Oyster Fest, presented by the American Gift Fund
Oyster Fest is a 21+ event focused on outdoor games, live music, tasty food and cool beverages.
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Delaware Museum of Nature and Science | 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
Ticket sales close tonight, May 28 and are not available at the door.
We're excited this event is selling out!
We’re also spotlighting the vital role of oysters and other bivalves in our waters through the impactful work of local organizations, including our own Collections & Research Division, Delaware Wild Lands, Delaware Center for Inland Bays, Delaware Sea Grant, Tri State Bird Rescue, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Delaware Nature Society, American Littoral Society, and the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware.
Ticket price: $45 for Delaware Museum of Nature and Science members, $55 for non-members.
All proceeds support the museum’s exhibits, programs and collections.
Food and Beverages
Menu
Oysters on the 1/2 shell
served with lemon wedge, cocktail sauce, and Tabasco
Oyster Po’ Boy
Fried oyster, Cajun remoulade, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion with grilled asparagus, shrimp, corn & tomato salad
Pulled Chicken Slider
Pulled Chicken, Cajun remoulade, lettuce, tomato, pickled red onion with grilled asparagus, shrimp, corn & tomato salad
Grilled Oysters
Served in Tarragon Butter
Smoked Pork Sliders
Comes with slaw and a choice of two different house made BBQ sauces. Comes with choice of potato salad or house made chips
Food and Libations by Jamestown Catering, Prime Hospitality Catering, Samuels Seafood Co. and Wilmington Brew Works
Our Sponsors
We owe so much to our wonderful sponsors!
Parents' Night Out Care
Fee includes childcare, activities, pizza dinner, juice/water beverage, and snack. Suitable for ages 4 and up (must be potty trained.)
Member price: $35/first child, $15/additional siblings. Non-member price: $40/first child, $20/additional siblings.
Reserve space on the tickets page.