U.S. Oyster Festival Leonardtown
- 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
