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The Oyster Festival In Florida Is The Most Charming Way To Celebrate Spring

By Marisa Roman | Published March 08, 2019

While some people look forward to the flowers in bloom and the longer bouts of daylight that spring can bring, others, especially Floridians, look forward to being outside and feasting on fresh seafood. Some of the best seafood festivals in Florida happen during the springtime, and this particular Oyster Festival in Fort Pierce is one worth adding to your calendar.

The Fort Pierce Oyster Festival is happening again this year for the 8th time, and you do not want to miss out on the best way to welcome spring.

Every year, oysters become the focus of Fort Pierce, being prepared in every way you could imagine—grilled, stewed, deep fried, Casino, Rockefeller, Mexicali, and of course, raw.

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Guests that participate in this two-day festival get to honor this delicious ocean gem by feasting on all different types of preparations and styles.

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Downtown Fort Pierce becomes an oyster-lovers paradise during the festival, with music, drinks, food, vendors, and so much more.

In fact, this is fun for the whole family, with a river science symposium, children’s area, and of course, the Great Coconut Float Race.

And if you’re curious about what happens to all the leftover oyster shells after the festival—they’re collected specifically for oyster reef restoration projects.

In the first four years, the festival collected more than 2800 gallons of oyster shells that have helped benefit Indian River Lagoon.

This year the festival takes place on April 6th and 7th, and will have an even bigger selection of oyster and seafood dishes, as well as a welcomed variety of "landlubber" foods.

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Enjoy the music lineup with local bands performing all weekend long, and even get your shop on from the craft vendors showcasing their best.

One of the best ways to honor springtime in Florida is by chowing down on a bevy of fresh oysters at this unique seaside festival.

When: Saturday, April 6th & Sunday, April 7th, 2019

Where: Veterans Memorial Park & River Walk Center – 600 N. Indian River Dr., Ft. Pierce, FL 34950

For more information about the Fort Pierce Oyster Festival, visit the website or Facebook Page.

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