OysterFest

08/25/2026

Fraud alert: be aware of alternative sites trying to get you to buy tickets - these are not valid. Only purchase at www.oysterfest.org

08/17/2026

Check out this great T-shirt! It is yours for just a couple of hours volunteering at OysterFest 2026. Not only that, but your admission is also free. Giving back to our community is just one of the ways we all stay connected. Check out the available openings below and don't forget to select your shirt size!
https://oysterfest.org/volunteer

08/17/2026

We've extended our Food Vendor Registration until August 21st!

If you are a local non-profit and want to be a food vendor or at Oysterfest 2026, here is your last chance to sign up!

Food Booth at OysterFest? Food Vendor Booth $0.00 ALL vendors must be nonprofit organizations operating in Mason County, Washington with vendor proceeds going to the nonprofit organization’s cause. Vendors are required to show evidence of $1,000,000.00 liability insurance to participate in the eve...

08/05/2026

Hey everyone- OysterFest is now live on Instagram!
Follow us for updates and information. Countdown is less than two months away!

07/20/2026

August 15th is the deadline for food vendors and exhibitors to register for OysterFest 2026. See details and guidelines in the link below.

Want a booth at OysterFest? The success of OysterFest is largely due to its many vendors and exhibitors, which provide a variety of delicious food (both seafood and non) as well as education and information booths about stewarding our marine resources and our communities. What would OysterFest be wi...

07/14/2026

We are pleased to announce the music line up for the Microbrew Stage and the Bistro Stage. Take a look at this great entertainment scheduled and it is all included in your admission price.

2026OYSTERFESTEntertainment Schedule 2026 Microbrew Stage BAND SCHEDULESaturday10:30 – 12:00 Randy Linder12:30 – 2:00 Lester Crow 2:30 – 4:00 Hurts like Hell4:30 – 6:00 The VarmintsSunday11:30 – 1:00 The Fabulous Murph Tones1:30 – 3:00 The Spin-Offs3:30 – 5:00 Raucous 2026 Bistro Stage...

07/09/2026

Camping spots are filling up. Get your reservation in for OysterFest 2026! Reservations can be made for one to 5 nights beginning Wednesday September 30th through Sunday evening October 4th.

Stay a while. Camping & RV Reservations for OysterFest 2026Less than 30 minutes from Olympia, OysterFest makes a great day trip, however, with camping onsite and surrounded by hiking destinations and pristine waterways – fresh and salt — consider staying the whole weekend.OysterFest is hosted on...

07/03/2026

OysterFest is pleased to share the winning art poster for 2026. Congratulations to Janette Stiles with her acrylic art titled: "Treasures of Hood Canal". This painting showcases a vibrant array of marine life found in Hood Canal. Fun fact: We have several artists that have won multiple years. This is Janette's second year winning this contest. Her art is featured on her website: www.stilescollection.com

Her winning entry will be converted to our annual poster and will be available for sale in our souvenir tent. Additionally, it will be featured on the wine labels for the OysterFest featured wine at the Salish Sea Wine Pavillon. Congratulations Janette!

We had 10 artists with 13 entries and every year it is a challenge to select just one winner! We want to thank the following artists for their creative and talented work they submitted: Ilke Potgieter, Lisa Welander, Roselynn La Jeunesse, Juli Warter, Pat Denney, Rebecca McKee, Linda Cortesi, Judi Victor and Jaclynn Swope.

OysterFest 2026 is just 3 months away! See you in October!
www.oysterfest.org

06/21/2026

What a great time our Oysterfest Pearls had at Brinnon ShrimpFest. Beautiful day and friendly people. Thanks for a great day. See you the first weekend in October for Oysterfest 2026!

06/16/2026

Thank you to the artists who have submitted their entries so far. We do have some time before the judging next week, so we are going to take entries up until next Monday June 22nd. Please note the that the drop off location at the Chamber of Commerce will be closed on Friday the 19th. Here are a few more past winners.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1crlrZsvF5-VSlXnODHHGa1H8qFv3-6xSxrWg8r6tV9o/edit?usp=sharing