Frequently Asked Questions
What is the date and time?
September 20th 2025 with a rain date of September 21st 2025.
How much are the tickets?
$10 in advance and $15 at the door.
Will you have food other than seafood?
Yes, we will have food for all taste buds.
Where is the venue?
This years event is at Schellville, behind Tanger Outlets Seaside – 36470 Seaside Outlet Drive, Rehoboth Beach, DE, 19971.
Where can we park?
There is limited onsite parking. Additional parking is available at Epworth Church or the Rehoboth Little League Fields, and you can ride our FREE shuttle. Handicap parking will be allowed behind the Tanger building but is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis.
What if the weather is bad?
The event is rain or shine but if the weather is bad enough, we will use the rain date of September 21st 2025.
Does my ticket include any food or drink?
No, your ticket does not include food or drink. We will have some amazing vendors selling food and drink that will be accepting cash and cards.
What forms of payment will you accept?
Most vendors accept both cash and cards but it’s always wise to bring extra cash just in case.
Is there anywhere to stay close by?
Yes, Rehoboth Beach and the Lewes area offer an extraordinary number of amazing hotels in the area.
Can we bring in outside chairs?
No, but don’t worry there is plenty of seating inside of the venue.
Do you have stuff for kids to do?
Yes, we have plenty for the kiddos to do including vendors for kids, a giant slide, a mini golf course, ballon animals, a snow zone and face painting.
Do I need a ticket to get in?
Yes, $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
Is smoking allowed?
Smoking is allowed outside of Schellville but not anywhere inside of the venue.
Can we bring food and drinks?
No outside food and drinks are allowed at the festival.
Are pets allowed?
Only service animals are allowed, as defined by the ADA.
Do you need volunteers?
YES! We would love to have you volunteer with us. We also have it conveniently broken down into sections so you can pick when and where you would like to volunteer. The form to sign up for volunteering is attached.
Will there be a place to sit and eat crabs?
Yes, we will have numerous areas to eat crabs, but spaces are limited so make sure you get there early.
Can we pre-order crabs?
Yes, we will have crabs available for pre order on the website. You can buy them in ½ dozen quantities.
What kind of seafood will you have?
We have a bunch of vendors serving all kinds of seafood such as crabs, shrimp, lobster, oysters, soups and much more.
Can I enter the eating competitions?
Yes, please click on the tickets tab at the top of the website and select the payment option for the contest you would like to enter. Space is limited so don’t wait to sign up.
Will you have calendars and t-shirts available for sale at the event?
Yes, we will have both available for purchase.
Yes, the venue can accommodate everyone.
Yes, the venue can accommodate everyone.
I have a seafood allergy; do you think I should attend?
While we would love for you to attend it’s probably not the best idea. With so much seafood present, the risk of coming in contact with it is too great so we suggest you skip this festival.
