Wellfleet OysterFest-Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events




PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE of EVENTS   - check back for details.
 
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Friday, October 16, 2009
   
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Number and Shirt Pick-up for Sunday's 5K Road Race
 

Baker’s Field Recreation Building across from Mayo Beach.

9:00 pm - 1:00 am Disco Night at the Lighthouse Restaurant
 

Lighthouse Restaurant, 317 Main Street

Dance to disco classics at this classic OysterFest tradition.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
TBD Shucky's Day:  part 1, On the Flats 
 

A unique two-part local experience!  Meet at Cove Road Parking lot (adjacent to post office on Rte 6) for part 1, a visit to the grant of acquaculturist Jim O'Connell to tour his flats and harvest your own Wellfleet oysters which you will later shuck and enjoy paired with wine (part 2).  Bring waterproof shoes if you have them.  Cost is $50 per person, limit 15 participants.  For more information, email Heidi Clemmer.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Main Street Festival
 

Main Street and Town Hall Parking Lot

Food, Arts & Crafts and Education Booths open.  Shuttle Service available from designated beach parking lots and Town Pier.  Walk-in parking from Cove Corner Parking Lot and Wellfleet Elementary School.  Handicap parking and accessible shuttle from Mayo Beach lot.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm SPAT Booth
 

Located just behind Town Hall

Stop by for information, schedule, registration forms, directions and lots of great OysterFest merchandise.

10:00 am - 10:15 am OysterFest 2008 Kick-off
  Announcements and DJ from the Main Stage behind Town Hall
TBD U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Boat
 

Public dock at Wellfleet Pier (adjacent to Mac's Seafood)

Meet U.S. Coast Guard crew members and explore the 25-foot fast response/shallow water response/law enforcement boat.  Open to all, free of charge.

TBD The Woodfleet Project Art Auction
 

Located behind Town Hall next to Hatch's Fish Market

TODAY ONLY: Wellfleet's own mobile art gallery brings one-of-a-kind works of fine art created by dozens of admired artists to the heart of the OysterFest.  Don't miss the exciting action - bid early, bid often and take home an affordable piece by any one of the featured local and nationally-known artists.  Bidding begins at $20 and all proceeds go to support SPAT's educational mission, scholarship and grants program.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm “Shellfishing in Wellfleet: 19th-20th Century”
  Wellfleet Historical Society , 266 Main Street

Admission is free to a special exhibit in our new Annex of arts and artifacts concerning the history of the shellfishing industry in Wellfleet.  Also, enjoy a look back through time at our quintessential Cape Cod village.  

10:30 am - 11:15 am The Parkington Sisters (Folk/Alternative)
  Music on the Main Stage
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Family/Children’s Entertainment Area
 

Entrance on Main Street at Wellfleet Preservation Hall

Featuring clowns, moon bounce, face-painting, oyster jewelry making, pumpkin painting, cotton candy, balloon twisting and more right off Main Street, but away from the crowds in the enchanting park behind Wellfleet Preservation Hall (the old Catholic Church).

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Speaker Series at Wellfleet Public Library
 

TBD

TBD Mass Audubon Nature Walk
   
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Number and Shirt Pick-up for Sunday's 5K Road Race
 

Baker’s Field Recreation Building across from Mayo Beach

Advance registration available or download registration form here.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm Tennis Round Robin
 

Baker’s Field Tennis Court across from Mayo Beach

Sponsored by the Wellfleet Recreation Department. Information form available here or by visiting the Recreation Department, Town Hall, 300 Main Street or by contacting Becky Rosenberg: phone #508.349.0330

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Cooking Demonstration
 

Masonic Hall, corner of Bank & Commercial Streets

Chef and recipe TBD. Cost is $10/per person, participation is limited to 75 people. To make a reservation, go to SPAT SHOPWalk-ins accepted if space available.

11:30 am - 12:15 pm Triple Crown (R & B)
  Music on the Main Stage
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kid's Interactive Steel Drum Workshop
 

Family/Children's Entertainment Area Stage

Erik Sewer, originally from the Virgin Islands, will lead a steel drum workshop in the Kid's Area from 12 to 1 both days on a first come basis. Experience playing the island sounds on the steel drums and learn from a real pro!

TBD Shucking Demonstration
   
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Oyster Shuck-Off, Shucking Contest Preliminaries
 

Main Stage

Emceed by local hero and reporter, Eric Williams, host of CapeCast, the daily webcast of the Cape Cod Times, seen at capecodonline.com/capecast.  Register at the SPAT booth by 12:3o pm.  Advance registration form available here or for more information contact Tracy Vanderschmidt.  Prizes awarded:

1st Place-$1,000          2nd Place-$500         3rd Place-$250

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Erik and His Steel Band
 

Family/Children's Entertainment Area Stage

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cooking Demonstration
 

Masonic Hall, corner of Bank & Commercial Streets

Chef and recipe TBD. Cost is $10/per person, participation is limited to 75 people. To make a reservation, go to SPAT SHOPWalk-ins accepted if space available.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Speaker Series at Wellfleet Public Library
 

Wellfleet Public Library, 55 West Main Street

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm The Woodfleet Project Art Auction
 

Next to the SPAT booth directly behind Town Hall

Don't miss the exciting final 30 minutes of bidding and the opportunity to add a beautiful piece of art to your home.  Benefits SPAT's educational mission, scholarship and grant programs.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Rip It Ups (Rockabilly)
  Music on the Main Stage
TBD Shucky's Day:  part 2, Sunset Soiree
  Sol Restaurant, 15 Kendrick Ave (Mayo Beach)
Part 2 of Shucky's Day continues with the Sol staff providing hands-on shucking demonstration followed by wine pairings to sip and try while enjoying your own catch as the sun begins to drop over the bay.  The shucking gloves and oyster knife are yours to keep.  To participate, you must reserve for both Part 1 (see above at 8:00 am) and Part 2.
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Spelling Bee
 

Wellfleet Public Library, 55 West Main Street

Join the craze and test your spelling skills at the annual OysterFest Spelling Bee with children's and adult rounds, prizes and fun!  Register at the SPAT booth or the library by 3:00 pm.  Registration form available here or for more information contact Ed Miller.

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pre-race Spaghetti Dinner
 

Masonic Hall at the corner of Bank and Commercial Street

5K road racers load up on carbs, but open to all.

Sunday, October 18, 2009
TBD Oyster Grant Tour
 

Wellfleet Shellfish Department, 30 Kendrick Ave

Sponsored by the Wellfleet Shellfish Department.  Meet at Wellfleet Shellfish Dept for an educational tour of an oyster grant.  For more information, contact Wellfleet Shellfish Constable Andy Koch: phone #508-349-0325.

9:00 am 5K Adult Road Race
 

Mayo Beach Parking Lot

Sponsored by the Wellfleet Recreation Department.  Check-in and on-site registration beginning at 7:30 am at Baker's Field Recreation Department. Advance registration form available here or visit the Recreation Department at Town Hall, or contact Becky Rosenberg: phone #508.349.0330

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Main Street Festival
 

Main Street and Town Hall Parking Lot

Food, Arts and Crafts & Education Booths open.  Shuttle Service available from designated beach parking lots and Town Pier.  Walk-in parking from Cove Corner Parking Lot and Wellfleet Elementary School.  Handicap accessible parking and shuttle at Mayo Beach lot.

10:00 am - 5:00 pm SPAT Booth
  Located just behind Town Hall Stop by for information, registration forms, directions and lots of great OysterFest merchandise.
10:00 am 1.4 Mile Children's Fun Run
 

Mayo Beach Parking Lot

Sponsored by the Wellfleet Recreation Department.  Check-in and on-site registration beginning at 9:30 am at Baker's Field Recreation Department.  Advance registration form available here or visit the Recreation Department at Town Hall or contact Becky Rosenberg: phone #508.349.0330

10:00 am - 10:15 am OysterFest 2008 Kick-off, Day 2
  DJ and Announcements from the Main Stage behind Town Hall
10:00 am - 5:00 pm “Shellfishing in Wellfleet: 19th-20th Century”
 

Wellfleet Historical Society, 266 Main Street

Admission is free to a special exhibit in our new Annex of arts and artifacts concerning the history of the shellfishing industry in Wellfleet.  Also, enjoy a look back through time at our quintessential Cape Cod village.  

10:30 am - 11:15 am Parkington Sisters (Folk/Alternative)
  Music on the Main Stage
TBD Taste the Terroir
 

Masonic Hall, corner of Bank & Commercial Streets

To learn more about oysters, clams and terroir (the french word for "taste of place"), join Fisheries & Aquaculture Specialist Bill Walton from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for an educational and fun "taste-the-terroir" seminar. Participants will sample 3 types of oysters and 3 types of clams from different sections of Wellfleet Harbor. Walton will provide details about the biology behind Wellfleet oysters and aquaculture in the harbor, while guiding a discussion to taste the differences.  Wellfleet shellfishermen will also be available for questions. Cost is $10/per person, participation is striclty limited to 50 people. To make a reservation, go to SPAT SHOP.

11:00 am – 4:00 pm Family/Children’s Entertainment Area
  Entrance on Main Street at Wellfleet Preservation Hall
Featuring clowns, moon bounce, face-painting, oyster jewelry making, pumpkin painting, cotton candy, balloon twisting and more right off Main Street, but away from the crowds in the enchanting park behind Wellfleet Preservation Hall (former Catholic church).
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Zoe Lewis and her Elastic Band (jazzy latin & quirky originals)
  Music on the Main Stage
TBD Mass Audubon Nature Walk
   
TBD Poekoelan Demonstration
 

Family/Children's Entertainment Area Stage

Sponsored by the Tulen Center for Martial Arts and Wellness/Willy's Gym. Poekoelan is a rare and beautiful Indonesian martial art.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Kid's Interactive Steel Drum Workshop
 

Family/Children's Entertainment Area Stage

Erik Sewer, originally from the Virgin Islands, will lead a steel drum workshop in the Kid's Area from 12 to 1 both days on a first come basis. Experience playing the island sounds on the steel drums and learn from a real pro!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Speaker Series at Wellfleet Public Library
  Wellfleet Public Library, 55 West Main Street
TBD U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Boat
 

Public dock at Wellfleet Pier (adjacent to Mac's Seafood)

Meet U.S. Coast Guard crew members and explore the 47-foot motor life boat designed as a first response rescue resource in high seas, surf and heavy weather environments.  Open to all, free of charge.

   
   
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Oyster Shuck-Off, Shucking Contest Finals
 

Main Stage

Emceed by local hero and reporter, Eric Williams, host of CapeCast, the daily webcast of the Cape Cod Times, seen at capecodonline.com/capecastFinalists check in at SPAT booth by 12:30 pm.  Prizes awarded! 

1st Place-$1,000          2nd Place-$500          3rd Place - $250

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Speaker Series at Wellfleet Public Library
  Wellfleet Public Library, 55 West Main Street.
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Cooking Demonstration
 

Masonic Hall, corner of Bank & Commercial Streets

Chef and recipe TBD. Cost is $10/per person, participation is limited to 75 people. To make a reservation, go to SPAT SHOPWalk-ins accepted if space available.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Zoe Lewis's Funtabulous Show for Kids
  Music on the Family/Children's Entertainment Area Stage
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Incredible Casuals (totally original)
  Music on the Main Stage
5:00 pm OysterFest closes 
  See you next year!

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