The East Coast’s largest seaside festival will return to the streets of Oyster Bay and historic Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
For over 40 years, the beautiful and historic hamlet of Oyster Bay, New York, has been the locale for an outstanding weekend of family, fun, food, and festivities, attracting more than 150,000 attendees!
Oyster Fest 2024 boasts the traditional excitement of oyster shucking and oyster eating contests, a huge artisan and crafts pavilion, Newton Shows amusement rides and games, the Sands Beer Garden, and continuous live entertainment on three stages.
“The Oyster Fest showcases our beautiful Town and historic sites in Oyster Bay while helping to raise charitable funds for local not-for-profit organizations,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “So, when you’re eating an oyster from our waterways, drinking a beverage from the local brewing company, or shopping in our downtown, you can feel especially good knowing that a portion of your dollars supports local charities.”
“We’re also putting the local oyster back in Oyster Fest, and we are thrilled that over a dozen Long Island oyster farmers are participating in this year’s festival,” he added.
Event food sales will help support local Oyster Bay not-for-profit organizations in enhancing their annual fundraising. When you eat at The Oyster Fest, you are giving back to Oyster Bay. The Oyster Fest Food Court is one of the largest fundraisers of the year for most of the organizations. For some, it’s their ONLY fundraiser.
Local Oyster Bay not-for-profits can apply for a portion of these proceeds by visiting www.theoysterfest.org/about-2/.
THE FOOD COURTS
The Oyster Fest features two food courts within Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. The main food court, named in honor of one of the beloved founders of the Oyster Fest, the Tom Reardon Memorial Food Court sponsored by Flagstar. The second court is the Oyster Fest Seafood Court. Together, the two food courts are the festival’s heart and soul. With more than 60 food choices, even the pickiest of eaters will find much to savor. The main attraction? OYSTERS, of course! Raw on the half shell, fried or in stew, more than 60,000 oysters will be consumed throughout the weekend. Selections include oyster and seafood inspired, all American favorites, international specialties, desserts, beverages, and The Sands Beer Garden featuring hyper-local craft beer by the Oyster Bay Brewing Company.
ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy an incredible selection of music on The Len Rothberg Main Stage sponsored by Catholic Health has gorgeous views and a full schedule of exciting live entertainment from country-wide musicians. Check out the schedule and visit www.TheOysterFest.org for the latest updates and additions.
Children can enjoy entertainment at the West End Avenue Kids Stage as they walk down the road toward Beekman Beach for the carnival rides!
For more information on the 2024 Oyster Fest, please visit www.theoysterfest.org.
Information courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay.
