U.S. Oyster Festival

Leonardtown, MD · Food & Drink

When: October 16–17, 2027
Where: St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, 42455 Fairgrounds Rd · Leonardtown · MD
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

The U.S. Oyster Festival brings the U.S. National Oyster Shucking Championship and a professional oyster cook-off to the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds every October. Winners of the shucking contest go on to represent the country at the world championship. The 2026 festival marked the 57th annual edition; the next is set for October 16 and 17, 2027.

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