Oyster Festival
About this event
The Oyster Festival is a food festival in Oyster Bay, New York, at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and downtown Oyster Bay. The 2026 event takes place Oct 17–18, 2026. The East Coast's largest waterfront festival returns to the historic hamlet of Oyster Bay for its 43rd year in 2026, drawing up to 200,000 visitors. Fresh oysters, seafood vendors, amusement rides, a waterfront family zone, and charity fundraising fill the streets and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park over two October days.
Annual, third weekend in October
Location & directions
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and downtown Oyster Bay, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Frequently asked questions
When is Oyster Festival 2026?
Oyster Festival takes place Oct 17–18, 2026 in Oyster Bay, New York. Annual, third weekend in October
Where is Oyster Festival held?
Oyster Festival is held in Oyster Bay, New York, at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and downtown Oyster Bay, Oyster Bay, NY 11771.
What is Oyster Festival?
Fresh oysters, seafood vendors, amusement rides, a waterfront family zone, and charity fundraising fill the streets and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park over two October days.
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