Schedule Of Events

9:00AM : 61st Crab Cooking Contest

A Panel Of Food Experts Will Choose The Most Mouthwatering Entries In The Contest's Four Categories: Appetizer, Soup/Salad, Main Dish, And Crab Cakes. Judges Will Evaluate Entries Based On Appearance, Overall Flavor, Crab Flavor, Originality, Texture, Clear Directions, Ease Of Preparation, Ease Of Serving, And Appropriate Use Of Crab Meat. The Top Three Recipes In Each Group Will Receive A Plaque And A Cash Prize, Ranging From $50 To $100. From The Four 1ST Place Winners, Judges Will Select A Grand Prize Winner Who Will Receive An Additional $100. The Best Presentation Winner Will Also Receive Honors. At The End Of The Judging, As The Entrants Finish Cooking, Their Dishes Go To The Judges.  At The End Of Judging, Everyone Gets To Sample The Dishes And Pick Their Favorites.