The World's Best Oyster And Seafood Festivals

How fast can you shuck? World oyster shucking champion, Belgian Xavier Caille, recently popped 30 succulent bivalves open in two minutes, twenty-five seconds, or 4.8 seconds each. Of course, if you can't shuck 'em you can still join 'em.

Oyster and seafood festivals kick into high gear this season, and in addition to great eats there's always high drama at the shucking competitions where speed must be matched with perfectionism. Cut an oyster or leave grit in the shell and penalties will ruin a quick time.

Shells are sure to fly when the pros take the stage at these events, armed with custom made knives, to compete for glory -- and cash. Three, two, one: Shuck!

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Wellfleet OysterFest: October 15 -16, 2011

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Now in its 11th year, the Wellfleet OysterFest has grown into a two-day street fair where thousands flock to Massachusetts to slurp down succulent bivalves and sample chowder and other specialties prepared by local restaurants. In addition to its famous oysters, Wellfleet is home to shellfisherman William "Chopper" Young, two-time national shucking champion, and the first American to win the internationals in Galway in 32 years at the 2008 event. Other activities include live entertainment, a 5k race, cooking demos, arts and crafts and lectures on the marine environment. Photo: Necee Regis

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Now in its 11th year, the Wellfleet OysterFest has grown into a two-day street fair where thousands flock to Massachusetts to slurp down succulent bivalves and sample chowder and other specialties prepared by local restaurants.

In addition to its famous oysters, Wellfleet is home to shellfisherman William "Chopper" Young, two-time national shucking champion, and the first American to win the internationals in Galway in 32 years at the 2008 event. Other activities include live entertainment, a 5k race, cooking demos, arts and crafts and lectures on the marine environment.

Photo: Necee Regis

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[Chris-Anderson]

05:50 PM on 09/30/2011

This post has seriously given me an oyster craving. Must. Have. Oysters!

[Necee Regis]

05:59 PM on 09/30/2011

Hope. You. Get. Some.

[Dave Harrison]

05:47 AM on 09/30/2011

I live 10 minutes from Wellfleet, we go every year. Great time to be had for all!

[Lesperado]

01:42 PM on 09/30/2011

I live in Western MA and plan to go! Yummmy!

[Necee Regis]

05:55 PM on 09/30/2011

You will love the Wellfleet OysterFest. A great party, terrific shucking competition, and yummiest oysters on the planet.

[Necee Regis]

05:58 PM on 09/30/2011

You will love OysterFest! Great festival & yummy oysters.

[Necee Regis]

05:51 PM on 09/30/2011

Dave--Lucky you! I love the Wellfleet OysterFest! --Necee

[cardiaccare]

06:42 PM on 09/29/2011

Last week I was sitting in Galway eating their delicious oysters, and drinking Guinness. I need to go back!

[GovtIsGreat]

04:23 PM on 09/29/2011

my mouth is salivating ...yumm

[Necee Regis]

05:53 PM on 09/30/2011

I love any excuse to eat oysters. Even for breakfast!