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Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant – August 20, 2025 | 6th Street Beach, Ocean City, NJ

Name: Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant – August 20, 2025 | 6th Street Beach, Ocean City, NJ
Start: 2025-08-20T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-08-20T20:00:00+00:00
Location: 6th Street Beach

August 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Celebrate one of Ocean City’s most beloved and offbeat traditions — the Miss Crustacean Hermit Crab Beauty Pageant! This original beauty contest for crustaceans invites families, kids, businesses, and organizations to enter their hermit crabs in a fun and creative competition.

The lucky winner receives the Coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and walks the flowery runway in true crustacean fashion. Costumes, themes, and creativity are encouraged!

🗓️ Date: August 20, 2025
🕠 Registration: Begins at 5:30 PM
🕕 Contest Start: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 6th Street Beach, Ocean City, NJ
🎉 Cost: Free and open to all ages