OysterFest

OysterFest

Saturday, Nov. 7 | 10am-4pm

CBMM will host OysterFest on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10am-4pm, inviting the community to celebrate the Bay’s favorite bivalve with a day of fun for the whole family.

The OysterFest menu, of course, features fresh oysters served a variety of ways, plus other local fare, craft beer, and spirits. There’s also live music on two stages, an oyster stew competition, boat rides, a full schedule of demonstrations and presentations, children’s activities, and more.

Check back soon for more info on this year’s event and advance ticket sales, including our VIP offering. CBMM members save with discounted pricing!

Whether you prefer to sip, savor, or slurp Chesapeake Bay oysters, you’ll appreciate this beloved fall festival, including offerings from the Talbot Watermen Association and several local oyster farms.

You can also purchase a variety of Chesapeake delicacies and other food offerings via local vendors on campus, plus a beverage selection that includes specialty cocktails and an array of local craft beer options. All food and drinks are an additional charge.

You can join the oyster stew competition to sample offerings from area restaurants and then vote for your favorite to help decide which chefs claim the coveted title and local bragging rights.

The friendly competition continues with our annual oyster slurp-off contest. Interested participants can sign up on the day of the event.

All the oyster-themed fun will come with an upbeat soundtrack thanks to live music on both sides of campus all day long, and throughout the day, the Van Lennep Auditorium will host a variety of guest speakers on mission-focused topics.

OysterFest programming is supported by the Upper Shore Regional Folklife Center through the Maryland Traditions Program of the Maryland State Arts Council.

Children can explore life on the Bay through a range of themed, hands-on activities, including lawn games, model boat building, and more.

Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase commemorative OysterFest gear in the Museum Store, showcasing this year’s featured historic oyster tin.

OysterFest tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door for this rain-or-shine event.

During the festival, additional free event parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School, with a complimentary shuttle service running to and from CBMM.

For safety reasons, non-service dogs must be kept home during CBMM festivals, including OysterFest. Carry-on alcohol from dock or land is also prohibited.

OysterFest
Date/Time: Saturday, Nov. 7, 10am-4pm

Check back soon for advance ticket sales!