The Bay's biggest bivalve bash will be back and better than ever this fall! Shuck, slurp, and sip your way through Maryland's finest oysters, seafood, and libations. As we mark the 30th anniversary of our journey together, this isn't just another festival—it's a heartfelt celebration of the Bay's revival, the resurgence of its native oysters, and the incredible…

Check out the Time Out Watch Fair 2024, where ORP will be shucking fresh oysters to raise awareness and support for Chesapeake Bay restoration. As part of this exciting event, the organizers will make a generous donation to ORP, helping fund our critical work in oyster recovery. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy premium watches,…

JoinORP at the Open House at Horn Point Laboratory!   The theme for 2024’s event is Treasure Your Bay.  There are lots of reasons to treasure the Bay and we invite visitors to the Horn Point campus to celebrate it, explore it, and learn more about it! Find out about cutting edge research our faculty and…

Calling all oyster lovers!! Join Bluecoast Rehoboth for their second annual Oyster Fest. Chefs from Fish On, Bluecoast Bethany, Catch 54, and Matt’s Fish Camp Bethany, Grain on the Rocks, will be joining the culinary team at Bluecoast Rehoboth to highlight all things oysters! Each restaurant will be serving their “best dressed” oyster! Each ticket…

Experience the rich history and flavors of the East Coast at The Salt Line on Sunday, October 13th! Once a battleground for New England and Mid-Atlantic watermen, the coast is now a celebration of the best oysters, breweries, and chefs in the region. Join us for an afternoon filled with delicious oyster tastings, local brews,…

Enjoy fresh oysters, the official US National Oyster Shucking Championship Contest, an oyster cook-off, live entertainment, and more at the U.S. Oyster Festival held annually in St. Mary's County.

Attend the 11th annual Georgetown Shuck It! Beer and Oyster Festival at Tony and Joe's! Savor freshly shucked and grilled oysters by local suppliers, locally brewed beers, local wines, traditional BBQ favorites like house smoked wings, grilled bratwurst clam chowder, shrimp salad and much more. And Back by popular demand, live music from THE YACHTSMEN…

Savor the Sea: A Four-Course Wine Pairing Dinner Get ready for a very special seafood and wine experience at Lib's Grill! Start the evening with a reception cocktail, "Pear-fection," followed by four delicious courses, each perfectly paired with Wither Hills and Argyle Winery fine wines. From an Oyster Trio to Pan-Seared Scallops & Prawns, this…

Saddle up and hula on over to the 11TH ANNUAL OYFEST – this year with a cowboy/luau twist! Join Union Craft Brewery for a day of shucking, slurping, and sipping as The Local Oyster and True Chesapeake Oyster Co. deliver the ultimate oyster experience, all while supporting the Oyster Recovery Partnership. Don your best Hawaiian…

If you like it HOT, then don't miss the Nevermore Hot Sauce Event hosted by our partners, Black Eyed Susan Spice Co. with Peabody Heights Brewery! Featuring a dozen-plus of the country's best hot sauce companies, Nevermore Hot is your chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts and sample and purchase a wide variety of sauces!…

Old Ebbitt Grill's Oyster Riot® is one of Washington, DC's greatest parties of the year. Always held the Friday & Saturday before Thanksgiving, The Riot is the area's preeminent food & wine event celebrating the pairing of oysters and wines. Each night, hundreds of people devour thousands of oysters while enjoying the gold medal winners…