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| Lexington Market Crab Derby |
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| Start Date: | 5/18/2017 | Start Time: | 5:00 PM |
| End Date: | 5/18/2017 | End Time: | 8:00 PM |
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Event Description:
The first crab derby was held at the old Lexington Market Grounds after an argument ensued as to who had the fastest crabs in Baltimore in 1859. In 1920, the quickest crabs were selected by local bootleggers to outrun law enforcement between Lexington Market’s catacombs and points all over Maryland during prohibition…these efforts proved wildly unsuccessful, but gave us crab racing as we know it today. Since then the Lexington Market Crab Derby has been held every year to determine the fastest three year-old crustacean in Maryland.
Hosted annually, the fastest crabs from across Maryland compete for the coveted Faidley/Devine Cup and to have their named etched into history on the winner’s trophy housed inside of Lexington Market. |
Location Information:
Baltimore City
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Contact Information:
Name: Lexington Market
Phone: (410) 685-6169 |
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Other Details:
LOCATION
Lexington Market
400 West Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21201 |
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