Date/Time
Sep 19, 2015
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Riverwalk Park
South Water St
Providence, RI
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Tags
food, For all ages, Local, Only in Rhode Island, Outdoors
Ah, the oyster. The Walrus and The Carpenter knew what was up with these happy little bivalves! Not only are they delicious and considered by many to be a delicacy, they also play a significant role in our state’s economy and aquaculture. The fact that this is the inaugural Oyster Fest makes one think, “What the shuck? It’s about clam time!”
This is a festival celebrating Rhode Island’s unique oyster culture. The event provides a platform to raise awareness about the aquaculture industry and to assist in the expansion of RI’s aquaculture economy.
A ticket to the Ocean State Oyster Festival gets you a half-dozen locally sourced oysters, a local micro-brew beer or glass of wine, along with live music, shucking contest, food trucks, a kid-friendly zone along the river boardwalk with the scenic Providence skyline as a backdrop.
Children under 12 admission is free. This is a rain or shine event.
10% of ticket sales will go to Save the Bay’s youth program, Explore the Bay.