Wellfleet OysterFest 2026
The annual Wellfleet OysterFest takes place the weekend after Columbus Day, October 17th-18th in Wellfleet. This two-day family festival celebrates the town’s famous oysters, clams and shellfishing traditions and brings together locals and visitors alike for a weekend full of hometown flavor and big-time fun!
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There is something for everyone at OysterFest: local cuisine, a fine art and craft fair, educational lectures, culinary programs, children’s activities, eco-tours, live music, a road race, and the annual Oyster Shuck-Off competition.
The ‘Fest is made possible through collaboration with the Town of Wellfleet, the support of many generous area businesses and shellfishermen, a wonderful group of volunteers and, most importantly, the weekend’s dedicated attendees.
October 17th-18th
10am-5pm on Main Street
RAIN OR SHINE
Tickets on sale now!
NO DOGS ALLOWED AT THE ‘FEST.
$35 General admission
Kids 12 & under FREE (there’s a ticket for them!)
EVERYONE NEEDS A TICKET FOR ENTRY – no ticket, no entry!
One thing you can always expect at OysterFest? A killer line-up.
Weflleet Oysterfest 2026 event schedule
Saturday, October 17 Oysterfest events
- 10 AM–11 AM — Lava Bomb
- 11 AM–12 PM — Lily Mae Harrington Band
- 1 PM–3 PM — Shuck Off Preliminary
- 3 PM–Close — Cape Connection
Sunday, October 18 Oysterfest events
- 10 AM–11 AM — Catfish (Teen Band)
- 11 AM–12 PM — Woof Woof Meow
- 1 PM–3 PM — Shuck Off!
- 3 PM–Close — The Invincible Casuals
