We a happy to announce another local event winning of our Quest to Re-invest contest Piscataqua Oysterpalooza at the Seacoast Science Center. If you love protected wetland along the New Hampshire Seacoast this is the event for you! It doesn’t get any prettier than this location in Rye. I hope to see you all out at the event this Sunday!

Piscataqua Oysterpalooza Event Information

• Program Overview
• Event Information
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Last Year’s Festival

Join Us for the Piscataqua Oysterpalooza

Join us Sunday, September 23, from 12:30 – 5:30pm at the Seacoast Science center, Ordiorne State Park, Rye NH for the annual Piscataqua Oysterpalooza. Oysters just $1 each! Space is limited so register today!

LEARN MORE about the Oyster Restoration Program

Sponsors & Supporters

Chill Catering
Exeter Rental
Favorite Foods
Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Café
Little Bay Oysters, Will Carey
L. L. Bean
Minuteman Press
Philbrick’s Fresh Market
Robert’s Maine Grill
Roundabout Diner
Seacoast Science Center
Seaport Fish
Smuttynose Brewing
Squamscott Beverages
Surf Restaurant
The Old Salt
The Orvis Company

Outreach Organizations

You will not find more agencies and organizations that profoundly care about Great Bay, in one location and at one time, than you will at the Piscataqua Oysterpalooza.

• Coastal Conservation Association of NH
• Conservation Law Foundation
• Eldredge Bros. Fly Shop
• Great Bay Stewards
• Great Bay Trout Unlimited
• Great Works Regional Land Trust
• Green Alliance
• Gundalow Company
• NH Department of Environmental Services
• NH Fish & Game Department
• Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership
• Revision Energy
• The Nature Conservancy
• UNH Jackson Estuarine Lab
• Winnicut River Watershed Coalition

Where?
At the Seacoast Science Center, Odiorne State Park, Rye, NH. See Google Maps for directions

When?
Sunday, September 23, 2012, 12:30 – 5:30pm, rain or shine
Why?
Great Bay Oyster Restoration (Learn More)
Cost?
Admission donations are $20 online (though PayPal) and $25 on the day of the event while they last. (note: PayPal will be shut down 24hours before the event). Children 12 years of age or under will be given free admission. Seating is limited! Go to frequently asked questions for details.
What?

• Plenty of Oysters $1 each
• Smuttynose Beer
• Wine provided by Philbrick’s Fresh Market
• Soft Drinks & Water provided by Squamscott Beverages
• Signature Bites from area restaurants
• Oyster shucking contest
• Live auction (L.L. Bean, Orvis…and more)
• Door prizes
• Free access to Seacoast Science Center during event
• Informational tents and demonstrations/touch tanks
• Live music by The Lou Wagner Trio: a six member group playing original music and covers.

Take a look at the gallery of photos from last year’s event and see just how much fun was had. We’re hoping for better weather this year, but even still, a great time was had by all.

About the Shucking Contest

Download the 2012 Shucking Contest rules
Download the release terms for participating in shucking contest
To register for the shucking competition contact Jeff Barnum at 603 770 3201 or jjeffreybarnum@gmail.com

Oysterpalooza Live Auction Items
1. Two Adirondack Chairs and Table from Orvis
2. Tent and Two Camp Chairs Donated by LL Bean
3. Orvis Bison Pack
4. Outdoor Clothing by Polartec
5. Orvis Binoculars
6. Two Sling Chairs and Table donated by Orvis
7. LL Bean Escape backpack and children’s Sprout backpack
8. Men and women’s Orvis sunglasses
9. LL Bean outdoor radio combined with an LL Bean weather station
10. A collection of LL Bean camping equipment