The 2025 MRE vs Annapolis Tug of War

Get ready for the ultimate showdown on Second Street! Join us for an epic battle between Annapolis and the Maritime Republic of Eastport that combines fierce competition with waterfront festival fun.

Battle Ground: Second Street

Live Entertainment

Bands positioned by the water creating the perfect soundtrack for competition

Food & Libations

Vendors filling the parking lot with delicious food, drinks, and plenty of cold beer

Competition Zone

Tug teams commanding the lower street for intense battle rounds

Battle by the Bay!

Nice try, Annapolis! Your city dock construction plan doesn't phase us, and the tug will prevail! Second Street transforms into the ultimate arena where community pride meets friendly competition in a festival atmosphere like no other. With some special one-time rules:

2025's Special Rules

Tuggers, Assemble!

Each team fields exactly 15 determined competitors ready to represent their community with strength and tactical prowess.

Strategic Pairing

Teams pair off head-to-head, creating exciting matchups that will determine the ultimate champion of the Gulf of Eastport.

The Coin Toss Advantage

Decisive Positioning

A crucial coin toss determines initial positioning - will your team claim the (slight) uphill advantage or master the (tiny) downhill challenge?

This decision of whether to choose heads or tails can make or break your strategy as teams battle for leverage on Second Street's terrain.

30 Seconds
Maximum

Every second counts! Teams must give their all in lightning-fast rounds that test endurance, power, and pure determination. Cross the line or pull further than the other team.

Victory Conditions

Win 2 of 3 Tugs to Win the Heat

Teams switch sides after each round, and if one team wins the first two tugs, they claim victory immediately.

Most Wins Overall

The side with the most heat victories claims ultimate bragging rights

Take Home Glory

Winners earn the coveted trophy and year-long community bragging rights

See You in Eastport!

Nov 8th, Crack O'Noon!

Don't miss this epic community showdown! Bring your team spirit, your strongest friends, and get ready for an unforgettable day of competition, food, music, and pure Second Street excitement.