Run by a Non-Profit, for the Benefit of Non-Profits
The Oyster Festival is unique since it is run by a non-profit (Oyster Bay Charitable Fund) for the benefit of 27 non-profits within the confines of the Oyster Bay - East Norwich School District. The festival committee consists of volunteers from the Oyster Bay Rotary Club and other community groups. The committee has been working hard since November to make this year's Oyster Festival the best it can be!
The Oyster Festival is a fun family festival, with something for everyone. Tall Ships, a petting zoo, live music, delicious food, carnival rides, arts and crafts, antiques, interactive exhibits, harbor cruises, and Audrey Avenue - our version of Main Street USA! The Oyster Festival is an alcohol free event.
The 2012 Oyster Festival Committee
| Paul Rosen | Co-Chairman, Oyster Festival |
| Kristin Reardon | Co-Chairman, Oyster Festival |
| Tom Reardon | Chairman Emeritus, a Festival Founder(July 30, 1947 - October 21, 2009) |
| Jim Fuccio |
Treasurer, Raffle Co-Coordinator |
| Dave Relyea | Frank M. Flower & Sons, Oyster Provider |
| Donna Lee | Oyster Booth Coordinator |
| Beverly Zembko | Food Court Coordinator, Rotary Co-President |
| Mel Warren | Arts & Crafts Coordinator |
| Tim Wright | Entertainment Coordinator |
| Judy Wasilchuk | Rotary Co-President |
| Jeanne Duhamel | VIP Tent Co-Coordinator |
| Rob Cohen | Audrey Ave. Committee |
| Chris Gallagher | Rides Coordinator |
| Debra Goyena | Raffle Co-Coordinator |
| Tom Schwind | Harry Whaley & Son- Electrician |
| Jennifer Sappel | Tall Ships Co-Coordinator |
| Jim Werner | Tall Ships Co-Coordinator, NFL PPK |
| Len Rothberg | EGC Group-Sponsorships |
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Kerry Gillick-Goldberg |
KGG Enterprises- PR/Press Contact |
| Harlan Friedman | The Harlan Group- PR/Press Contact |
| Don Lyons | Event Staff |
| Michael Smith | Event Staff |
| Mark Fox | Chamber of Commerce Representative |
| Shari Cope-Dembowski | Chamber of Commerce Representative |
Oyster Festival Beneficiaries
- Oyster Bay Rotary Club
- Oyster Bay High School Interact Club (Junior Rotary)
- Oyster Bay Cooperative Preschool
- Oyster Bay Railroad Museum
- Oyster Bay Lions Club
- Oyster Bay Chamber of Commerce
- Doubleday-Babcock Senior Center
- Mill River Rod and Gun Club
- North Oyster Bay Baymen's Association
- Hispanic Cultural Center of Oyster Bay
- Italian-American Citizens Club
- OB-EN Soccer Club
- VFW Post 8033
- Italian-American Ladies Auxiliary
- St. Dominic HS Parents Club
- Boy Scout Troop 253
- Oyster Bay Fire Co. #1
- American Legion Quentin Roosevelt Post No. 4
- HPS Network
- Youth & Family Counseling Agency
