Long Island Oyster Jamboree

Sat Aug 16, 2025
1:00pm to 6:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free (food incurs a cost)
Location:
Smith Point Beach
Savor freshly harvested Long Island oysters, outstanding food, and perfectly paired family fun -- all while enjoying a day at Smith Point Beach at the inaugural Long Island Oyster Jamboree. Enjoy activities for all ages, such as oyster shucking and eating contests, live music from the North Bound Sound from Sea Cliff, an entire tent with kids' activities including carnival games, face painting, balloon twisting, sand art, shell painting and snow cones. The Cornell Cooperative Extension is set to have a touch tank and aquariums on display for kids to enjoy. They will also demonstrate how oysters help improve water quality. Kids' contests include water balloon tosses, three-legged races and other games. Plus meet these passionate oyster farmers and chefs who bring them to your plate, and learn more about the sustainability efforts ensuring that Long Island’s oyster industry thrives for generations to come. NOTE: Members of the Long Island Oyster Growers Association (LIOGA) will each have their own booths selling their locally farmed oysters ready to eat (at approximately $2.50 per oyster). Rain date: August 17.
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