The East Coast’s largest waterfront festival will return this fall to the streets of Oyster Bay. Supervisor Joseph Saladino, his colleagues on the Town Board and organizers and sponsors of the 40th Oyster Festival announced the return of the iconic seaside festival this October 14th and 15th. Supervisor Saladino, together with Councilwoman Vicki Walsh, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca and Receiver Jeff Pravato; Oyster Festival Co-Producer Harlan Friedman, Oyster Bay/East Norwich Rotary President Monica Rubin and Las Vegas Sands Representative former Governor David Patterson, made the announcement along the waterfront with the help of a friendly pirate.
“We’re thrilled to welcome back the Oyster Festival as this family fun outing has been a staple in our community for nearly 40 years. From enjoying local oysters to watching shucking contests and shopping for handcrafted artisan goods and foods, the Oyster Festival attracts thousands of visitors while spurring economic activity and supporting wonderful local charities,” said Supervisor Saladino.
The Oyster Festival is the East Coast’s largest waterfront festival and attracts up to 200,000 people from all over the tristate area to Oyster Bay hamlet for this iconic event. In addition to delicious food vendors, various merchandise exhibits, amusement rides and a waterfront family fun zone, this year, the Oyster Festival will take part in the Town’s shell recycling program, through which the Town collects shells from local partners in an effort to help strengthen the marine ecosystem. Anyone interested in volunteering to take part in the shellfish recycling efforts during Oyster Fest can contact the Town’s Department of Environmental Resources at (516) 677-5752 or email Environmental@oysterbay-ny.gov.