Norwalk Seaport Association
Friends of the Norwalk Islands
Norwalk Oyster Festival History
On September 17, 1978, the first Oyster Festival in Norwalk was inaugurated by a small group of individuals, who subsequently formed the Norwalk Seaport Association. Their goal was to create an event that symbolized the spirit of the revitalization movement in Historic South Norwalk.
That initial event in Veterans Memorial Park in East Norwalk drew 10,000 people from throughout the Northeast. More than 30 years later, 50,000-60,000 Oyster Festival devotees - many of whom return year after year - join the annual celebration of Norwalk's maritime heritage.
In 2000, the Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster festival was selected by the Library of Congress to represent the State of Connecticut as part of the Local Legend's Program.
The stated purpose of the Norwalk Seaport Association, which was formally incorporated in July 1978, is "to foster public awareness of our maritime resources, environment and heritage through research, education and preservation; and also to foster the preservation and rehabilitation of the area of historical value in Norwalk Harbor and Long Island Sound."
Friday, September 10, 2010
6pm - 11pmSaturday September 11, 2010
11am-11pmSunday September 12, 2010
11am - 8pmFeatured Attraction
The Bar-B-Q Pit organized by the Norwalk Exchange Club -- food booths, barbecue vendors, demonstrations, entertainment, competitions with more than $20,000 in prizes.
2010 Headline Entertainers -- TBA
Friday, September 10 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 11 – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 12 – 6:00 p.m.
Save on admission and rail fare when you purchase the Metro-North Railroad/Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival discount package. Packages are available at all ticket offices and ticket machines (except South Norwalk Station), and on-line, where you can save an additional 5% on rail.
The Norwalk Oyster Festival is managed by The High Road Inc. a full service event management, production and consulting company headquartered in Springfield, Virginia.
