Delaware Seafood Festival is the catch of the day in Rehoboth

Carlito Rodriguez, left, is presented the oyster shucking trophy from event organizer Ryan Stevenson. He shucked 12 oysters in the race. Rodriguez represented Fins in the contest.

Kristen Kwolek of Kristen and the Noise entertains the crowd at the event.

Enjoying the event from The Crab Cake Company are in back (l-r) Sheila Capretti, Carol Kinkade Molly McLaughlin and Veronica Augustus. In front are Ray Capretti, Michael Kinkade, Drew Flatau and Jill Giorgio.

Ryan Stevenson, left, and Jim Clark display the commemorative T-shirts sold at the event.

Eating crabs are Cheyenne Roy, left, and Tom Leed.

Working the Little Connie’s Kettle Corn booth is Dreama Jester.

John Gaglione, left, and Rich Coyle scarfs down shrimp during the eating contest.

Lower Case Blues entertains the crowd during the event.

It’s never too early to sled down Schellville’s hill.

Representing the Inland Bays are (l-r) Lori and Tom Whitehaus and Bryan Ochs, deputy director at the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays.

Noah Denehy, 5, gets a Spiderman mask from face painter Ashley Jeanne Dimeglio.

Dipping out cream of crab soup for the taste contest is Terry Gantt.

The Schellville train takes attendees on a trip around the Christmas area.

Bryan Ochs, deputy director at the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, speaks to the crowd about the importance of oysters and other shellfish.

The Starboard Crush Bar is hopping at the event.