Welcome from the GOO ( Grand Old Oyster)

Welcome!

What is OysterFest? Well, it depends who you ask. One thing is for certain – it is the biggest fundraising event in Mason County, and this will be its 37th year.

Some people look at OysterFest as a place to enjoy dozens of different culinary delights including oysters, salmon, shrimp, hamburgers and many other treats in various forms. There is always something exciting and delicious to eat. Some people come to OysterFest to enjoy the music offered by many different bands and ensembles. There are several music venues; one or more are bound to be your “groove.”

Some people enjoy OysterFest as a place to taste many different brands and varieties of wines, perhaps with the plan of taking a few bottles home. Others enjoy the Beer Garden, where various microbrews are on tap and the crowd celebrates to live music.

For many, the highlight of OysterFest is the West Coast Oyster Shucking Championship, where contestants vie for cash prizes for the fastest shucking in both “speed” and “half-shell” categories. Past winners have gone on to national competition from this event and it tends to be a real crowd pleaser.

No matter what your particular interest is at OysterFest, the primary goal of the event is to raise funds for charitable organizations throughout Mason County. Every year tens of thousands of dollars from OysterFest profits are plowed back into the community in the form of scholarships, grants, and more. All vendors are non-profit organizations serving our local communities.

Please come and have a blast at OysterFest, doing whatever it is that you enjoy most. We look forward to seeing you there. And your dollars will go far to help your community. Welcome to OysterFest 2018.

Mike Barnard

2018 GOO (Grand Old Oyster)

FREE SHUTTLE BUS

Free shuttle bus service will be provided at Shelton Civic Center, Shelton Yacht Club and from the parking area at Shelton High School. Shuttles run on 30 minute intervals.

ON SITE PARKING

All parking is free! Handicap parking is available near the gates. Exit Hwy 101 onto Sanderson Way road and follow signs to OysterFest.

CASH MACHINES

There will be ATM’s conveniently located at the event. Check the OysterFest map for details.

SORRY, NO PETS, PLEASE!

Pets ARE NOT ALLOWED at the event with the exception of service dogs. Please leave your pets at home.

HOURS & ADMISSION

OysterFest is October 6 & 7 Saturday: 10AM – 6PM Sunday:10AM – 5PM Admission $5.00

NEED MORE INFO?

We would love to hear from you! You can leave a message at oysterfest.org. Join us on Facebook at OysterFestWA for updates on the event!