The 24th Annual Oyster Festival has a bumper crop of exciting contests. Compete or just watch the fun—you’ll have a ball.

Oyster Eating & Shucking Contest
Saturday, October 13, at 2 PM
Verizon FiOS West End Avenue Stage

Back for the 24th year! Extreme eating has become one of the nation’s fastest growing pastimes, and this year, Oyster Festival continues this trend with the 24th Annual Oyster Eating & Shucking Contest. Don’t sign up for this unless you’ve got both an iron stomach and a world-class appetite!
Sign up at the Information Booth at the entrance to Theodore Roosevelt Park.

Presents
The Best of the Food Court Contest
You decide!

Festival patrons will be asked to vote for their all-time favorite festival food by entering the booth number and food item on entry blanks (available at each booth) and dropping them off at the Whole Foods Market booth! The contest will be open all weekend. The winner will be announced at 5 PM on Sunday, October 14, from the Verizon FiOS Food Court Stage.

Saturday, October 13, at 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM
on the Verizon FiOS West End Avenue Stage
The New York Lottery Show will feature the newest instant game, “Deal or No Deal,” hosted by Yolanda Vega. We will choose contestants from the crowd to be part of the show on stage and they will have the opportunity to win various prizes, such as “Deal or No Deal” instant tickets and merchandise prizes.