Don't miss the 36th annual Norwalk Oyster Festival that promises
to be the biggest and bester ever!
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Lobsterman. Photo credit: Kersten Schriel, Shadow Lounge Productions.
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this year the festival will feature the action packed Paul Bunyan Lumberjack
Show that will feature world champion lumberjacks demonstrating their log
rolling, axe throwing, chopping, sawing, tree climbing and dragster chainsaw
skills. This show will take place on all three days: Friday at 7 p.m. and 8:30
p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5
p.m.
The New England Fishing Village with demonstrations, samples and
displays as well as the International Food Court offering a diverse selection
of dining choices add to the fun.
For the Kids
The festival’s Pirates Coast Adventure will wow children of all
ages. Here, kids can meet real life pirates and look for booty in treasure
hunts, hear storytelling and join in other fun-filled activities. The Kids'
Cove includes games, rides and entertainment. This interactive pirate
encampment gives kids a taste of what seafaring was like during the golden age
of piracy from 1650-1750. In addition, there will be an action-packed
performance by Marvel Super Heroes.
Sunday is Family Day with special family and children's packages
for entrance, rides and meals. The perk of family day on Sunday is that one
child under 12 gets in free with each adult paid admission and for a mere $15
can ride all the amusement rides free from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To round out the
family fun there will be live shows for kids on the festival's main stage.
For the Whole Family
The
festival offers a wide array of attractions the whole family will enjoy,
including continuous entertainment by local musicians and national acts.
A multitude of fine artists and crafters display whimsical as well as practical
items that appeal to all tastes, budgets and ages. For on the water fun,
head to the festival docks to tour historic vessels and to cruise the
scenic and historic Norwalk Harbor.
For the Foodies
Food demonstrations and competitions, including the
always-popular chowder and chili cook-offs will take place throughout the
festival. A highlight of the Festival is the wide variety of great food
from around the world that is available at the International Food Court. This
culinary fare is prepared by dozens of local nonprofit organizations allowing
them to raise vital funds for their charitable causes. At the
Oyster Pavilion, learn about Norwalk's oystering history while watching
slurping and shucking contests.
The event is held at Veteran's Park, adjacent to Norwalk Harbor
on Seaview Avenue in Norwalk, CT. Admission for adults is $10 on Friday, $12 on
Saturday and Sunday. Senior tickets are $10 all days. Children 5-12 year's old
are $5. Children under 5 and U.S. military personnel on active duty are free.
Sunday is Family Day with special pricing on that day only -- 1 child (age
5-12) free with each paid adult admission. Tickets can be purchased at www.seaport.org. Free Parking
and Free Shuttle Bus service is provided from four (4) local parking lots, just
follow the signs to Oyster Festival Parking.
Save on Metro-North Railroad/Norwalk
Oyster Festival Tickets
Festival goers can save on admission and rail fare when they
purchase the Metro-North Railroad/Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival
discount package. Packages are available at all ticket offices and ticket
machines (except South Norwalk Station). On
sale starting July 15. Package price from GCT/Harlem-125th Street: Adults, $26.25; Seniors,
persons with disabilities and individuals receiving Medicare, $20.50; Children
12, $21.25; Children 5-11, $4.50; Children under 5, free. - See more at: http://www.mta.info/mnr/html/getaways/outbound_oyster_fest.htm#sthash.O3xJx0M4.dpufhttp://www.mta.info/mnr/html/getaways/outbound_oyster_fest.htm#sthash.O3xJx0M4.dpuf
Packages also run from other stations.
About the Norwalk Seaport Association
The Norwalk Seaport Association was founded in 1978 as a
non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, education and public
awareness of Norwalk's maritime environment and heritage. The Seaport
Association and its volunteers are solely responsible for organizing and financing
the Oyster Festival. In addition to the Oyster Festival, the Norwalk Seaport
Association owns Sheffield Lighthouse and its volunteers maintain the
lighthouse and grounds as a museum and nature preserve. For more information,
visit www.seaport.org or call (203) 838-9444. For area information www.visitfairfieldcountyct.com.
