Oysterfest returns to St. Michaels this weekend

(ST. MICHAELS, Md) – The Chesapeake Maritime Museum is getting ready for one of their biggest events of the year Saturday.

As the museum hosts their annual Oysterfest. A celebration dedicated to the boats and watermen who helped shape the Chesapeake’s maritime legacy.

It’s also a chance to sample some fresh oysters from the Chesapeake Bay, and the celebration of the Winnie Estelle’s christening is going to tie the celebration together this Saturday.

“Because Winnie Estelle is going in, we have a unique gathering of five boats. I believe we are expecting 14 total buyboats, 13 of thesisters, if you will, to any of for 14 of these Chesapeake Bay buyboats will be gathered right here…” says Chief Historian Pete Lesher.

Oysterfest kicks off Saturday, November 7th at 10 A.M at the campus of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.