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U.S. Oyster Festival Leonardtown

OrganizerSt. Mary's County Rotary ClubUnclaimed

Dates
Oct 18–19, 2026
Next date
Oct 18, 2026
Location
Leonardtown, MD

About the event

Our finest local farms offer up their freshest oysters in their full-flavored nudity for you to slurp and savor, one scrumptious shell at a time! Kids are enchanted by tales from the Chesapeake Bay and the friends who depend on the waters to thrive, followed by a meet and greet and photo op. America’s best shuckers from across the country show off their speed and accuracy competing to be named the US National Champion! Raw, scalded, smoked, grilled, or sauced - in po'boys, tacos, stews, soups and more, or just chillin’ on the half shell; time to get your slurp on! A new larger music stage, a second community stage, and the new opening party, Shuckengrüv, get you grooving your way through the festival fun! From wood carvings, ceramics, and paintings to sauces, spices,and rubs to attic treasures and treats, over 50 local vendors offer quality items for the casual shopper and collector t...

Dates & schedule

  • Oct 18, 2026
Venue
Leonardtown, MD
42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Good fit for
Art & Photography
On-site amenities
food trucks family friendly