Join us For the 3rd Annual Oysterfest in The Port

DATE: Saturday, September 30, 2023

LOCATION: The Tannery Parking Lot behind Newburyport FISH at 75 Water Street, Newburyport MA

TIME: 1:00-5:00 PM

Oysterfest In The Port hosted by Newburyport FISH will bring together oyster farms and fish vendors from across New England to highlight delicious local seafood. Paired with craft brews from Riverwalk Brewing and wine by Grand Trunk this event is sure to be the best shucking time ever. Live band, oyster apparel and more!

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Get Tickets Today!

Oysterfest In The Port hosted by Newburyport FISH will bring together curated local New England oyster farms and vendors. Paired with craft brews from Riverwalk Brewing and wine by Grand Trunk this event is sure to be the best shucking time ever. Live band, oyster apparel and more!

Interested in sponsoring Oysterfest In The Port for 2023? Contact [email protected] for details!

The event ticket includes one entry into the event and oysters for tasting. Several oyster-adjacent free tastings will be available like poke, horseradish, seaweed salad and more. Add-ons like caviar tastings or additional oysters can be pre-purchased with your ticket or at the door. We will have the best shucking merch available for purchase as well like hats, shirts, sweatshirts, shucking equipment. Learn to shuck station will be a highlight of the day.

Join us for an afternoon of fall fun – listening to live music, sipping brews and sucking down oysters! We will continue to add to our list of fun activities and curated vendors as planning progresses.

Craft brews from Riverwalk Brewing and wine from Grand Trunk will be available for additional purchase for participants 21+. This event is cash-less.

This event will partially benefit Mass Oyster Project through donation of all of the oyster shells shucked.

Interested in sponsoring Oysterfest In The Port for 2023? Contact [email protected] for details!

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Get Tickets Today!

Check back for frequent updates to the oyster farm & vendors list!

Featuring some of our past vendors below:

Where can I park for the event?

Parking is limited onsite at The Tannery Marketplace (75 Water St). We suggest parking at one of the many public parking lots in walking distance to the event. CLICK HERE to visit the City of Newburyport’s parking website for details and locations.

Where is the event located?

The event location will be in a tent behind Newburyport FISH at The Tannery Marketplace. The physical address is 75 Water Street, Newburyport MA.

What happens if there is inclement weather?

The event location will be in a tent behind Newburyport FISH at The Tannery Marketplace. The physical address is 75 Water Street, Newburyport MA. 

What COVID protocols are in place?

The safety of our event vendors, staff and participants is extremely important to us. With the guidance of the Newburyport Health Department we continue to monitor the ever-changing COVID climate. We will carefully follow all local and state guidelines as it pertains to outdoor gatherings and event safety. The tent is very large to account for adequate social distancing and enhanced cleaning procedures will take place throughout the event. Additional hand sanitizing and handwashing stations will be located throughout the tent. As per current CDC guidelines, we suggest unvaccinated participants wear masks while not actively eating or drinking. 

Do I need a physical ticket?

Nope! You can print your eventbrite e-ticket or bring your smartphone to show the QR code. 

What else is there to do in Nbpt?

We suggest visiting the many incredible restaurants in town for lunch before the event or dinner afterward. There are great shops to visit and taking a walk on the Riverwalk along the water is beautiful.