Snood Fest V Feb. 22, 2009
Yes it's 2009 not 2008,,,I typed the wrong year in the title,,Sorry
SnoodFest is an annual gathering of the TF Crabbing Board membership at the Harewood Park Community hall off Ebeneezer Road (near Chase, MD) every Feb.
We gather there to share crabbing experiences, techniques, stories, etc., to learn what's new on the crabbing scene, to feast on some of MD's finest delicacies and to break the winter boredom.
Generally around a hundred people show up (give or take another hundred or so) and everyone has a great time.
There are many members of this board with many years of crabbing experience, both recreational and commercial, and a wealth of information they are willing to share. We learned a lot at the last events and hope to learn more again this year.
No one leaves without learning something they find of value to themselves.
We have show and tell sessions and various demonstrations all relating to crabbing. There's opportunities to purchase materials for our favorite sport such as Soft Lay, Bungee, Topless traps, baskets, etc., etc.
It's the perfect opportunity to put a face to a name and make new friends and greet old friends.
Some bring projects they are working on ....
Some bring problems they need help in solving...
Just about everyone brings a covered dish of some kind for all to share.
Everyone is expected to bring their own beverage and to pitch in at clean-up time at the close of the event.
Since the hall is rented the event is held rain or shine.
We always seem to have an awesome menu of various seafood items and wild game as well as many delicious desserts.
It's an event that you don't want to miss
Details:Who-all TF members and their guestsCost- $10.00 donation per adult to help defray expenses and hall rental cost. Children under 18 years of age are admitted free.
Refreshments- We ask that you pitch in for refreshments & food . By bringing something to share.(covered dish,or something for the grill or dessert or whatever your specialty ?) We are planning on having Oysters & Clams again this year. ---don't forget it is BYOB
When- Sunday, February 22, 2009 1pm till???Where-Harewood Community Hall- (this is the same location that the Crabfest was held)
Address is:
12940 Community Dr.Middle River Md. 21220
Driving Directions:
From I-95 north or south
Take exit 67A to Rt. 43 E, Whitemarsh Blvd to Rt. 40 E
Rte 40 E towards Aberdeen/Edgewood
Right on Ebenezer Rd. (1st red-light)
3.5 mi to Harewood Rd.
Left on Harewood Rd.
.5 mi to Harewood Park Dr.
Left on Harewood Park Dr.
Harewood Park Dr. will end at Community Dr.
Hall is at intersection , blue building
Time-1 pm til ??
REFRESHMENTS!!-No Gathering of this important Magnitude would be complete without Refreshments- (Pitch in and BYOB) last years menu included raw & steamed oysters & clams, steamed shrimp, homemade crab soup, homemade BBQ, hamburgers & hot dogs, deep fried turkey, venison, and many other goodies- I will post a separate menu thread to develop a menu.
See http://www.tidalfish.com/forums/crabbers/253287-snood-fest-v-menu-sign-up-list.html
Some of the topics included will be:Snood construction and snood line building-a demonstration and hands on look at the construction and use of Snood lines-the type that the commercial crabbers use- Crab trap building and rigging-various styles and methods of making your own crab traps and floats and how to rig them.Crab Pot Making-(Beer Keg Steamers) a Beer Keg steamer capable of holding 1 bu. of crabs at a time.
The following items will be on display:
Commercial trot line - Boats and related gear (Bring your rig and show it off!)
Various trot line floats
Various trap floats
Various nets
Various Trot line rollers (AKA prop sticks)
Various trot line weights
Mounted crab display
If you have a favorite crabbing item or gadget or gizmo by all means bring it to show!!
Let us know what other topics you want to have featured.
We will attempt to include as many as time will allow.
Please do not relpy to this post.For signup reply to the thread Titled"Snoodfest Menu & signup" link is below signup early because we are limited by hall size to 140 persons
http://www.tidalfish.com/forums/crabbers/253287-snood-fest-v-menu-sign-up-list.html
Yes it's 2009 not 2008,,,I typed the wrong year in the title,,Sorry
SnoodFest is an annual gathering of the TF Crabbing Board membership at the Harewood Park Community hall off Ebeneezer Road (near Chase, MD) every Feb.
We gather there to share crabbing experiences, techniques, stories, etc., to learn what's new on the crabbing scene, to feast on some of MD's finest delicacies and to break the winter boredom.
Generally around a hundred people show up (give or take another hundred or so) and everyone has a great time.
There are many members of this board with many years of crabbing experience, both recreational and commercial, and a wealth of information they are willing to share. We learned a lot at the last events and hope to learn more again this year.
No one leaves without learning something they find of value to themselves.
We have show and tell sessions and various demonstrations all relating to crabbing. There's opportunities to purchase materials for our favorite sport such as Soft Lay, Bungee, Topless traps, baskets, etc., etc.
It's the perfect opportunity to put a face to a name and make new friends and greet old friends.
Some bring projects they are working on ....
Some bring problems they need help in solving...
Just about everyone brings a covered dish of some kind for all to share.
Everyone is expected to bring their own beverage and to pitch in at clean-up time at the close of the event.
Since the hall is rented the event is held rain or shine.
We always seem to have an awesome menu of various seafood items and wild game as well as many delicious desserts.
It's an event that you don't want to miss
Details:Who-all TF members and their guestsCost- $10.00 donation per adult to help defray expenses and hall rental cost. Children under 18 years of age are admitted free.
Refreshments- We ask that you pitch in for refreshments & food . By bringing something to share.(covered dish,or something for the grill or dessert or whatever your specialty ?) We are planning on having Oysters & Clams again this year. ---don't forget it is BYOB
When- Sunday, February 22, 2009 1pm till???Where-Harewood Community Hall- (this is the same location that the Crabfest was held)
Address is:
12940 Community Dr.Middle River Md. 21220
Driving Directions:
From I-95 north or south
Take exit 67A to Rt. 43 E, Whitemarsh Blvd to Rt. 40 E
Rte 40 E towards Aberdeen/Edgewood
Right on Ebenezer Rd. (1st red-light)
3.5 mi to Harewood Rd.
Left on Harewood Rd.
.5 mi to Harewood Park Dr.
Left on Harewood Park Dr.
Harewood Park Dr. will end at Community Dr.
Hall is at intersection , blue building
Time-1 pm til ??
REFRESHMENTS!!-No Gathering of this important Magnitude would be complete without Refreshments- (Pitch in and BYOB) last years menu included raw & steamed oysters & clams, steamed shrimp, homemade crab soup, homemade BBQ, hamburgers & hot dogs, deep fried turkey, venison, and many other goodies- I will post a separate menu thread to develop a menu.
See http://www.tidalfish.com/forums/crabbers/253287-snood-fest-v-menu-sign-up-list.html
Some of the topics included will be:Snood construction and snood line building-a demonstration and hands on look at the construction and use of Snood lines-the type that the commercial crabbers use- Crab trap building and rigging-various styles and methods of making your own crab traps and floats and how to rig them.Crab Pot Making-(Beer Keg Steamers) a Beer Keg steamer capable of holding 1 bu. of crabs at a time.
The following items will be on display:
Commercial trot line - Boats and related gear (Bring your rig and show it off!)
Various trot line floats
Various trap floats
Various nets
Various Trot line rollers (AKA prop sticks)
Various trot line weights
Mounted crab display
If you have a favorite crabbing item or gadget or gizmo by all means bring it to show!!
Let us know what other topics you want to have featured.
We will attempt to include as many as time will allow.
Please do not relpy to this post.For signup reply to the thread Titled"Snoodfest Menu & signup" link is below signup early because we are limited by hall size to 140 persons
http://www.tidalfish.com/forums/crabbers/253287-snood-fest-v-menu-sign-up-list.html
