Aw shucks!
OysterFest’s championship is a preliminary event to the US Oyster shuck-off at St. Mary’s Oyster Festival in Maryland.
Saturday’s Speed Shucking awards: 1st - 3rd place at $500, $250 and $100 respectively.
Sunday’s Half Shell Competition awards 1st - 3rd at $750, $500, and $250 plus a $250 prize for best presentation.
Shuckers may vie for one or both competitions. The contest is open to everyone.