Maine Oyster Festival

Schedule:

10 am – 4 pm: Meet sea farmers & eat oysters, learn to shuck, shop with the vendors & food trucks, kids can make a craft or two to take home, and find out more about seaworthy organizations. L.L.Bean Moose Parking Lot and the Mallard Parking Lot behind Freeport Oyster Bar

10AM – 11:15AM: Live Music by Oyster Creek Fiddlers. The Oyster Creek Fiddlers, students of Kaity Newell, were formed over 20 years ago and have been playing for community events and barn dances across mid-coast Maine ever since. The group is constantly evolving as young fiddlers grow up and head out into the world with their music. Some of the original Oyster Creek Fiddlers are enjoying illustrious fiddling careers including Julia Plumb, Alden Robinson, and Maisie Newell. The Oyster Creek Fiddlers’ repertoire is rooted in the fiddling tradition of Maine and the Maritimes with elements of Scots-Irish, Quebecois, and Scandinavian. FMI: https://sites.google.com/site/oystercreekfiddlers/home  Free. L.L.Bean Discovery Park Stage

10AM – 12PM: Live Music by The Holdfasts. Jennifer and Bobby LoRusso travel the land and sea to bring the East Coast warm vibes and sweet tunes as “The Holdfasts”. Their repertoire consists of Folk Songs, Sea Shanties, and Original Compositions. Catch our shows and other shenanigans live on twitch.tv/Bobbylorusso3 and YouTube!  Free. Mallard Lot Stage (behind Lobster Cooker)

12 Noon: The Big Shuck. Professional Shucking Contest. L.L.Bean Discovery Park Stage

12:30PM – 2:30PM: Live Music by Ashlyn Bard. Ashlyn is a young singer-songwriter based in Maine. He write songs as a form of self-therapy but also likes to share them with others who may connect to them. He has been fascinated with music his whole life and love the way it makes him feel. Ashlyn produces, mixes, and masters all of his songs from the comfort of his bedroom studio. He has released an several singles and an 8-song album. FMI: https://www.ashlynbard.com/  Free. Mallard Lot Stage (behind Lobster Cooker)

1:30PM-2:45PM: Live Music by Jack Fossett & Friends. Jack Fossett & Friends are an exciting and engaging rock band who blend beautiful melodies with powerful guitar, harmony and melodic musings that will grab your attention and hold on the entire show! Lead by nationally recognized and award-winning guitarist Jack Fossett, they play a combination of catchy originals, and notable but not-overplayed covers, and they have a generally sunny disposition. FMI: https://www.jackfossett.com/  Free. L.L.Bean Discovery Park Stage

3PM – 3:45PM: Live Music by Becky Krill. American singer-songwriter and producer Becky Krill has concocted a sound all her own, delivering soulful vocals over warm, nostalgic and inspired compositions. Her approach to songwriting? Classic and unquestionably folk. Inspired by a wide-range of influences including Ani Difranco, The Rolling Stones, Brandi Carlile and The Temptations, Becky released her self-produced debut album Little Girl in 2021 and is gearing up for her sophomore release later this year. FMI: beckykrill.com.  Free. Mallard Lot Stage (behind Lobster Cooker)

3:15PM-4PM: Live Music by An Overnight Low. An Overnight Low is one of Portland’s favorite indie/folk outfits that Mainley Media says “sounds like R.E.M. would sound like if they were downgraded from being a spectacle arena-rock band to being a small folk-rock band performing in a small cafe”.  Mark Curdo, DJ for WCYY’s “Spinout” show says, “An Overnight Low delivers vintage, old-school college rock- from back when college rock was at its finest”. FMI: www.anovernightlow.com Free. L.L.Bean Discovery Park Stage

Throughout the Weekend (more to come!)

Bow Street Market, 79 Bow St. Local oysters, shuckers and accouterments are available to purchase to enjoy at home! The wine, beer, and spirit department houses one of Maine’s most varied and expertly curated selections. FRI, SAT & SUN 6:30AM–8PM

Casco Bay Cutlery & Kitchenware, 5 Depot St. Seacuterie! Shop with a purpose! PIck up shucking knives, serving wares, and other specially selected oyster products and they’ll donate 20% of your purchase to Freeport Community Services. FRI & SAT 10-6, SUN 11-5

Double Barrel, 115 Main St. The Grande Burritos cart will be open and Lil Choppy Barrel Swag Co. will be popping up on the front lawn. SAT 10AM – 6PM, SUN 10AM – 4PM

FIORE Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars, 88 Main St. Pop in for free tastings of fresh EVOO & aged Italian balsamic! Featuring Sicilian pestos & tapenades, Italian pasta & cruets exclusively imported by FIORE. Once home, whip up a batch of the official The Maine Oyster Festival mignonette recipe featuring FIORE ingredients, or create your own! Open FRI, SAT & SUN 11-6

Lola Aesthetics, 42 Mallet Dr. Let’s celebrate Freeport’s The Maine Oyster Festival! Discounted themed treatments include the Holy Mother of Pearl, the Oh Shuck Yeah, &  the My Skin is Dry, I Need M-oyster-izer! Hours vary, call or book online.

Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St. Seacoast Maine gallery show celebrating our long history with the waterfront industry. Free. FRI & SAT 10AM–5PM, SUN 12PM-4PM

Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections, 174 Lower Main St. or 13 Bow St. You’d better believe we are getting in on all the fun with a chocolate bivalve creation! Visit us in Freeport for oyster-shaped chocolates featuring candy pearls! FRI, SAT, SUN 10AM-5:30PM