The Asbury Park Oyster Festival Is Back And Better Than Ever!

The Annual Asbury Park Oysterfest is back and better than ever!

What’s the perfect recipe for a cool weekend in hottest town at the Jersey Shore? Start with fresh seafood and other culinary delights, add a dash of music, and a pinch of surprises and you have Asbury Park’s Oysterfest, a three-day culinary event you don’t want to miss. This year’s event will be held just outside the iconic Carousel building where the downtown meets the Asbury Park waterfront.

Admission is $3
Hours:
Friday: 5pm – 10pm
Saturday: 12pm – 10pm
Sunday: 12pm – 6pm

Food & Beverages – Oysters, seafood & traditional festival fare are available from over 25 vendors including Mumford’s, Tiger’s Tale, Lusty Lobster, Red Hook Lobster, Bacon on Wheels and Ike’s Famous Crab cakes. Beer, wine and fun soft drinks available throughout the festival.

Crafts – More than 60 vendors offer art and more to explore. Great gifts and treasures from local & unique vendors make the festival an all-day event.

Music – Over 20 bands create a diverse music scene featured throughout the weekend. Josh Zuckerman, Random Test and Aquavibe are back! A full list of featured music will be available closer to the event.

Kids – 12 years and younger (FREE admission). Fun food, activities and rides for children of all ages.

Dogs – Oysterfest and Asbury Park are dog-friendly!

The Asbury Park Oysterfest is presented by The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce and produced by The Passion Group to welcome fans to our community. Shop, Dine, Stay – LOVE Asbury Park.

Entertainment Schedule

Friday:
5:00 – 7:30 Random Test
7:30-10:00 DJ TBD

Saturday:
DJ Funsize all day
12:00-12:30: Patrick “Shore Shot” Whelan
12:30-2:20: Crimson Sky
3:00-5:00: Madeline Smith
5:00 Bubbakoo’s Taco Eating Contest
5:30-7:30: Newborn Kings Rock
8:00-10:00: Eddie Berner and his Rockin’ Road Grill Band (Formerly of Flock of Seagulls)

Sunday:
DJ Funsize all Day
Noon-1:30: Matt Wade
1:30 – 3:00: Josh Zuckerman
3:00 – 4:30 Aquavibe
4:30 – 6:00 The Brigantines

Sunday Cooking Demos:
1pm: Taka Restaurant Cocktail demo
2pm: Chef David Syminiuk, Fish Urban Dining
3:30 & 5pm: Chef Terry French, Food Network Champion from the show Extreme Chef