset County Arts Council W. Main St. Gallery
Gallery 413
https://explorecrisfield.com/listing/gallery-413/
Crisfield Municipal Park and Pier
220 Mayland, Ave Crisfield, MD 21817
Cruises:
Smith Island
http://smithislandcruises.com/
Tangier Island
Crisfield Waterfront Daily Boat Tours (Special for this Event)
https://www.experiencesmithisland.com/
American Legion #16 (members and their guests)
Bike/Walking Trails
https://www.traillink.com/trail/413-rail-to-trail/
Kayak and Canoe Rental
https://explorecrisfield.com/listing/crisfield-kayak-canoe-rental/
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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
Airbnb
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)
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Helpful Hints
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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!
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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. Our local restaurants and shops will happily accept electronic payments.
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Book your boat tours to Smith or Tangier Island or Experience Smith Island early as they will sell out quickly.
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Directions
By car or motorcycle:
Google Maps: We are 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 come see us–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
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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:
