Crisfield is the southern-most town in the State of Maryland, located in Somerset County on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay.
2723 (city)
2880 (area)
37
Temperate but seasonal
3 square miles
Surface area of town is 46.36% water
The mission of the Crisfield Area Chamber of Commerce centers on promoting and supporting the local business community and the broader Crisfield area by elevating economic activity, tourism, and community engagement. Specifically, the Chamber promotes and supports local businesses by helping them grow and thrive through networking, promotion, advocacy and events. Through the Visitor Center, it helps boost economic development and tourism by showcasing the attractions and unique heritage of Crisfield, often referred to as the “Crab Capital of the World”. The Chamber coordinates and sustains community programs and events that bring people to the area and benefit local commerce. This includes signature festivals like the National Hard Crab Derby and the Tawes Crab & Clam Bake. The Chamber’s mission is about supporting business growth, enhancing community vitality, and promoting Crisfield as a destination for visitors and commerce. Many opportunities are available to participate and make Crisfield a better place to live, work and play! Contact the Crisfield Area Chamber of Commerce to find out how you can become a member or get involved.
Crisfield has long been referred to as “The Crab Capital of the World”. The city is located on the Chesapeake Bay off Tangier Sound near the mouth of the Annemessex River bordered to the south by the Pocomoke River.
Crisfield has an active Chamber which hosts many events including its two signature events, the National Hard Crab Derby, with crab races and boat docking, and the J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clambake, the largest seafood festival in the State of Maryland. It co-hosts the Stars and Stripes Fest (Independence Day Weekend) along with the Wheels on the Waterfront car show. Smaller community events include the Crisfield Halloween and Christmas Parades. These events help raise money to promote Crisfield and also help Crisfield area businesses and community partners.
Crisfield has a protected harbor which encourages fishing and cruising vessels. Many crabbers and oystermen bring in their catch via this harbor which is lined by seafood packing plants. The downtown area rests directly on the waterfront where there is a large city pier. The municipal wharf and much of the town is built on a foundation of oyster shells.
Somers Cove Marina is a well-maintained marina which handles local and transient boaters. It is the largest state-owned marina in Maryland. Amenities include 485 boat slips, a large pavilion, a hotel, a swimming pool, comfort stations, laundry facilities, and three launching ramps. The marina is close to the downtown area of Crisfield. It has a shuttle set-vice.
