Three Days of Fun: Norwalk Oyster Festival September 6, 7 & 8

Oysters, Music, and Waterfront Fun in Connecticut

The Norwalk Oyster Festival is a three-day event that celebrates the city's maritime heritage and offers a variety of activities for the whole family.

The festival will be held on September 6, 7, and 8 at Veterans Park on the Norwalk waterfront.

The festival will feature over 100 vendors selling oysters, seafood, and other food and drinks.

There will also be live music, a craft fair, a children's area, and a variety of other activities.

Oyster Eating Contest

One of the highlights of the festival is the oyster eating contest.

Contestants will compete to see who can eat the most oysters in three minutes.

The winner will receive a trophy and a prize.

Shucking Contest

The festival will also feature a shucking contest.

Contestants will compete to see who can shuck the most oysters in two minutes.

The winner will receive a trophy and a prize.

Live Music

The festival will feature live music on two stages.

The lineup includes a variety of genres, including rock, pop, and country.

The music will start at 12pm each day and will continue until 10pm.

Craft Fair

The festival will also feature a craft fair with over 100 vendors.

The vendors will sell a variety of handmade items, including jewelry, pottery, and paintings.

The craft fair will be open from 10am to 6pm each day.

Children's Area

The festival will feature a children's area with a variety of activities, including face painting, balloon animals, and games.

The children's area will be open from 10am to 6pm each day.

The Norwalk Oyster Festival is a fun-filled event for the whole family.

With its delicious food, live music, craft fair, and children's area, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Admission to the festival is free.

For more information, please visit the festival's website at https://www.seaport.org/events/norwalk-oyster-festival.