A Bivalve-lovers' bash celebrating Chesapeake Bay Oyster restoration!
Get ready for an unforgettable shell-e-bration at the Bay’s biggest bivalve bash, World is Your Oyster Fest (WIYO)! Enjoy the finest local oysters, seafood, and handcrafted drinks. Learn to 'Shuck Like a Pro, cheer for pros competing in the Tito's Handmade Vodka Shucking Competition, and learn why oysters are the answer to Chesapeake Bay restoration. As we mark the ORP’s 30th anniversary, this isn’t just another festival—it's a heartfelt celebration of the Bay's revival, the resurgence of its native oysters, and the incredible community that made it all possible: You. The party's happening on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the B&O Railroad Museum - don't miss it!
Don’t miss out on the best seafood and raw bar event in the Chesapeake Bay!
EAT OYSTERS (& LOCAL SEAFOOD)
RECYCLE SHELLS
SPREAD THE WORD
Plus, enjoy live music, exciting raffle items, a bustling vendor village featuring oyster wares, gear, and other goods!
Oyster Purveyors (MORE TBA!)
Annapolis Oyster Company
Baywater Seafood
Blue Oyster Environmental/Hoopers Island
Choptank Terrapin Oyster Company
Double T Oyster Ranch
Fallen Pine Oyster Company
Galatea
Harris Seafood
Hollywood Oyster Co.
Johnson Bay Oyster Company
Madhouse Oysters
Orchard Point Oyster Co. LLC
Oyster Girl Oysters
True Chesapeake
Restaurants (MORE TBA!)
Beverages & Libations (MORE TBA!)
Tickets
sponsors
Sponsoring World is Your Oyster Fest is a great way to showcase your support for a healthy Chesapeake Bay that's teeming with oysters! Download the sponsor opportunities brochure and contact Allison Albert Guercio to secure your space.