BITES
20+ Food Vendors Including:
Beye Beignets, Bruiser’s Grill, Conrad’s Crabs, Corky’s Crab Cakes, Taco Love Grill, and more! Here’s a taste of what you can expect:
🦀♨️ steamed crabs by Conrad’s Crabs
🦀🎂 crab cakes
🦀🌮 crab tacos
🦀🥨 crab pretzels
🦀🍔 crab sandwiches
🍋🦪 briny oysters
🍟🍟 salty fries
🌽🍤 hearty sides
🥝🥭 fruity refreshers
🍺🍻 cold beer
🍹🧉 crisp cocktails
SIPS
🍹Cocktails by Blind Tiger Mobile Bar
🍋Lemonade
🥝Juices
🥤Dirty Pop
🍺 Beer
⭐️ and more to be announced!
LIVE MUSIC
Rick and the Revolving Doors will be performing!
PRESENTED BY
SPONSORED BY
Frequently Asked Questions
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General Admission Tickets
- Admission into the festival
- One-year subscription to Baltimore magazine
- Live music
- Access to purchase all food, drink and retail vendors (individual vendor prices vary)
VIP Tickets
- Admission into the festival
- One-year subscription to Baltimore magazine
- Live music
- Access to purchase all food, drink and retail vendors (individual vendor prices vary)
- One hour exclusive early entry!
- Souvenir pint glass (must register by June 21)
- Guaranteed seating
Kids – 12 & Under Free – please note, kids must be accompanied by an adult!
Includes admission into the festival. All food and drink can be purchased with cash and card. Prices vary.
Steamed Crabs
Steamed crabs are NOT included in your entry ticket. You are able to purchase crab for an additional cost, in advance, online via this link: COMING SOON!
This event has a tendency to sell out – get your tickets today!
While we love fido, pets are not permitted at the event.
Please have your printed ticket or ticket barcode pulled up on your phone while waiting in line. Please have a valid 21+ ID available.
Food and drink vendors will be accepting cash and card. Food is not included in your ticket purchase.
Steamed crabs must be purchased online via this link: COMING SOON in advanced of the event, and in addition to your ticket.
We are not able to issue refunds, but all ticket purchases are fully transferrable. The event is rain or shine.
Blankets and chairs are permitted in designated areas outside of the pavilion.
The following items are prohibited:
- Weapons (knives, pepper spray, any concealed weapons or firearms, etc.)
- Outside food, drink, or alcoholic beverages
- Illegal drugs, chemicals, fireworks
- Backpacks, suitcases, coolers, or other large bags
All bags are subject to search upon entry to the event. Security reserves the right to request patrons to return prohibited items to their vehicle or dispose of these items; non-cooperation may lead to ejection from the festival.
Steamed crabs MUST be purchased online via this link: COMING SOON! in advanced of the event, and in addition to your ticket. Steamed crabs are available in 30 minute increments. Crabs will be available until 8:30 PM. In order to purchase crabs for this event, you are required to purchase a ticket for entry to the event.
Baltimore Magazine’s Crab Fest — Terms & Conditions
Tickets & Admission All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. The event will take place rain or shine. No food or drink is included with the purchase of your ticket. Your ticket grants access to the event, live music, and festival grounds. All food and drink is available for purchase from on-site vendors.
VIP Tickets VIP tickets include one hour of early access, guaranteed seating under the pavilion in the designated VIP section, and a souvenir glass. All members of your party must hold VIP tickets to receive early access and VIP seating.
Entry & Security Entry to Baltimore Magazine’s Crab Fest is solely at the discretion of security and/or Festival Organizers. We reserve the right to conduct security searches upon entry to ensure the safety of all attendees.
Assumption of Risk & Liability By purchasing a ticket, the ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risks associated with attending Crab Fest, including but not limited to risks related to outdoor weather conditions, food allergens, alcohol consumption, and physical injury. The ticket holder releases and holds harmless Baltimore Magazine, its affiliates, sponsors, vendors, staff, volunteers, and Festival Organizers from any and all claims, damages, or liability arising from attendance. Crab Fest cannot accept responsibility or liability for personal property or belongings that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
Photography, Video & Media Ticket holders and attendees consent to being filmed, photographed, and recorded as members of the audience. The resulting footage, images, and recordings are the property of Baltimore Magazine and may be used to promote Crab Fest in print, digital media, social media, websites, and any other promotional channels without compensation to the attendee.
Code of Conduct All attendees must comply with relevant statutes, laws, safety announcements, and regulations while at the event. Any behavior deemed unacceptable or likely to cause damage, nuisance, or injury will result in immediate ejection from the event without a refund, at the discretion of Baltimore Magazine’s Crab Fest security personnel, volunteers, staff, or Festival Organizers.
These Terms and Conditions are subject to change without notice and were last updated May 4, 2026.
Other questions? Contact [email protected].