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Oysters & Lobster
Fresh-shucked oysters, lobster dinners, lobster rolls and an international food court with Mexican, Colombian and Italian fare.
Seaside rides and good-time vibes — Connecticut’s great end-of-summer tradition on the shore of Long Island Sound.
For more than four decades, the Norwalk Oyster Festival has drawn tens of thousands to the waterfront to celebrate Long Island Sound’s seafaring heritage. Three days of food, music, art and rides across 35 waterfront acres — and every ticket supports the Norwalk Seaport Association’s preservation and education mission.
What to expect
Fresh-shucked oysters, lobster dinners, lobster rolls and an international food court with Mexican, Colombian and Italian fare.
Multiple stages with free performances all weekend long.
Carnival rides, games, face painting, popcorn and cotton candy for the whole family.
More than forty beers pouring all weekend.
Over 100 fine artists and crafters in a juried artisan marketplace.
Set on Norwalk’s 35-acre Veteran's Memorial Park, right on Long Island Sound.
Good to know
Tickets are sold online through Eventbrite. Rain or shine.
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Frequently asked
September 11–13, 2026 — Friday 6–11 PM, Saturday 11 AM–11 PM, and Sunday 11 AM–8 PM, at Veterans Memorial Park in Norwalk, Connecticut.
At Veterans Memorial Park in Norwalk, Connecticut (Norwalk, CT 06855), on the shore of Long Island Sound.
Tickets are sold online through Eventbrite — use the “Get Tickets” link on this page. You can also call the Norwalk Seaport Association at (203) 838-9444.
Fresh-shucked oysters, lobster dinners and lobster rolls, an international food court with Mexican, Colombian and Italian fare, funnel cakes, and a craft beer tent with more than forty beers.
Yes. The Kids Cove features carnival rides, games, face painting, popcorn and cotton candy, and the festival is suitable for all ages.
Yes — the Norwalk Oyster Festival takes place rain or shine.
Yes. Multiple stages feature free live performances throughout the weekend.
The Norwalk Seaport Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Proceeds support its maritime preservation and education mission, including the Sheffield Island Lighthouse.