OysterFest
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 10am-4pm
CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
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.
Tickets are on sale now, including our VIP offering for the ultimate OysterFest experience, with discounted pricing for CBMM members. Save $2 by purchasing your tickets in advance online.
Celebrate the Bay’s favorite bivalve
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.
Buy your tickets now & save
OysterFest tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. Guests who purchase their tickets in advance will save $2.
For those purchasing online, festival admission is set at $22 for adults, $19 for seniors (65+) and students (17+), $10 for active and retired military members, and $9 for children ages 6-to-17, with all children 5-and-younger admitted free. At the door, the cost is $24 for adults, $21 for seniors (65+) and students (17+), $12 for active and retired military members, and $11 for children ages 6-to-17, with all children 5-and-younger admitted free.
CBMM members receive discounted pricing to this annual festival and others throughout the year. Adult member tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door, and all children of members (17-and-younger) receive free admission. CBMM members at the Family & Friends level and above can also receive discounted admission for two additional adult guests.
CBMM members become a part of the Chesapeake story, joining CBMM’s mission as stewards of the region’s rich cultural heritage. To discover all the terrific benefits of membership and join today, click here or contact Membership Services Coordinator Debbie Ruzicka at 410-745-4991 or druzicka@cbmm.org.
You can be a VIP
Celebrate OysterFest in style by purchasing VIP tickets. VIP tickets include festival admission, entry into the oyster stew competition with commemorative mug, access to the VIP Hospitality Lounge with a complimentary beer and wine bar, discounts at the festival bars, and more. The cost is $50 for CBMM members and $80 for non-members for both online and in-person sales.
More to know
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
CBMM MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
NON-MEMBERS CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
| Online tickets for CBMM members | |
| VIP | $50 |
| Adult | $10 |
| Senior | $10 |
| Student (17+) | $10 |
| Active & Retired Military | $10 |
| Youth 6-17 | Free |
| Child 5 & Under | Free |
| In-person tickets for CBMM members | |
| VIP | $50 |
| Adult | $12 |
| Senior | $12 |
| Student (17+) | $12 |
| Active & Retired Military | $12 |
| Youth 6-17 | Free |
| Child 5 & Under | Free |
| Online tickets for Non-Members | |
| VIP | $80 |
| Adult | $22 |
| Senior | $19 |
| Student (17+) | $19 |
| Active & Retired Military | $10 |
| Youth 6-17 | $9 |
| Child 5 & Under | Free |
| In-person tickets for Non-Members | |
| VIP | $80 |
| Adult | $24 |
| Senior | $21 |
| Student (17+) | $21 |
| Active & Retired Military | $12 |
| Youth 6-17 | $11 |
| Child 5 & Under | Free |