Honoring the economic and cultural value of Rhode Island's shellfish
On May 1st, 2016 from 12PM to 6PM the South County Oyster Festival will take place at the Towers in Narragansett (35 Ocean Road Narragansett) sponsored by the Matunuck Oyster Bar. There will be food, live music, adult beverages and a shucking contest.
Tickets are $20 before April 29 or $25 at the door.
For more information and to purchase tickets click here.
The South County Oyster Festival will take place on May 1st at the Towers in Narragansett. The festival is sponsored by the Matunuck Oyster Bar to benefit Dylan Murano and Childhood Apaxia.
“The Oyster Festival will have a rock climbing wall from Rock Spot Climbing sponsored by BankRI. There will also be a silent auction with many great items including a complete wedding package, signed Patriots items, and much more. To visit the GoFundMe page for Dylan Murano click here.”
For tickets and more information click here.
The Newport Oyster Festival May 21st and May 22nd in Newport, RI.
“The Newport Oyster Festival will connect Rhode Island growers with the oyster-loving public, as well as the chefs and restaurants that serve them.”
For more information or to purchase tickets for this event click here.
The 2015 Milford Oyster Festival will be held this year on Aug. 14-15. The festival will be held, rain or shine, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14; and 10 a.m. to 6p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. Beer, wine, oysters and other great food will be available both days. Admission to the festival is free, with “The Gin Blossoms” headlining at the Festival Main Stage Saturday. In addition, the event features the Children’s Stage, the Harbor Stage and Festival Car Show, Big Toys, 200 arts-and-crafts vendors, amusement rides, schooner cruises, a canoe and kayak race, and the food court. For more information visit www.milfordoysterfestival.com. They are looking for volunteers – If you can help out for any part of the festival, please contact Tricia Koslowski, (203) 804-4263 or tricia.gilbert@yahoo.com.
To all that may be interested, the 3rd annual Galilee Seafood Festival will be held in the port on September 6th and 7th of this year. More information about the festival is available here!
The organizers are looking for seafood vendors to participate. In light of the popularity of oysters in Rhode Island, local farms who would like to participate would make a great addition to the festival. If you would like to sign up click here!