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November 2024 by Neil Redlener
Friendly, professional, stand by their work
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November 2024 by Charles Baldwin
A wonderful way to enjoy Wellfleet and it's rich oyster farming tradition. Sample oysters from many different local growers and be amazed at the subtle variations in flavor. Enjoy good music, fantastic food, local vendors, and a shucking contest.
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October 2024 by Ven Locklear
The fest seemed packed to the point of being dangerous. The organizers either oversold the event or mismanaged the crowd. At times we were completely stuck and unable to move for minutes a time. Adding a star because the vendors, food, and events all looked great, they were just barely accessible or behind massive lines. We won't be returning next year.
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October 2024 by Melanie Delano
First of many times enjoying the festival. What an amazing experience! From the efficient shuttle rides to the wonderful vendors... everyone was so friendly. The oysters were delicious,the beers were cold and the entertainment amazing! I can't wait for the results of the shucking contest!
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October 2024 by Ronnie EPPS
Great time....it was lowkey epic
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October 2024 by Mike Lettera
Why the trash trucks started coming thru the middle of the featival at 4:30 when its open till 5.
I dont know.....didnt seem right to me.
For the patrons, or the vendors.
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September 2024 by Wayne Church
Used to be great. Very expensive probably to.limit people.its better now that it's back on main street. It was meant to be a festival for oyster farmers to sell their product and charities and small business to make money. The high ticket prices limit the ability for both to make more revenue. It's $33 this year
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March 2024 by Mike Perrault
Great time
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October 2023 by Carol David
Fun as always - especially in downtown Wellfleet, and limiting attendance to 12K! We never miss it!
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October 2022 by Ash C.
Terrible...WAYYYYY too crowded, noisy, in a large grassy, muddy field this year. Lines for beer/wine and oysters were 30-45 minutes long. Chowder was awful (tried it from several vendors). Tickets were $20, and most parking was $20-25, so you already paid $45 just to enter, without eating or drinking anything! It's sad. I used to come to Oysterfest back when it first started in downtown Wellfleet and was free... oysters were $1 each back then. Parking was also free. Those days are long over. I will not be returning.
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October 2022 by John Doherty
I will start out with the information I could not find anywhere: for 2022 the prices were 6 oysters for 15 dollars, 12 for 30 dollars, and similar prices for clams. All vendors were priced the same.The oysters and clams were definitely worth what was charged, though by number 40 I realized I may have overdone it. That's my fault, not anyone else's. So good.There was a children's area with free bouncy houses included with the ticket. You cannot abandon your child there or bring alcohol into the area, though I saw people trying their hardest.The place got crowded very quickly and would benefit from either adding a significant number of chairs and tables or having the event in a location where people can bring their own. It would be great if there were more tents as well. Also, it was not made clear that it was essentially cash only for most of the oysters. The parking and shuttle situation needs an overhaul. I understand the need to not overcrowd the town with parked cars, but only having 5 buses trying to shuttle thousands of people is not a great strategy.If you are curious about bathrooms, there were a lot of port-a-potties that lined the entrance, creating a hallway of places to take care of business. It was clear that they put effort into providing places of relief. Although, to the person who felt the need to rupture their colon all over the inside of one at 10:15 in the morning, find a doctor or never leave your house. Once it can get on the ceiling you need to contact a healthcare provider. Not the fault of the event, they do not know who has a credit card and severe intestinal issues. Just need that person to know the world does not accept this.There were two beer tents, but the line quickly got out of hand. Perhaps try a beer tent or more sellers. I'm not talking about a an Austin 3:16 beer truck situation, but a line of 100 people is a little much. Also, there are at least 4 breweries and wineries in the area, it was odd that they didn't have tents as part of the event.I will say that the vendors were all polite and the oysters were high quality. It is worth a visit as the area is gorgeous and there are other places to make a weekend of it if you want.
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October 2022 by Diane Alpigini
As expected crowded, expensive, long lines, loud music and shortage of tables. Bring your own chair would have been a good idea.
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October 2022 by skip barker
Almost an hour wait at festival parking lot for bus. Ridiculous
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March 2021 by Caleb Wilson
Great fun for the entire family!
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July 2020 by Carey
Best oysters we have ever tasted. Will be coming back again this October for sure!
