Any why is the Clarenbridge Oyster so famous? Well, quiet simply for the taste – it’s unrivalled. No where else on this vast planet can match the perfect conditions that exist in Clarenbridge for growing and harvesting Oysters – a sheltered bay, a perfect ratio of fresh and salt water and added to this the skill and knowledge of a community who are immersed in Oyster harvesting since Roman times.

And so every September since 1954, we come together to celebrate this king of seafood and this unique history. With the Oyster at its centre, we deliver a festival of food, of entertainment, of music, of dancing and most of all a festival of fun. And all of this packaged in facilities and service levels of the highest quality.

A festival of this calibre cannot happen without significant contributions from many supporters. Firstly, the voluntary festival committee, a group of local people who are driven by their sense of community and their determination to organise a festival that can surpass any other week-end entertainment, anywhere in the world. Our main sponsor Guinness, who through their steadfast support over the years have made their brand completely synonymous with the best Oysters. To our eight key sponsors and to our advertising sponsors – local people and enterprises that believe so much in the festival that they are willing to financially support our efforts.