Oyster Festival

Oyster shuckers gather to compete and crown their champion

2009-10-14 00:00:00

Out on the flats of Galway Bay, late September's ashen clouds hang low over the gunmetal sea. Faded gray seaweed cushions the muddy, rock-strewn shore where the wind is brisk and scented with salt. Standing in an inch of muck, a bunch of oyster...

It's an oyster-shucking throwdown at the annual Galway International Oyster Festival

2009-10-14 16:32:37

Norwalk fetes Oyster Festival

2007-08-19 00:00:00

It's a fest on the half-shell in Norwalk, with food and arts and crafts booths, carnival rides for the kids and "YMCA" to boot. Preservation of the environment is emphasized with educational displays, after which visitors can boogie to Jay & the Americans...

Thursday October 18, 2012

2012-10-18 04:03:00

Today is World�Menopause Day Thousands of women begin menopause every day in the U.S. and every one will experience menopause differently. This morning Dr. Michelle Warren joins us on World Menopause Day to discuss different treatments and symptoms of...

Datebook

2012-10-19 00:00:00

Sunday, Oct. 21 Festival The annual West River Heritage Day Oyster Festival will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Captain Salem Avery House Museum, 1418 E. West Shady Side Road. The event features children's activities, arts and crafts, food...

Anne Arundel County Digest

2012-10-12 00:00:00

'Apple Fest Family Fun Day' Come celebrate the local apple harvest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at Whole Foods Market in Annapolis Towne Centre, 200 Harker Place. Free pie tins to the first 200 guests, hot apple cider samples, free recipe cards and...

This Week's Pick: The 35th Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival in Norwalk

2012-09-05 09:10:00

What better song is there to slurp down oysters to than "Y.M.C.A."? Whether you can think of one or not, that is what you'll be hearing Saturday night when 2012 Norwalk Oyster Festival headliners the Village People take the stage. The fest will have its...

The Ultimate List of Summer Festivals in Connecticut

2012-06-06 07:35:00

Alive @ 5, Columbus Park, Main St. & W. Park Place, Stamford. (203) 348-5285, Stamford-downtown.com. June 21: Los Lonely Boys. June 28: G. Love & Special Sauce. July 5: Creedence Clearwater Revisited. July 19: Matisyahu. July 19: Hot Chelle Rae. July 26:...

50 picture-perfect fall getaways

2011-09-16 12:47:00

As summer's fleeting charms begin to fade, fall swirls into view in a burst of kaleidoscopic color. Relish autumn's arrival with 50 nifty travel ideas for the Mid-Atlantic region: from leaf peeping and leisurely drives, to museum-hopping, fall-inspired...

Manor Tavern throws Oyster Festival on Sunday

2012-03-30 07:40:00

The Manor Tavern in Monkton is teaming up with the Oyster Recovery Partnership for a Sunday afternoon Oyster Festival. The event will feature more than 20 types of different oysters, shucked by Maryland and World Champion Oyster Shucker George Hastings....

County Digest

2011-08-12 00:00:00

Raffle The Shady Side Rural Heritage Society's annual raffle is under way. First prize is $5,000; tickets are $5 each. The winning ticket will be drawn at the society's West River Heritage Day Oyster Festival on Oct. 16 at the Capt. Salem Avery Museum,...

Jump into a mountain of Hampton Roads fall festivals

2011-09-03 22:00:00

With earthquake and hurricane behind us, it's time to focus on autumn's peaceful, gentle charms. Those hazy, crazy days of summer are going, going, gone. Maybe that's a good thing – this year, especially. In Hampton Roads, fall brings festivals...

The town of Milford will once again hold a festival in celebration of "everything oysters" on Saturday, August 17th. Past attractions include live music, classic car shows, Milford Police K-9 demonstrations and plenty of oysters.

2011-07-13 08:37:29

Marty Casey walks on stage when Lovehammers perform at the Guinness Oyster Festival in Wicker Park.

2006-09-16 00:00:00

For Marylanders who love seafood in season, fall means oysters. Whether you like to eat 'em raw, fried, broiled, or grilled, chances are you'll find them at the annual St.

2006-02-16 00:00:00