Every corner of the 2007 Oyster Festival will be full of exciting activities and entertainment for the entire family. Attendees will find a bounty of quality arts & crafts products, children’s activities, live musical performances, amusement rides, a miniature railroad exhibit, harbor cruises, antiques and much more.

On Saturday and Sunday, experience music from the Andes with the Native American group, Runa Pacha Wind Rhythms. Comprised of Navajo and Inca descendants, the group performs beautiful, soothing music on traditional instruments such as pan flutes, cedar flutes, charangos, llama & gourd rattles, ocarinas, rainsticks, eagle bone whistles, drums covered with elk skin and sheepskin and chagchas (rattles) made with deer hooves. They’ll be on Audrey Avenue Saturday and on the Verizon West End Avenue Stage on Sunday.

On Saturday, take part in the New York Lottery’s, Deal or No Deal Show, featuring the new instant game of the same name! Festival attendees are invited to stop by the Verizon West End Avenue Stage to play a live version of the New York Lottery’s “Deal or No Deal” instant game for prizes.

Also on Saturday, see the 24th Annual Oyster Eating and Shucking Contest at 2 PM. Hosted by Q104’s Bob Buchmann, the contest has drawn media interest from as far away as Japan and Hong Kong. Sponsored by Newton Shows, with the oysters provided by Frank M. Flowers & Sons, this crowd favorite will be at the Verizon West End Avenue Stage.

Fan favorite Fred Greenspan, a traditional puppeteer, will be making his first-ever appearance at the Oyster Festival on Sunday. Fred is a well-known Punch & Judy puppeteer and has performed all over the United States with his adaptations of traditional puppet shows. See Fred at the Verizon West End Avenue Stage.

All weekend, take the “trackless train” from lower Audrey Avenue to the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum, where you’ll find an N-scale display wonderland. Speak with one of the conductors and learn about the history of trains.

Saturday, October 13, 2007

11 AM – 1 PM
New York Lottery’s Deal or No Deal Show. Hosted by Yolanda Vega.
Verizon FiOS West End Avenue Stage

11:30 AM – 1 PM
Blue Detour Bluegrass Band
Verizon FiOS Food Court Stage

11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Bands of the Audrey Avenue Stage

Crooked Foot
Popular contemporary and classic rock

Runa Pacha Wind Rhythms—Music from Native America

The Glen Rothel Trio
Adult contemporary acoustic guitar

Noon – 1 PM
Meet NY Jet Wayne Chrebet
Verizon FiOS Booth, Amusement Area, Shore Ave.
Mr. Chrebet’s appearance courtesy of the NFL Network and Verizon FiOS

1 PM
Pirates Cove
Meet the Pirates! Go on a Treasure Hunt!
Theodore Roosevelt Park Beach
Sponsored by Cablevision

1:30 PM – 3 PM
The Affordables Blues Band
Verizon FiOS Food Court Stage

Noon – 5:30 PM
Runa Pacha Wind Rhythms—Music from Native America
Audrey Avenue Stage

2 PM
24th Annual Oyster Eating and Shucking Contest
Verizon FiOS West End Avenue Stage
Sponsored by Newton Shows
Oysters provided by Frank M. Flower & Sons
Hosted by Q104’s Bob Buchmann

3 PM – 4 PM
“All My Children” star Jeff Branson
Verizon/SOAPnet Beauty Lounge

3:30 PM
Pirates Cove
Meet the Pirates! Go on a Treasure Hunt!
Theodore Roosevelt Park Beach
Sponsored by Cablevision

3:30 PM – 5 PM
New York Lottery’s Deal or No Deal Show. Hosted by Yolanda Vega.
Verizon FiOS West End Avenue Stage

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
The Souled Out Experience Soul Band
Verizon FiOS Food Court Stage

Sunday, October 14, 2007

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Runa Pacha Wind Rhythms—Music from Native America
Verizon FiOS West End Avenue Stage

11:30 AM – 1 PM
The Pedestrians —Americana/Folk Band
Verizon FiOS Food Court Stage

11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Bands of the Audrey Avenue Stage

Crooked Foot
Popular contemporary and classic rock

Mike & Al of the Walkers
Unplugged southern, classic and original rock

1 PM
Traditional Punch & Judy Show
Verizon FiOS West End Avenue Stage

1 PM
Pirates Cove
Meet the Pirates! Go on a Treasure Hunt!
Theodore Roosevelt Park Beach
Sponsored by Cablevision

1:30 PM – 3 PM
The School of Rock Band
Verizon FiOS Food Court Stage
Courtesy of Q104 Radio

2:15 PM – 3 PM
Just for Kids—Constant Wonder!
Verizon FiOS West End Avenue Stage
An interactive performing duo inspiring kids to have fun and learn

3:30 PM
Pirates Cove
Meet the Pirates! Go on a Treasure Hunt!
Theodore Roosevelt Park Beach
Sponsored by Cablevision

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Traditional Punch & JudyShow
Verizon FiOS West End Avenue Stage

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
The Souled Out Experience Soul Band
Verizon FiOS Food Court Stage

4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Just for Kids—Constant Wonder!
Verizon FiOS West End Avenue Stage
An interactive performing duo inspiring kids to have fun and learn

Continuous Entertainment and Activities
Saturday & Sunday

• Amusement Rides and Arcade: Shore Avenue (fee).
• Antique Show and Sale from Elias Pekale Shows: Audrey Avenue.
• Arts & Crafts—150 artisans from around the country: Theodore Roosevelt Park.
• Best of the Food Court Contest
  Sponsored by Whole Foods
• Camel and Pony Rides: Adjacent to the Arts & Crafts tent (fee).
• Exotic Petting Zoo: Adjacent to the Arts & Crafts tent.
  Sponsored by Optimum
• Fabulous Food Court
  Sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union
• Harbor Cruises: At the western waterfront pier.
• Live Music Performances: In the Food Court.
• Pirate Encampment: Adjacent to the Arts & Crafts tent.
  Sponsored by Cablevision
• Miniature Railroad Exhibit: At the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum.
• Schooners and Boats: At the western waterfront pier (fee).
• Sea Shanty Singers, “Stout”: At the wharf.
  Sponsored by The Waterfront Center
• Shuttles: Horse & wagon, trolley and trackless train.

The Oyster Festival is a family-friendly festival—with lots to do for adults and kids. Stroll along the waterfront…you’ll be amazed what you’ll find.

Optimum Presents Safari at the Waterfront
If you’ve been looking forward to bringing your youngsters to the Petting Zoo, you’ll be happy to hear this year’s menagerie includes llamas, kangaroos, camels and other four-legged friends. Certified veterinarians will be on hand to keep careful watch. Sponsored by Optimum, we’ve brought in the phenomenal R.W. Commerford Zoo as a free attraction for the whole family.

Camel Ride Anyone?
Ever wonder what it’s like a board one of these fascinating creatures? Well, now is your chance. Camels too exotic for you? The festival will also be offering pony rides. There will be a small fee for the rides.

Amusements, Thrill Rides & Game Midway
What’s a festival without rides? Newton & Sons provides the midway, as they have for many years. The attractions are fun and exciting! These attractions have provided safe fun for more than 40 years. A wide assortment of rides for children of all ages will be on hand, along with an array of fun sideshow games with great prizes.

“Punch ’n Judy” Shows—Sunday Only
Nationally recognized puppeteer Fred Greenspan will be the highlight on Sunday afternoon at the Verizon West End Avenue Stage. Dressing in period costume, he provides an historic overview before each show. His performances can be seen at museums, libraries, schools, fairs and special events of all kinds. Fred maintains the rascally nature of Punch without the stick slapping normally found in these shows but includes many of the traditional routines.

“All My Children” star Jeff Branson
Verizon and SOAPnet are teaming up to bring “All My Children” star Jeff Branson to the Oyster Festival on Saturday, October 13 from 2 to 3 PM. The daytime heartthrob, who plays reformed bad boy Jonathan Lavery on the popular daytime drama, will sign autographs and pose for pictures in the Verizon/SOAPnet Beauty Lounge. Fans will also be able to enjoy free manicures, massages and chances to win great SOAPnet prizes.

The Verizon/SOAPnet Beauty Lounge will be located in the carnival area at the Oyster Bay waterfront.

Sand Art & Face Painting
Let the artists in your little ones come out as they create their own sand art. Face painting, jewelry making and a host of other actives will be available in the children’s activity area at the waterfront.

Railroad Museum
Kids can take the “trackless train” at the gazebo on Audrey Avenue down Lower Audrey to the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum, where you’ll find an “N-Scale” display wonderland. Speak with one of the conductors and learn about the history of trains.