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Oyster Festival on Long Island’s Waterfront

The largest East Coast waterfront festival returns for its 28th year on October 15 – 16, serving up a mixture of activities and entertainment that the entire family can enjoy.

The event which originated as  a hometown parade honoring Theodore Roosevelt has evolved into one of the largest festivals on Long Island that attracts over 200,000 visitors. The Oyster Festival includes, tall ships, live entertainment, top-notch artisans, pirate shows, midway rides, and iconic oyster eating and shucking contests. The Oyster Festival is an alcohol free event.


Waterfront at Theodore Roosevelt Park
Saturday October 15 – 11am – 6pm
Sunday October 16 – 11am – 6pm

1 West End Avenue
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
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Free Parking and Shuttle Bus Service Available. You can get to the festival by rail, road or boat.