In Maryland, it's all about the crabs -- crab cakes, crab saute, steaming crabs piled high on a table covered in newspapers.

Let the jousting with little wooden crab shell mallets begin. Who's got the best crabs in Carroll County? That is the question.

From July 23 to Aug. 17, we’re asking readers to vote in our poll for their favorite crabs in Carroll County. Our poll options were determined from nominations you, the readers, provided here.

Winners will receive the honor of being named the Readers’ Choice winner in their community.

Want to help out and tell your friends about the best crabs in Carroll County? Vote in our poll.