The Maine Oyster Festival

The Maine Oyster Festival JUNE 27 & 28, 2026
Freeport, Maine
Produced by Visit Freeport
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The Maine Oyster Festival celebrates oysters and the people who farm them from up and down the entire Maine coast. Celebrate this tasty and environmentally critical bivalve with us in Freeport on June 23rd through 25th of 2023!

Be sure to order your tickets for Friday's The Maine Oyster Festival Meet The Farmers Party at Freeport Oyster Bar! Tick...
06/21/2026

Be sure to order your tickets for Friday's The Maine Oyster Festival Meet The Farmers Party at Freeport Oyster Bar! Tickets will include light appetizers and a complimentary beverage, and other menu options are available for purchase. $15 per person ($17.85 including fees) Sustainable seafood expert, chef and cookbook author, Barton Seaver will be grilling oysters in the courtyard! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-farmers-party-the-maine-oyster-festival-tickets-1989695523873

Liberty Graphics Nature T-shirts has been designing and printing t-shirts right here in Maine since 1977. Now an employe...
06/20/2026

Liberty Graphics Nature T-shirts has been designing and printing t-shirts right here in Maine since 1977. Now an employee-owned company they make the world a better place using water-based inks and supporting the good work of environmental and conservation organizations in Maine and beyond. We couldn't be prouder to have them in Freeport as as our partners on our shirts each year. Check out their booth at the Festival and/or meander just across Main St to Liberty Graphics Freeport at 4 Mill St. Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

Jeanelle Demers is a fine artist and graphic designer based in Portland, Maine. Inspired by the beauty of the natural wo...
06/20/2026

Jeanelle Demers is a fine artist and graphic designer based in Portland, Maine. Inspired by the beauty of the natural world, Jeanelle’s art is an invitation to experience nature in a new way. Her pieces are characterized by splashy colors, intricate linework, and a sense of playful vitality. They infuse any space with a soft yet dynamic energy, creating a harmonious balance between organic elements and modem living. Whether it’s a serene landscape or an abstract exploration, each artwork is a reflection of her love for and connection to the outdoors, and her dedication to bringing its essence into homes. Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

Madeleine Point Oyster Farms is a small family run oyster farm in Yarmouth. Mad Points start with a burst of brine that ...
06/19/2026

Madeleine Point Oyster Farms is a small family run oyster farm in Yarmouth. Mad Points start with a burst of brine that quickly falls away, revealing a rich, meaty sweetness. They offer small group farm tours where you will learn how Casco Bay oysters are raised from nursery to market. Enjoy stunning coastal views, learn about the sea farmer's craft, and taste why chefs consider Maine oysters to be some of the worlds best! Tours depart from the Yarmouth Town Landing on Fridays & Saturdays, 10:30am & 4:30pm from June to September. You'll find them with the other members of the Maine Family Sea Farm Cooperative at the Festival. Get all the Festival details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

Fiddlers Three – Melissa Bragdon Caron, Ellen Carlson and Kathy Zimpfer Sommer – and their top notch band will ‘WOW’ you...
06/19/2026

Fiddlers Three – Melissa Bragdon Caron, Ellen Carlson and Kathy Zimpfer Sommer – and their top notch band will ‘WOW’ you in this concert to celebrate their latest recording project. This performance is not just for fiddlers. These gals are inspired by the horns of Chuck Berry, the swing of Bob Wills, sultry violin, country twang, the energy of a contradance, and the hard driving sound of bluegrass. Fiddlers Three has something for everyone! This is their first time at the festival. They will play the Mallard Stage at 11:45am-1pm on Saturday, June 27. Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

We've once again partnered with Fiore Olive Oils and Vinegars to create a SIGNATURE MIGNONETTE RECIPE just for The Maine...
06/19/2026

We've once again partnered with Fiore Olive Oils and Vinegars to create a SIGNATURE MIGNONETTE RECIPE just for The Maine Oyster Festival. Our 2026 recipe was developed by FIORE's owner and huge oyster fan, Ryan Kelly, and will be available at all shucking locations.

🍷🦪2026 The Maine Oyster Festival Signature Mignonette 🦪🍷
½ cup FIORE Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars Pink Balsamic
½ cup flambéed La Vieille Ferme Rosé*
¾ cup minced shallots
Ground black pepper to taste

Flambé the rosé wine in a small saucepan. If fire in the kitchen isn’t your thing bring it to a simmer for 15 minutes. Combine the ingredients in a small bowl. Chill for at least 2 hours and serve over your favorite oyster.

*La Vieille Ferme Rosé is available from Bow Street Market in Freeport as well as both locations of Bow Street Beverage (Portland & Wells)

This recipe is also provided in the printed Festival brochures and all current, past and future Festival recipes have a new home right on the Festival website: https://www.visitfreeport.com/themaineoysterfestival/recipes/

Be sure to stop by the FIORE booth at the festival to pick up the key ingredient or visit their store at 88 Main St for even more tastings.

Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

Molloyster Aquafarm is home of the Blaney Points. They offer retail and wholesale oyster sales and private hands-on Oyst...
06/18/2026

Molloyster Aquafarm is home of the Blaney Points. They offer retail and wholesale oyster sales and private hands-on Oyster Farm Tours from South Freeport Harbor aboard their 32-foot Holland. Blaney Point Oysters start with a briny bite and finish with a signature richness. Todd says, ”There are Oysters and then there are……………….. MollOysters.” You'll find him and his oysters with the other members of the Maine Family Sea Farm Cooperative at the Festival. Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

The Sweet Life Kettle Corn Company is bringing their all-natural, gourmet popcorn to this year’s Festival—including thei...
06/18/2026

The Sweet Life Kettle Corn Company is bringing their all-natural, gourmet popcorn to this year’s Festival—including their featured ATLANTIC GOLD KETTLE CORN, made with sustainably sourced kelp. Sweet Life's mission is to create amazing popcorn while providing flexible, meaningful jobs for high school students so they can work and stay involved in their activities. Every bag supports young entrepreneurs and keeps opportunity popping in the community! Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

It's not Norumbega's first time on the menu but it is their first time shucking & serving in person at the Festival! Far...
06/18/2026

It's not Norumbega's first time on the menu but it is their first time shucking & serving in person at the Festival! Farmed on the Damariscotta River since the early 2000s, the goal at Norumbega Oyster, Inc. has been simple: to produce the highest quality product possible out of the Damariscotta River. This river, located in Midcoast Maine is famous for producing refreshingly briny oysters that cannot be replicated anywhere else. Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

Ruby on the Hill crafts truly artisanal sourdough bread with only 3 ingredients - flour, water, salt. They celebrate the...
06/17/2026

Ruby on the Hill crafts truly artisanal sourdough bread with only 3 ingredients - flour, water, salt. They celebrate the slow fermentation process and the timeless joy of baking, taking pride in using only the finest organic, raw or non-GMO ingredients. The result is a delightfully rustic loaf with a chewy crumb, a crisp golden crust, and a unique depth of flavor that can only come from the nurturing of their own wild yeast mother sourdough culture. These delicious sourdough breads and treats not only tantalize your taste buds but also nourish your body. Their skilled baker hand shapes each loaf with a labor of love, blending traditional techniques with a modern touch. Whether you're looking for a classic sourdough loaf, special seasonal varieties or unique flavored cookies and pastries, every bake reflects their dedication to providing wholesome and flavorful options. Get all the details, pre order tasting tix, and reserve your festival merch at themaineoysterfestival.com

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