SOUTHPORT, NC — Southport is gearing up for a favorite Labor Day tradition as families prepare to gather at the Southport City Dock for the Annual Children’s Crab Derby. The long‑running catch‑and‑release event gives young participants a chance to experience coastal life up close while competing for prizes in age‑based brackets.
The derby begins at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, September 7 with on‑site registration opening at 8:30 a.m. at the dock on W. Brunswick Street beside the Southport Yacht Basin.
Children will compete using a single crab line, bait, string, and net to see who can catch the largest crab or the highest number of crabs within their age group.
City officials describe the derby as a family‑friendly morning on the waterfront, blending Southport’s maritime heritage with hands‑on learning about local marine life. The event is free to enter, and families are encouraged to arrive early to secure a spot along the dock.
Pre‑registration is available through the city’s website, offering parents a quick way to sign up ahead of Labor Day weekend.
For additional details, residents can contact the City of Southport at 910.45.7900
© 2026 CoastalCarolinaNews.com. All rights reserved.
Coastal Carolina News is the updated platform for bcdollarsaver.com
Be the first to comment