Festival
U.S. Oyster Festival
Enjoy fresh oysters, oyster shucking contests, live entertainment, shopping, family-friendly fun, and more at the U.S. Oyster Festival held annually in St. Mary's County.
58th Annual U.S. Oyster Festival
Saturday, October 19th: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 20th: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
St. Mary's County Fairgrounds
42455 Fairgrounds Road
Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
With over 500 miles of shoreline and an abundance of fresh seafood, it's fitting that St. Mary's County, Maryland is home to the Annual U.S. Oyster Festival, hosted each year by the Rotary Club of Lexington Park. Proceeds from the event are used to support local community projects.
This weekend-long event brings fresh and local oysters by the bucket load. You can enjoy them raw, grilled, fried, steamed, and everything in between!
Watch as contestants go head-to-head in the weekend's main event, the shucking competition. Plus, enjoy live music, artisan vendors, and loads of family-friendly fun all weekend long!
Partner Hotels
The Inn at Leonardtown (Leonardtown)
Home2 Suites (Lexington Park)
Fairfield Inn (Lexington Park)
TownePlace Suites (Lexington Park)
Swanendele Inn (Ridge): Call (301) 576-9910 to reserve; 10% off 1-night stays, 15% off 2-night stays for Oyster Festival