Festivals & Events

New Year’s Eve in Talbot County – 2026/27

New Year's Eve first night in Talbot.

What’s more fun than a New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square? A New Year’s Eve Crab Crawl on Harrison Street in Easton, Maryland!

The annual Crab Crawl is one of the Eastern Shore’s most popular events, where hundreds of spectators gather in Easton to watch the state’s favorite crustacean crawl 30 feet in the air to celebrate the New Year. A new giant blue crab, painted by a local artist, will debut at this year’s celebration.

You can make a night of it by adding in the Avalon Theatre’s New Year’s Eve Rock-N-Ramble. Starting at 7 p.m., the evening features live music from local home-grown bands from across the Mid-Shore. Or, you can toast to the New Year with the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra at Christ Church from 7-9 p.m.

Whether you’re seeking an elegant fine-dining experience, a cozy bistro, or a laid-back pub, many of Talbot County’s restaurants are staying open late or offering special menus for celebrate the New Year. Reservations are encouraged.

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