FOOD + DRINK   Exec. Chef Chris Bauer of Eddie V’s presents a variety of Gulf and East Coast oysters prepared in nearly every way imaginable – on the half shell, grilled, roasted, fried, in gumbo and more!  Creole BBQ shrimp, shrimp po’boys, gruyere fritters and pommes frites compliment the beautiful bivalves.   A Bloody Mary Bar, mineral water by Topo Chico, specialty cocktails by Deep Eddy Vodka, wine from Glazer’s premium wineries Codorníu, The Crossings and Edna Valley, and a selection of local beers round out the extensive beverage menu.  VIEW MENU 

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MUSIC   Listen to the live sounds of Americana, Bluegrass and Cajun all day long from local bands Prime Time Ramblers, Gumbo Ce Soir and Bottom Dollar String Band.

PRIZES   Chances throughout the day to win enviable prizes like a free unlimited month of classes at The Bar Method, a five-session acupuncture package by PK Acupuncture & Wellness, exclusive skincare products from Olive+M, a Johnson’s Backyard Garden CSA box, and a host of gift certificates from local restaurants and vendors.  Participate in the silent auction and possibly walk away with the festival’s most valuable prize, a custom wrapped Reckless Kelly guitar, autographed CD by the band and two VIP passes to the Reckless Kelly celebrity softball jam.

GAMES   Get your game face on…horseshoes, washer pitching and the festival’s first ever “redneck golf” tournament  await.

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$70 VIP Admission ($75 after Feb. 14) includes entrance fee, live entertainment, 5 food beverage vouchers to be used at any food station or beverage bar, access to a private oyster tasting with drink pairing by Chef Shane Stark of Mongers Market + Kitchen, perk-filled VIP lounge, preferred parking, and automatic entry into the prize raffle.

​​​$45 General Admission ($50 after Feb. 14) includes entrance fee, live entertainment and 5 food beverage vouchers to be used at any food station or beverage bar.  Additional vouchers may be purchased inside the festival.​

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The 3rd Annual Austin Oyster Festival is a proud participant in Texas A&M Corpus Christi’s “Sink Your Shucks” Oyster Recycling Program.