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🦀 All You Can Eat Crabs at the 6th Annual Crab Slam! 🦀

Join us on Saturday, August 1st, from 12:00 PM–4:00 PM at The Shanty for an afternoon of fresh, all-you-can-eat crabs on the Cape Charles waterfront.

Your ticket includes: 🦀 All-you-can-eat steamed crabs 🌽 Corn on the cob 🥔 Potatoes 🌭 Sausage

🎟 Presale: $50 per person

🎟 At the Door: $70 per person (if tickets are still available)

Please Note: Online ticket sales end July 30th. Tickets may sell out before the event, and tickets at the door are not guaranteed. We strongly encourage purchasing your tickets in advance.

Bring your appetite, enjoy the waterfront, and kick off Crab Slam weekend with great food and great company!

Oyster Eating Competition – Think You Have What It Takes? 🦪

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Grab a partner and compete in one of Crab Slam's favorite traditions at the 6th Annual Crab Slam!

🗓 Saturday, August 1st ⏰ Competition begins at 4:00 PM

Entry is FREE! PLEASE ONLY ONE PERSON REGISTER PER TEAM

Teams consist of 2 people: 🦪 One teammate shucks the oysters 🦪 One teammate eats the oysters

🏆 Prizes 🥇 1st Place: $400 🥈 2nd Place: $200 🥉 3rd Place: $100

Whether you're competing or cheering from the crowd, it's always one of the most exciting events of the weekend. Sign up, bring your competitive spirit, and we'll see you at Crab Slam! 🦀🦪

REGISTER HERE

Get ready for one of Cape Charles' biggest and most anticipated summer traditions!

Join us for the 6th Annual Crab Slam, a celebration of the Eastern Shore's watermen heritage featuring the thrilling Watermen's Boat Docking Competition, fresh local seafood, cold drinks, live entertainment, and a day of waterfront fun at The Shanty.

Watch some of the Shore's best captains showcase their skills as they compete for bragging rights in this crowd-favorite event. Whether you're a longtime local or visiting Cape Charles for the weekend, the Crab Slam is an unforgettable experience for the entire family.

$35 Presale $45 At The Door Children 10 & Under: FREE

The Shanty 33 Marina Road Cape Charles, VA

Come celebrate the hardworking watermen of Virginia's Eastern Shore and enjoy an incredible day on the waterfront.

🦀 See you at the 6th Annual Crab Slam! 🦀