Where Oyster Restoration Meets Celebration!

With the largest human-made oyster reef on the planet soon-to-be complete and the Bay’s oyster population tripling over the past two decades, there’s never been a better time to raise a glass—and a half shell—in celebration of successful Chesapeake oyster restoration!

At World is Your Oyster Fest (WIYO), you’ll do just that—plus savor the best in local seafood, slurp your way through a bounty of local oysters, sip craft cocktails, and soak in the spirit of the Chesapeake—all to benefit successful oyster restoration efforts that are transforming the Bay! Cheer on the pros in the Tito's Handmade Vodka Shucking Competition, sharpen your skills in a Shuck Like a Pro workshop, and discover how every shuck and slurp helps restore the Chesapeake Bay.

The party's happening on Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 5:30–9:00 PM at the B&O Railroad Museum. 21+ only.

WIYO is more than just a good time—it’s for a great cause!

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EAT OYSTERS (& LOCAL SEAFOOD)

  • Enjoy a variety of oysters from throughout the Bay. Hear directly from the farmers and watermen who grow and harvest them.

  • Relish gourmet seafood and cuisine from Shell Recycling Alliance restaurants

  • Hone your shucking skills with expert shuckers - and score your own take-home shucking kit.

  • Experience unique beer, wine, and cocktail pairings courtesy of ORP’s top supporting partners. NA options, too!

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RECYCLE SHELLS

  • Celebrate the Bay-friendly businesses who recycle shell and ID the most convenient public drop sites near you.

  • Sign the "Shell Recycling Pledge" and receive a badge of honor to wear with pride!

SPREAD THE WORD

  • Learn how ORP is leading conservation of the native oyster

  • Experience oysters’ filtration and habitat creation powers at a live oyster reef demo 

  • Cheer for shuckers competing in the Tito's Handmade Vodka Shucking Competition - Baltimore's official pro shucking event! The winner will have the opportunity to compete at the 2025 U.S. National Oyster Championship Contest in St. Mary's County, MD

  • Get creative at oyster paint and sip classes. 

Plus, enjoy live music, exciting raffle items, a bustling vendor village featuring oyster wares, gear, and other goods - and plenty more surprises!

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sponsors

Sponsoring World is Your Oyster Fest is a great way to showcase your support for successful Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration. Download the Sponsor Opportunties packet, and contact Allison Albert Guercio, Marketing & Fundraising Director, to secure your space!

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Cancellation policy

Please note: All sales are non-refundable. World is Your Oyster Fest is rain or shine but if the event is rescheduled due to unforseen circumstances, all purchases will be honored for the following event date. If you cannot attend the rescheduled event, you may transfer your purchase to another person. This is a fundraising event for Oyster Recovery Partnership, the nonprofit expert in Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration. In the event you are unable to attend or transfer, your ticket will be considered a donation to ORP. Thanks for understanding.

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