Town of Onancock recently issued the following announcement.
THIRD ANNUAL CRAB CRACKIN’
Saturday, August 21, 2021
4:00 PM 8:00 PM
Historical Society of the Eastern Shore of Virginia (map)
Don’t miss the third annual all-you-can-eat Crab Crackin’ at Ker Place, presented by Taylor Bank, on Saturday, Aug. 21. On the front lawn of the Onancock landmark, the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society will host the feast to showcase the Shore’s agricultural and aquacultural bounty with live music sponsored by Weichert, Realtors® – Mason-Davis. This year’s Crab Crackin’ will serve as a fundraiser for the repairing and repainting of Onancock’s Hopkins & Bro. Store. The event will run from 4 to 8 p.m. The menu includes steamed blue crabs; shrimp steam with potatoes, sweet corn, and sausage; barbecue; coleslaw; beer and wine (limited quantity of beer and wine included, with additional available for purchase).
Tickets for the general public are $60 each. Visit shorehistory.org/ticketsales to buy. The emailed receipt will serve as your ticket so be sure to bring it with you on Aug. 21. Want to gather with a group of friends or family? A new offering called the “Crab Pod” might fit the bill. This civic sponsorship includes event tickets for 10 plus additional beverage tickets and a 10’ x 10’ hospitality tent with private setup including table; chairs; condiments; crab-picking tools; trashcan, etc. We’d like to thank Mallards Restaurants & Catering for their generous support as a business sponsor. Business sponsorships are available at the $1,000 and $500 levels. To purchase a sponsorship, please call 757-787-8012 or email marketing@shorehistory.org. Ker Place is located at 69 Market Street in Onancock.
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