The Maine Oyster Festival

The Maine Oyster Festival JUNE 27 & 28, 2026
Freeport, Maine
Produced by Visit Freeport
themaineoysterfestival.com

The Maine Oyster Festival celebrates oysters and the people who farm them from up and down the entire Maine coast. Celebrate this tasty and environmentally critical bivalve with us in Freeport on June 23rd through 25th of 2023!

Paul Sampson of Oyster River Joinery is a Maine artisan with decades of woodworking experience. He handcrafts his oyster...
06/07/2026

Paul Sampson of Oyster River Joinery is a Maine artisan with decades of woodworking experience. He handcrafts his oyster wooden platters and bowls one at a time. Paul handpicks each board for a platter, looking for unique characteristics and details. He shapes and carves to accentuate the natural beauty inherent in the wood. Every platter will vary in color and carving. Paul, a true lover of seafood, quickly discovered the fragility of china and glass while dining among the elements. He decided to design a platter that he could use in the wild, whether on the sea or in the woods. From here, the oyster platter, Paul’s first vision, came to life. The oyster platter’s shape echoes that of an oyster shell. Carved indentations hold each oyster securely. Soon after the oyster platter, he created the oyster bowl. All platters are treated with a food-safe finish. Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

Barters Island Bees, Inc is an apiary on Barters Island in Boothbay, ME. They raise bees and sell honey just across the ...
06/07/2026

Barters Island Bees, Inc is an apiary on Barters Island in Boothbay, ME. They raise bees and sell honey just across the river from the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, so they may just have the best fed bees in Maine! They sell raw, all natural honey and a hot honey called Bee Stinger. Their specialty is a line of creamed honey called Maine Mousse. Maine Mousse is 100% honey that has been slowly stirred to a thick, creamy texture. It is available in pure honey or Honey Butter and in 5 organic fruit and spice flavors, including Orange Cranberry, Blueberry Lemon, Ceylon Cinnamon, Gentle Ginger, and seasonal Pumpkin Spice. Honey is a fun addition to mignonette and can also be used in roasted oyster recipes especially when paired with spice. Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

Tapley Cove Oyster Company is making the trek to the Festival all the way from Brooksville on Saturday only! This oyste...
06/06/2026

Tapley Cove Oyster Company is making the trek to the Festival all the way from Brooksville on Saturday only! This oyster will be the furthest north on the Festival menu this year. Known for their clean ocean salinity, Tapley Cove Oysters are balanced by a subtle sweetness and a crisp, refreshing finish. Their firm yet tender texture and mineral-forward character make them a favorite among oyster lovers. They've also just launched a new farm tour program! Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

It takes a village! A festival doesn't just happen. Every year it's a labor of love for the Visit Freeport staff, local ...
06/06/2026

It takes a village! A festival doesn't just happen. Every year it's a labor of love for the Visit Freeport staff, local business owners, community volunteers, as well as the industry members who have been so generous with their time and expertise. Now we need your help too! From ticket sellers to hosting the shucking contest to restocking farms & shuckers with ice, plus set-up and clean-up and everything in between. When you volunteer at The Maine Oyster Festival you are supporting Maine's aquaculture industry, supporting Freeport's business & tourism community, and most importantly spreading some joy! If you volunteer for a shift, we'll even give you a gift - tickets for the first couple of shucks on us or your choice of a shirt, OG trucker hat, poster, tote bag or tea towel! Check out our volunteer sign-ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAAA92CA4F5C25-64194456-5thannual #/

New Meadow Designs is inspired by the Maine coast and the sea life that she grew up with on the New Meadows River. Avery...
06/05/2026

New Meadow Designs is inspired by the Maine coast and the sea life that she grew up with on the New Meadows River. Avery focuses on small-batch art and fashion products. From hand-painted L.L.Bean tote bags to hand-embroidered hats, shirts, and sweatshirts, Avery creates custom collections for each event she attends. For the Maine Oyster Festival, she's made a collection of oyster cards, stickers, painted totes, and clothing plus she's painting 300 mini oyster artworks! She'll also have other Maine-inspired designs available too. Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

Spinney Creek Shellfish is a 3rd-generation, family-owned company located in Eliot. Their farm is the furthest south of ...
06/05/2026

Spinney Creek Shellfish is a 3rd-generation, family-owned company located in Eliot. Their farm is the furthest south of all the farms on the Festival menu! You can see it (and wave hello!) as you drive over the I-95 bridge into Maine. They have been growing oysters on Spinney Creek in Eliot/Kittery since 2015, but their roots in clams and oysters go back to 1982. Their shellfish are purged and purified in sterile flowing seawater to remove sand and grit then tested in an in-house NSSP qualified laboratory. Spinney Creek will be shucking on both days of the Festival and they also plan to offer their steamer clams too. Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

One of the official Festival condiments is Kimchi Juice from Kimchi Beyond Compare LLC. You'll find it at all the condim...
06/04/2026

One of the official Festival condiments is Kimchi Juice from Kimchi Beyond Compare LLC. You'll find it at all the condiment stations at the Festival. Daeun moved to Maine back in 2013 leaving her home country of South Korea. After her move, she missed her mom and aunt's kimchi and, unfortunately, all kimchi products in the US market never really satisfied her. With the help of her mother and aunt along with imported South Korean pepper powder, Daeun used her food engineering bachelor’s degree to create her own recipe and business here in Maine. She now makes several varieties of kimchi (including blueberry!), along with kimchi juice and gochujang powder. Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

This year, if the temps are sizzling, beat the heat with BK's Fresh Squeezed! They pride themselves in being a local fre...
06/04/2026

This year, if the temps are sizzling, beat the heat with BK's Fresh Squeezed! They pride themselves in being a local fresh squeezed lemonade business that offers unique flavors including Original, Watermelon, Sparkling, Strawberry and Blueberry. The drinks are made from fresh fruits and prepared to order. Plus, they vend from the cutest vintage trailer! Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

The mission of Sea Meadow Marine is to preserve and enhance Maine’s working waterfronts by providing equitable, affordab...
06/03/2026

The mission of Sea Meadow Marine is to preserve and enhance Maine’s working waterfronts by providing equitable, affordable access, fostering innovation and economic opportunity, and supporting sustainable marine endeavors. We are dedicated to ensuring that aquaculturists, boatbuilders, and other marine professionals have the infrastructure, resources, and community support they need to thrive while creating education and opportunities for the next generation. Photo credit: Taylor Appolonio This year bring the kids to their Festival booth for a new hands-on activity! Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

Quahog Bay Conservancy is a 501(c)3 non-profit that is located within Harpswell, ME. Anchored in Quahog Bay, they use sc...
06/03/2026

Quahog Bay Conservancy is a 501(c)3 non-profit that is located within Harpswell, ME. Anchored in Quahog Bay, they use science, education, local knowledge and practical, hands on programs to restore the bay and the people who depend on it. The funds from Snow Island Oysters are put back into their programs that are aimed toward the health of the ecosystem. This is the first time they are coming to the Festival and we are thrilled! Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

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