Rhode Island Oyster Week 2026
October 11 – October 17
This October, the Ocean State Aquaculture Association is proud to present the first Oyster Week! Sponsored by RI Commerce, in partnership with RI Seafood, RI Grown and Eating with the Ecosystem, this week-long celebration takes place October 11th thru 17th of this year with the aim to connect you with your oyster farmers, share oyster knowledge and showcase all the great places you can get Rhode Island oysters in our state! What we are bringing to the oyster party:
- Learn to Shuck Oysters at Gooseneck Vineyards on Wednesday October 14th from 5pm to 8pm
- Free community event that connects the public with the best shuckers in the state to learn how to shuck oysters. You can eat all you can shuck BUT there is a time limit
- Register here. Registration is not required but it helps us know how many to expect!
- Exploring RI Oysters at Narragansett Brewery on Thursday October 15th from 5pm to 8pm
- Free community event that allows guests to explore the state of RI through the oyster and the waters they are raised in. Plus the unique opportunity to chat with oyster farmers directly.
- More information and register here Registration is not required but it WILL guarantee you a passport for the event!
- Week long oyster forward specials from participating restaurant & seafood market partners
- At places like Kingfish, Oberlin, Gift Horse, George’s of Galilee, the Coast Guard House, Brightside Seafood, Fearless Fish and more!
- Other events happening in the state that week:
- RI Grown Week Final Day/Oyster Week Kickoff Farmers Market at Fisherman’s Memorial Park with oysters available to purchase shucked or whole! 8:30 am to 12 pm
- OysterMania at Fearless Fish on Saturday from 12pm to 5pm
- Bowen’s Seafood Festival Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th 11am to 6pm
Follow along with us at RIOysterTrail on both Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date on all things Oyster Week!
