photo credit: Lezli Rowell for SPAT
The 2011 Wellfleet OysterFest Shuck-Off winner Camden Holland.
He is pictured here from left to right with Oysterettes SPAT Treasurer Tracy Davenport, SPAT Board Member Nancy O'Connell and Chris Kelly of Sweet Baking. (Oysterettes time the shuckers as they compete.) In the final round he shucked 24 oysters in 1 minute 55 seconds. With penalties, his final time was
2 minutes 28 seconds.
This is the first time Camden has entered the Shuck-Off, and he won it all: $1,000. He is from Harvard, Mass. and he works for Mac's Shack in Wellfleet.
The OysterFest is a two day event brings together locals and visitors alike for a weekend full of hometown flavor and big time fun featuring something for everyone: local cuisine, educational lectures, cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, children’s activities, live music, road races, walking tours and the Oyster Shuck-Off competition.The 'Fest is produced by Wellfleet Shellfish Promotion and Tasting, or SPAT, a non-profit organization devoted to fostering a greater understanding of the town's shellfishing industry and made possible through collaboration with the Town of Wellfleet, the support of many generous sponsors, the area shellfishermen and a dedicated group of volunteers.
The Wellfleet OysterFest is a free event. Help support the festival by offering a donation today by contacting,
info@wellfleetoysterfest.com |
