TICKETS NO LONGER AVAILABLE ONLINE.
But they will be available at the door. Hope to see you there!

The 3rd Annual Ocean State Oyster Festival is Saturday, Sept. 23rd celebrating fine R.I. oysters, music, and craft-beer culture!

An Oyster Fan ticket gets you a half-dozen locally sourced oysters from an array of RI-based growers; a local micro-brewed beer, glass of wine, or spiked ginger beer. Plus great live music & DJ's.

Highlighting fine locally crafted beer & wine, selected food trucks, area bands, activities for kids, culinary exhibitors, educational exhibits, a shucking contest, and People’s Choice voting! The festival was named "Best in Rhode Island" from Rhode Island Monthly and it's readers so you know we’re on to something.

SAVE $5 off ticket price purchasing before festival day!

Children under 12 FREE.
We’re tented, so the event is RAIN or SHINE.

PARTICIPATING VENDORS: Revival Brewing :: Grey Sail Brewery :: Jonathan Edward Vineyards :: Farmer Willie’s Ginger Beer :: Little Bitte Artisanals :: Yacht Club Soda :: Granny Squibb Iced Tea :: Shuckin' Truck :: Mike's Ice

LIVE SOUNDS: The Z-Boys :: Jesus Andujar Grupo Sauzon :: The Whenzdays :: DJ's Ty Jesso, Red Dawn, and Unkle Thirsty

OUR SPONSORS: Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy :: The Dean Hotel :: Campus Fine Wines :: Graphic Innovations :: Agniel Commodities :: Conntech Saab :: Studio Issa :: R. Murphy Knives :: Grinnell Bookkeeping :: Cable Car Cinema & Cafe :: WBRU :: Barton & Gilman :: William Raveis :: RI Rentals :: Ocean State Tackle :: The Nature Conservancy :: The Compost Plant

Partial ticket proceeds go to Save The Bay's after school youth programs.

For more information, visit www.oysterfestri.com



Stats from the 2016 festival:



Last year, 1,200+ attendees downed over 11,000 oysters from 17 farms (all located here in the RI); we diverted over 2.5 tons of compostable waste (including the oyster shells) from landfills thanks to our friends at The Compost Plant; and, donated $2,500 to Save the Bay's after school programs (allowing 250+ more youth to participate in their wonderful programs). We hope to up all those numbers this year with your help and your love of delicious Rhode Island oysters!

*ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS: Last year's event went so smoothly because of all the great folks who volunteered. If you'd like to volunteer, or know someone who would, stay tuned for the SIGN-UP SHEET coming shortly.

FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
It's all ages, but with a bar present, we'll be checking ID's and wristbanding at the main gate, so yes, to partake in the adult beverages, you'll need to be 21+.

What's the parking situation?
There's no dedicated parking lot, but there's plenty of on-street parking available all along South Water St. and South Main Street. There will be a drop-off spot near the main gate and limited handicapped parking near the main gate/check-in area.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You do not, all pre-fest ticket sales will be on our list at the main check-in table, next to where day-of cash tickets are available as well.

Is it a dog-friendly event?
It is, we love dogs! But they need to be leashed at all times.

Are tickets refundable?
All sales final at this rain or shine event.