World Is Your Oyster Festival 2025

Schedule

Thu Oct 02 2025 at 05:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

B&O Railroad Museum | Baltimore, MD

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World is Your Oyster Fest
Celebrating Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration!
A party with a purpose, the World is Your Oyster Fest is a celebration of oysters’ promise and our opportunity for Chesapeake Bay recovery. Set at the B&O Railroad Museum in the heart of Maryland’s historic oyster city, the World is Your Oyster Fest is the best opportunity to slurp to your heart's content and leave understanding how you can help the Bay's keystone species thrive. You'll learn why you should...
EAT OYSTERS (& LOCAL SEAFOOD)
- Enjoy a variety of oysters from throughout the Bay. Hear directly from the farmers and watermen who grow and harvest them
- Learn to "Shuck Like a Pro"
- Learn simple, celebration-worthy oyster toppings and recipes
- Experience unique beer, wine, and cocktail pairings courtesy of ORP's top supporting partners
- Savor delicious fare from Shell Recycling Alliance restaurants
RECYCLE SHELLS
- Celebrate the Bay-friendly businesses who recycle shell and ID the most convenient drop sites near you
- Sign the "Shell Recycling Pledge" and receive a badge of honor
SPREAD THE WORD
-Learn how ORP is leading conservation of the native oyster
- Experience oysters’ filtration and habitat creation power firsthand at the touch pool
- Cheer for shuckers competing in ORP's FOURTH official shucking competition! The winner can represent at the ‘26 U.S. National Oyster Shucking Championship Contest® in St. Mary’s County, MD.
Plus, enjoy live music, exciting raffle items, and a vendor village featuring oyster wares, gear and other goods!
If you are a restaurant, shucker or vendor and want to participate in the event, please email Kaylee Fleury, [email protected]
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Where is it happening?

B&O Railroad Museum, 222 S Poppleton St, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States

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