MEDIA ADVISORY: Join Watermelon Queens on Aug. 4 at the World’s Largest Crab Feast in Annapolis

Mar-Del Watermelon Queen Connor Vincent

ANNAPOLIS, MD – National and regional watermelon queens, in partnership with the Mar-Del Watermelon Association and the Maryland Department of Agriculture will participate in the world’s largest crab feast on Friday, Aug. 4, at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis to highlight the economic and nutritional value of watermelon and the increasing demand for locally-grown produce.

This special event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Annapolis, is not only the world’s largest crab feast but also a major fund-raiser that benefits local community and cultural organizations. Nearly 2500 people are expected to attend and finish off 350 bushels of crabs, 3,400 ears of corn, 100 Mar-Del watermelons, 100 gallons of crab soup, 150 pounds of beef barbeque, and hundreds of gallons of soft drinks and beer.

WHO:

Mar-Del Watermelon Queen Connor Vincent

National Watermelon Queen Madison Laney

Florida Queen Savannah Christensen

Georgia Queen Anna Beth Potter

South Carolina Queen Blakely Johnson

Mar-Del watermelon farmers

WHAT:           August is the prime season for Delmarva watermelons, a healthy summertime treat.  Maryland and Delaware are significant growers and suppliers of watermelons, a tradition that goes back well over a century. The National and Mar-Del Watermelon Queens, joined by Maryland and Delaware watermelon farmers, will slice and distribute FREE watermelon slices, and distribute giveaways including recipe cards. The MAR-DELicious Watermelon Promotion includes participation from a number of retailers in the region including Acme, Costco, Food Lion, Giant, Harris Teeter, Mars, Safeway, Sam’s Club, SUPERVALU, Ukrop’s, Wal-Mart, Wegmans, Weis and Whole Foods.

WHEN:           Friday, August 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The event will be held rain or shine.

WHERE:        Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. For free parking media should enter the stadium parking lot through Gate 2 on Farragut Road or Gate 6 on Taylor Avenue. Media should enter through Gate Y, which is at the corner of the Taylor Avenue and Rowe Boulevard end of stadium. Click here for event map.

NOTE:            Media planning to attend must RSVP by Thursday, August 5 to Jason Schellhardt, 410-841-5889 or Jason.schellhardt@maryland.gov.

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