Schedule:

4 – 6 PM: Meetinghouse Arts opening reception with the artists for Seacoast Maine gallery show, 40 Main St.

5:30PM: Meet the Farmer Kick Off Party at Freeport Oyster Bar to benefit the Maine Coast Fisherman’s Association.

Join us for the third annual The Maine Oyster Festival in downtown Freeport! Kick off the weekend’s festivities at Freeport Oyster Bar!

Freeport Oyster Bar will be hosting the opening bash for The Maine Oyster Festival. At Friday evenings event you will have the opportunity to eat (what we believe to be) the best oysters in the world, talk to Sea Farmers, relax and have a great time! Live music, beer, wine, cocktails, and oysters!

Your admission ticket benefits Maine Coast Fisherman’s Association.

Tickets are $10. Cash bar. 43 Main St.

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Throughout the Weekend (more to come!)

Bow Street Market, 79 Bow St. Local oysters, shuckers and accouterments are available to purchase to enjoy at home! The wine, beer, and spirit department houses one of Maine’s most varied and expertly curated selections. FRI, SAT & SUN 6:30AM–8PM

Casco Bay Cutlery & Kitchenware, 5 Depot St. Seacuterie! Shop with a purpose! PIck up shucking knives, serving wares, and other specially selected oyster products and they’ll donate 20% of your purchase to Freeport Community Services. FRI & SAT 10-6, SUN 11-5

FIORE Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars, 88 Main St. Pop in for free tastings of fresh EVOO & aged Italian balsamic! Featuring Sicilian pestos & tapenades, Italian pasta & cruets exclusively imported by FIORE. Once home, whip up a batch of the official The Maine Oyster Festival mignonette recipe featuring FIORE ingredients, or create your own! Open FRI, SAT & SUN 11-6

Lola Aesthetics, 42 Mallet Dr. Let’s celebrate Freeport’s The Maine Oyster Festival! Discounted themed treatments include the Holy Mother of Pearl, the Oh Shuck Yeah, &  the My Skin is Dry, I Need M-oyster-izer! Hours vary, call or book online.

Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main St. Seacoast Maine gallery show celebrating our long history with the waterfront industry. Free. FRI & SAT 10AM–5PM, SUN 12PM-4PM

Wilbur’s of Maine Chocolate Confections, 174 Lower Main St. or 13 Bow St. You’d better believe we are getting in on all the fun with a chocolate bivalve creation! Visit us in Freeport for oyster-shaped chocolates featuring candy pearls! FRI, SAT, SUN 10AM-5:30PM

The festival is rain or shine