Ocean State Oyster Festival 2025

The 11th Annual Ocean State Oyster Festival takes place on Saturday, Sept. 20th, 1–8pm, featuring 16 Rhode Island oyster farms, live music, craft beer & wine, and food trucks in 195 District Park, next to the pedestrian walk bridge along the Providence River.

Tickets are $15 per person in advance (Save 25%). Oyster + drink tickets available for purchase separately.

There is NO RAIN DATE, this is a weather permitting event.

Children/teens 14 and under FREE.

LIVE MUSIC: David Tessier's All-Stars (6-8pm) :: The Z-Boys (4-6pm) :: The Black Pearl's (2-4pm) :: Jake Hunsinger (solo)(1-2pm)

PARTICIPATING FARMS: Blue Acres Aquaculture :: Bluff Hill Cove Oyster Farm :: East Beach Oyster Co. :: Ninigret Nectars :: North Star Oysters :: Plum Point Oysters :: Quonnie Rock Oysters :: Quonnie Siren Oyster Co. :: Quonset Point Oysters :: Rocky Rhode Oyster Co. :: Rome Point Oysters :: Saltbox Sea Farm :: Saltwater Farms :: Sea Kist Oysters :: Thomas Point Oysters :: Walrus & Carpenter Oysters :: Watch Hill Oysters :: West Passage Oyster Co. :: Wild Goose Oysters

PARTICIPATING FOOD TRUCKS: Shuckin' Truck :: Sunset Farms Food Truck :: Newport Creamery Ice Cream Truck

PARTNERS & SPONSORS: City of Providence Arts, Culture & Tourism :: Ocean State Aquaculture Association :: Whalers Brewing :: Blount Fine Foods :: Graphic Innovations :: Metro Security Services :: Thirsty Productions :: Vinyl & Vision

~ OSOF also supports the Ocean State Aquaculture Association, which educates and advocates for sustainable farming in Narragansett Bay and its estuaries.

~ OSOF brings Rhode Island's coastal aquaculture community to the state's capital, providing residents and visitors an aspect of Rhode Island history and culture that began with Indigenous communities and continues today.

~ Ocean State Oyster Festival has been named a "Best in Rhode Island" by Rhode Island Monthly magazine!

For more information, visit www.oysterfestri.com.

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FAQs

Do you need an ID for the event? No, it's all ages, but Yes, if you want to drink it's 21+, we'll be checking ID’s.

What's the parking situation? There's plenty of on-street parking available around 195 District Park and garage parking next to the park on Eddy Street. There will be a handicapped drop-off spot on Dyer Street adjacent to the festival site as well.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket? No, all pre-festival ticket sales will be on our list at the check-in tent. Cash & charge tickets will be available on the day of event as well.

Is it a dog friendly event? Yes, we love dogs. But they need to be leashed at all times.

Are tickets refundable? Yes, on the off chance the event is cancelled due to weather. This is a SUNSHINE-ONLY event, any cancellation notice will be posted to our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Host or Publisher Ocean State Oyster Festival, LLC