Arcata Main Street's 19th Annual Oyster Festival

The 19th Annual Arcata Bay Oyster Festival drew more than 18,000 people to the Arcata Plaza to sample the variety of oysters prepared in every imaginable way. With oysters (and non oyster options) available from 35+ food vendors and a wedding, the tradtional oyster calling contest, live music, and oyster judging contest, the festival was enjoyed by all.

The Shuck and Swallow Contest was sponsored by the Point. For the third consecutive year, the winners of the Shuck and Swallow Contest were local oyster aficionados Conor and Aidan, pictured below. Photo is courtesy of Tracy McCormack.

 

- The Wedding
John and Kylee McMahan, are local residents of Humboldt County, both born and raised here. They have
been long time Arcata Oyster Festival goers, but it wasn’t until three years ago that they came to the Oyster
Festival “together” for the first time and that is where they fell in love with each other. John and Kylee made the Oyster Festival their Anniversary of their love when they took their marriage vows on the stage!

- In an attempt reduce the environmental impact a large festival has, we are taking steps to reduce our waste from the Oyster Festival!

This year’s souvenir tees with be 100% organic cotton tees, available in men’s short sleeve and long sleeve styles and women’s short sleeve styles.

We will also be recycling all of the oyster shells! The shells are sorted out from the trash and recycling flow, and used as filters for fish hatcheries.

Last but not least, we will also be using special compostable cups for all beer served at the festival.

 

2009 Food Vendors 

Annie’s Cambodian Foods: Cambodian Food
Arcata Kiwanis: Fish Tacos
Bear River Casino: Grilled Oysters
Coast Seafoods Company: BBQ Kumemoto Oysters, Pan Fried Oysters
Curly’s: Raw & Grilled Oysters
Eckholm’s Shuck Shack: Grilled Oysters
Fire Arts Center: Organic Lemonade
Folie Douce: Oysters, Drinks, Bread, T-shirts
GB’s BBQ: Tri-Tip Sandwiches, Oysters
Humboldt Bay Oyster Company: Grilled Oysters
Humboldt Bounty: Oysters & Seafood Salad
Humboldt Beer: Fish Tacos
Humboldt County Cattle Women: Tri-Tip Sandwiches, Warm Buns
Hurrricane Kate’s: Oysters
Kiwanis of Henderson Center: Oyster Stew, BBQ Beef Sandwiches
Looking Glass House: Raw & Grilled Oysters, Chicken & Beef Skewers
Mad River Farm: BBQ Oysters
Masaki’s Kyoto Japanese Restaurant: Broiled Oysters, Masakifeller Oyster/half shell
McKinleyville Girls AAU Basketball: Indian Tacos
New Orleans PoBoys: Fried Oyster Baskets & Fried Po Boy Sandwiches
Oriental Lao Food: Veggie Egg Rolls & Stir Fry Noodles, Kabobs
Plaza Grill: Raw & Grilled Oysters
Red Fox Tavern: Beef & Sausage Sandwiches, Grilled Oysters
Samurai: BBQ Oysters
Smokin’ Moses: BBQ Oysters, Corn on Cob, Tequilla Shots
Sublime Swine: Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Beans, Cornbread
Sushi Spot: Tempura Oyster Basket, Sushi, Oysters, Shooters
Tomo’s: Oyster Shooters, Breaded Oysters, Prawns, Sushi

 

Beverages Served by:

Beer Booths – Arcata Main Street Libation Wine Booth

2009 Non-Oyster Food Vendors

Sausage Lover's International: Sausages
Round Table Pizza: Pizza Slices
Ono-licious: Snow Cones 

2009 Kid Friendly Area Vendors

Ron Peterson Jewerly
Lola Instant Photo
Arcata School District
Waxtivities
Unique Beaded Jewerly
Face Painting Fantastique
Amy Pollock Artist
Ebony & Ivory Hair Braiding

 

Farmer’s Market, which will be located on 8th, 9th and I Streets adjacent to the festival
Donate Blood at the Blood Mobile located on 9th Street between G & F Streets
Humboldt County Red Cross team of volunteers will be available for emergencies throughout the festival  

Thank you to our 2009 Sponsors!
Blue Lake Hotel & Casino
Lost Coast Brewery 
All Hits 95.5
Times Standard
KHUM
KSLUG
The Point
KAEF TV
Red Fox Tavern 
Northcoast Co-Op 
Coast Seafood 
St. Joseph's Hospital 
US Bank 
KXGO
KJNY
Hunter, Hunter & Hunt 
Suddenlink
Umpqua Bank 
Arcata Garbage Co. 
Coast Central Credit Union 
Humboldt County Red Cross 

©2011 Arcata Main Street Oyster Festival