Join us For the 6th Annual Oysterfest in The Port!

DATE:

Saturday, September 26, 2026

LOCATION:

The Tannery Marketplace, Behind FISH

75 Water Street

Newburyport, Massachusetts

TIME:

1:00 – 5:00 PM

BUY TICKETS HERE!

A One-of-a-Kind Farm-to-Shell Oyster Experience

This isn’t just a seafood festival—it’s a chance to meet and taste the best oysters in New England, harvested the same morning while drinking and listening to live music on the historic Newburyport Waterfront.

At Oysterfest In The Port, you get to taste premier oyster farms from Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire—and the farmers themselves are here, shucking and serving their oysters to you while sharing their passion for sustainable aquaculture.

Taste the regional flavor differences side by side. This is a direct, ocean-to-table experience you simply won’t find anywhere else. Plus, bonus tastings from many great local seafood-adjacent vendors!

Spoiler Alert: Tickets sell out fast every year.

Meet the Farmers, Eat Their Oysters, Enjoy the Live Music and Coastal Vibes.

Everything You Love About Fall on the Coast.

$100 Gets You the Full Oysterfest Experience.

What’s Included with Every Ticket?

???? All-you-can-eat oysters, freshly harvested and shucked by the farmers themselves (while supplies last!)

???? Live music on the waterfront all day

???? Craft beer from Riverwalk Brewing, including our limited-edition Get Shucked collab available for additional purchase

???? Sommelier-selected wine pairings from 90+ Cellars available for additional purchase

???? Complimentary tastings: poke, small batch cocktail sauce, caviar bumps, seaweed salad & more! We are always adding to our vendor line up.

???? A hands-on Learn-to-Shuck Station with 1:1 guidance

????️ Available for purchase on-site: exclusive event merch and caviar tastings

♻️ Shell recycling that supports reef restoration via the Mass Oyster Project and Newburyports very first oyster upweller!

What Makes Oysterfest In The Port So Unique?

✅ Meet the Oyster Farmers: Every oyster is shucked and served by the people who grew it—learn about farming methods, taste profiles, and sustainability firsthand

✅ Taste Oysters Straight from the Source: Harvested that morning. Served hours later. You won’t find fresher.

✅ Fall Vibes on the Water: Crisp air, harbor views, and the charm of historic Newburyport

✅ Interactive + Educational: Perfect for oyster lovers and curious foodies alike

✅ Give Back to the Ocean: All shells are recycled to help restore local oyster reefs and promote local aquaculture!

Give Me Oysterfest Details!

Location: The Tannery Marketplace, 75 Water Street, (Parking Lot Behind Building #5 where FISH is located) Newburyport, MA

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Time: 1pm – 5pm

Event FAQs:

– This event is rain or shine. We suggest dressing in layers as New England weather can be unpredictable.

– Any participants 21+ that want to participate in purchasing alcohol will need to show ID at event registration and get a wristband. Riverwalk Brewery and 90+ wines will be selling onsite in the beer garden.

– We love our furry friends but DOGS are NOT allowed at the event.

– The event is cashless please bring a credit card for any onsite purchases

– There is NO onsite parking for this event. We suggest parking at one of the many parking lots/garage in walking distance of the event. Some street parking may be available but watch the signs! Visit the City of Newburyport website for more info: CITY OF NEWBURYPORT PARKING SITE or click here for more info on how to get to NBPT.

– Any child over 5 years old will need a ticket to attend. Any children onsite should be supervised by a parent at all times. Please keep strollers to a small footprint as the tent can get very crowded and difficult for a large stroller to navigate. Consider wearing your baby as an alternative.

– Ticket sales are final. NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON!

– Yes, the event is “all you can eat” this year. But we ask that you have patience and kindness towards our amazing oyster farmers while they are shucking! Shucking is hard work.

Don’t forget to visit our amazing Newburyport downtown restaurants and shops before or after the event!