WHAT’S ON
Cookery demonstrations, live music, food stalls, Cornish food produce, arts and crafts marquee, real ale, wine and Champagne bars, oyster and seafood bars, Working Boat Race, Grand Oyster Parade, shucking competition and a Grand Oyster Draw.
Daytime entry into the festival is FREE and the event is ticketed from 6pm.
CHEF DEMOS
Get inspired to try your hand after watching local chefs demonstrate unusual and exciting seafood combinations, showcasing the native Fal Oyster.
Experts are on-hand to divulge their tips on choosing, preparing and cooking the great variety of fresh sustainable seafood readily available in Cornwall.
OYSTER BAR
With methods that have changed little in the last 500 years, only vessels powered by sail or oar can operate. Their catch, the native Fal Oyster with its salty liquor and sweet flesh, is generally considered far superior to the Pacific variety. Les Angell and his team run the Oyster Bar, shucking fresh oysters to order each day – pair yours with Champagne for a perfect match.
MEET THE MAKERS
Indulge in the tastes of native seafood, locally produced wines, ales and home-grown produce.
There’s a wide range of mouth watering Cornish food and drink, hot and cold, to eat in or take away.
With local producers, the arts and craft marquee is filled with a carefully chosen selection of goods for sale.
LIVE MUSIC
The Falmouth Oyster Festival isn’t just about delicious oysters – it’s also a vibrant hub of live music all weekend long! Get ready to tap your toes and soak in the atmosphere as talented local musicians take to the stage. From toe-tapping folk to lively shanties and more, the live music throughout the festival will provide the perfect soundtrack to your oyster-filled experience.
THE WORKING BOAT RACE
During the summer months, the Working Boats may be seen racing in the Carrick Roads. The racing rig is far larger than the rig used for fishing, and these gracious vessels create a truly magnificent spectacle as they race at close quarters under full sail. The Oyster Working Boat Race is an integral part of Falmouth Oyster Festival and is one of the last races of the season.
OYSTER SHUCKING COMPETITION
Get ready for a dazzling display of speed and skill at the Falmouth Oyster Festival’s annual Oyster Shucking Competition! Join us on Saturday to witness some of the region’s finest shuckers battle it out against the clock to expertly open these prized molluscs. It’s a thrilling, fast-paced spectacle not to be missed! Who will be crowned this year’s champion?
