SAVE THE DATE FOR 2026: JUNE 27 & 28
Rain or Shine
Visitors flock to Maine from around the globe to enjoy our world class seafood, and Maine oysters are no exception. Celebrate this tasty and environmentally critical bivalve with us in Freeport on June 27 & 28, 2026 for our fifth annual celebration of Maine oysters.
Tens of thousands of fresh Maine oysters will be shucked and slurped in two days! Meet sea farmers, shop with local artisans & food trucks, free kids crafts, learn about sea creatures with Tidepool Tim, learn to shuck, engage with seaworthy nonprofits, and enjoy live music with a maritime twist. Thanks to our generous sponsors, admission is free!
There are now more than 150 oyster farms dotting Maine’s 3,500 mile long coastline. Oysters grow slowly in Maine’s cold waters, and that gives them more time to soak up the flavors in their home waters. Differences in the food they eat as well as the temperature and salinity of the water produce a wide variety of flavor characteristics from farm to farm. The Maine Oyster Festival celebrates oysters and the people who farm them from up and down the entire Maine coast!
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Very Limited Supply of 2025 Merch Available for Shipping!
Check out the slurp-tastic lineup of bivalves on that are on the 2025 Festival menu!
It’s time to apply to vend at the 2026 Festival!
Seaworthy organizations are invited to sign up to exhibit to promote the work they do to protect our waters!
Free Shuttle Service All Weekend!
Although downtown Freeport has plentiful, free parking, our complimentary Festival shuttles offer even more convenience for those who would like to park quickly and get dropped off right at the heart of the Festival.
Free Shuttle Parking: L.L.Bean Corporate Headquarters, Casco Street at Route 1
Shuttle Stop: Nathan Nye Street, next to the L.L.Bean Home Store and Camp L.L.Bean
Shuttle Schedule
Saturday, June 27 from 8 am – 7 pm
Sunday, June 28 from 8 am – 6 pm
Shuttle Notes
Our comfortable & convenient shuttles are both accessible for wheelchair users.
Shuttles will run continuously during the times indicated on a staggered schedule.
Each loop is estimated to take approximately 8 minutes.
More Information
Festival Guide
Printed brochures will be available when you arrive to the Festival.
View or print the 2025 Festival Guide
*For optimal viewing on paper print on 11×17 paper.
Other Maine Oyster Events
Maine Oysterfest at Harvest on the Harbor
And you’ll always find fun oyster adventures on the Maine Oyster Trail!
Where to Stay
Freeport is perfectly situated where Greater Portland meets the Midcoast making us the perfect place to be your homebase for a long weekend or a full week in Maine! Guests may choose from one of our upscale inns, national brand hotels, or historic bed & breakfasts. Interested in a more rustic experience? Pop up your tent, park your RV or rent a cabin at one of our stunning campgrounds among the pines, on the bay or at the foot of a mountain.
Presenting Sponsor
Made Possible With Support From
Our Program Partners
Special thanks to Jeffrey Scott Smith and Jessica Uraneck Photography, our official Festival photographers, Thomas Henninger of Madeleine Point Oyster Farms, and the other members of the Maine Family Seafarm Cooperative for the use of their photography on this site and in other The Maine Oyster Festival marketing materials.