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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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July 2020 by Carey
Best oysters we have ever tasted. Will be coming back again this October for sure!
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July 2020 by Selena Daly
We really liked this event. The oysters tents were fantastic - every one of them had great shuckers by the way. The music was really good, nice mix of crafty and educational vendors, the food and beverages had great variety and there were plenty of trash cans and bathroom facilities. Yes, parking was tough, but if you read the website, it did not shy away from the fact and suggested parking and walking, it is a festival. Yes, it was crowded (it's a festival!), but we expected that on such a gorgeous fall day. Would love to go again.
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July 2020 by Cheryl Caswell
This is such a great event! Love the shuck-off! It was very crowded this year but we were lucky to get the party bus from the Beach and had a wonderful time. Everyone was very friendly and polite. The raw oysters, grilled oysters and oyster stew we're absolutely wonderful!!!!
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July 2020 by Doris Shaver
Enjoyed trying oysters and the people we met.
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July 2020 by Brent Warner
Great time - it’s our fourth year, and arguably the best weather yet, which means more people and more crowds.Pro tip: Get there early and secure a table, so you’re not fighting with people all day long.
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July 2020 by Jordi Segalés
Ridiculous organisation of the event. Overcrowded, not enough parking space and a 10 fee to get into to buy oysters. Anything offered other than vendors cannot justify paying a fee for this event. I don't recommend it at all.
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July 2020 by kerry akashian
Had a wonderful time with friends. It was a little crowded but a quick walk to the beach put it all in perspective.
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July 2020 by Katrina Orelup
Would give zero stars if I could. Website gave incorrect parking information; much too crowded; limited oyster tents. Will not return.
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July 2019 by Glen Clark
Very popular festival. Expect to pay $20 to park in addition to the entrance fee.
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July 2019 by Daniel Magee
Always a good time
