The Iron Heart Baltimore Bash - September 18, 19 & 20, 2026 (Not this year… next year. 2026)

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Matt how are the responses looking for attendance days? I'm psyched to meet up Friday after work, but probably wont be able to do it sat/sun. I dont wanna miss everybody

[Matt]

It’s shaping up to be a good turnout. Close to 40 +- so far which I’m sore will oscillate wildly between now and then.

[Chap]

Haven't booked a hotel yet. The William Fell Baltimore looks nice...

[Matt]

@Chap it is. It’s in a cool neighborhood too. It’s where we’ll be bar crawling on Friday.

[WhiskeySandwich]

@Matt sounds like the right night to be there

[Sage954]

@Matt end of September is usually peak season for big blue crabs. Doesn’t get anymore Baltimore than that…maybe Natty Boh. I’m in whatever the plan. Thanks for organizing.

[Matt]

I considered organizing a crab thing but it would be a little overwhelming for the uninitiated and it’s too expensive for those who might find it’s not for them. Happy to point you in the direction of a good place to get some though for any who are interested.

[Merv]

Gosh, haven't been to Baltimore in years! I may just have attend this!

[Sage954]

@Matt born in Baltimore and grew up in Catonsville. Closer to DC now. Agree with the troubles and cost for first timers.

[jordanscollected]

@Matt “how expensive could it be” I said to myself.

Then looked up Koco’s Pub

I will be getting the double

[Sage954]

Crab cakes and a bushel of steamed crabs are very different. Agree with you on the double. My order as well

[Sage954]

Teach you to pick them

https://nicksfishhouse.com/

[Chap]

@Sage954 said in The Iron Heart Baltimore Bash - September 18, 19 & 20, 2026 (Not this year… next year. 2026):

Teach you to pick them

https://nicksfishhouse.com/

'Crabs and beer a Baltimore tradition', looks like we have to do this!

[endo]

@jordanscollected said in The Iron Heart Baltimore Bash - September 18, 19 & 20, 2026 (Not this year… next year. 2026):

I will be getting the double

️ mee too

[Daniel San]

are delicious , would love to try those !

[Oaktavia]

Been a part of the Marylander culture for generations. My family has annual crab feasts every summer. The best part of crab picking is the "lollipop" backfin.

[Matt]

Crab cakes are easy. Kokos has very good crab cakes but it’s a bit outside the general area we’re in. I can see if I can find a good place closer to where we’ll be but if not and if you have transportation Kokos is a good option. I’ll see if I can put together some logistics for a steamed crab outing.

[Matt]

@Sage954 this place is closer…

https://www.captainjameslanding.com/

[sabergirl]

Count me in for crab-feast!

[goosehd]

Years from now, we will all sit around the table telling stories of how we got crabs in Baltimore thanks to @Matt