We can't wait to welcome you to 2026 New Jersey Oyster Festival this Saturday!

Take a few minutes to look through our festival brochure for the full schedule, oyster varieties, food vendors, speaker series, activities, parking information, and more.

12:00 – 1:30 PM

Nathan Cwik

2:00 – 4:30 PM

GoodMan Fiske Duo

1:45 PM



Watch local shuckers put their skills to the test! Registration will be on the Festival Grounds. Please ask Check-in for more information.

1:00 - 2:30 PM



Hear from local experts on oysters, shell recycling, and Delaware Bay restoration.

Check out our 2026 NJ Oyster Festival glassware and exclusive merchandise, available at the event!

• Bring a valid ID (all guests)

• Guests 21+ must bring a valid photo ID for alcohol purchases.



• You'll receive 1 red ticket for the Peoples Choice Award and 1 blue ticket to redeem your festival glass at the pick-up station.

We use a simple ticket system at the festival

Vote for your favorite oyster! We encourage you to taste all of the purveyors on the docks and through out the festival grounds before casting your vote.

Redeem this ticket at the glass pick-up station.

Vote for your favorite Use these ticket for our raffle baskets. Purchased separately at the festival. $20 per book. (25 tickets per book)

Beer Tokens are sold separately.

Beer, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase from AJ's Pub, our Beer Truck, Oyster Cracker Cafe and other select locations throughout the day.