Captain Avery Museum

10/20/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came out for the Captain Avery Museum Oyster Festival this past Saturday! It was a fantastic day packed with fun, delicious food, and live music. Despite the chilly weather, the crowd showed up ready to enjoy the festivities and helped make it an great event.
📸 Check out some of our favorite photos from the day, and thank you for helping make this year’s Oyster Festival such a success!

10/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to the Captain Avery Museum Oyster Festival this Saturday! It was a wonderful day of food, fun and music. A huge thanks to all our volunteers, vendors and partners who helped make the event a success! Thanks to the The Capital for featuring the Captain Avery Museum Oyster Fest. Check out the pictures here:

The Captain Avery Museum hosts its annual Oyster Festival Saturday in Shady Side, celebrating Chesapeake Bay culture with fresh oysters, live music, local vendors and family activities.

10/16/2026

We're ready to go for the Captain Avery Museum Oyster Festival! 🦪🎶

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM for a fantastic day of food, live music, local vendors, and Chesapeake Bay fun!

The latest weather forecast is looking promising, with dry conditions expected tomorrow afternoon. 🌤️

Bring your friends and family and come celebrate with us on the beautiful West River waterfront.
🎟️ Get your tickets today!
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/eregistrati/event/oysterfestival2026tickets/

10/16/2026

A big thank you to The Baltimore Banner for featuring us in their What to Do This Weekend roundup! 🦪🎉

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Join us at the Captain Avery Museum Oyster Fest for a fantastic day of food, live music, and family-friendly fun on the beautiful West River!

📅 Saturday, October 17 11am-5.30pm
📍 Captain Avery Museum, 1418 E West Shady Side Rd, Shady Side, MD

Check out the feature in The Baltimore Banner below, and get your tickets today!

Whether you want to toss back freshly shucked oysters in Annapolis, watch artists paint and draw in Columbia or attend a punk rock flea market in Baltimore, we've got you covered.

10/15/2026

We’re getting ready for Oyster Fest. Thanks to Homestead Gardens for supplying our Festive Fall Decorations.
The Captain Avery Museum Oyster Fest is Saturday October 17th 11am-5.30pm

10/15/2026

🦪🌿 WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE? 🐢🦎
We’re excited to welcome Eco Adventures to the Captain Avery Museum Oyster Festival on Saturday, October 17!
Get ready for some WILD fun as Eco Adventures brings the wonders of nature and wildlife to our festival! A great opportunity for kids and adults alike to learn about fascinating creatures and get closer to the natural world.
🦪 Saturday, October 17
📍 Captain Avery Museum | Shady Side, MD
Come for the oysters, stay for the adventures! 🐍🐢

10/13/2026

Don’t miss the launch of Captain Avery Museum’s signature fundraiser! Shopping starts at noon at the Annual Oyster Festival that opens at 11 am this Saturday, October 17th. Get in line! So many offerings.

CHOOSE IT!
See It. Love It. Choose It!

Not an auction—no bidding, no waiting!

Discover unique treasures, exclusive dining experiences, vacation getaways, and more—all generously donated to benefit Captain Avery Museum!

Each offering has a special fixed price, typically below its value. Find something you love, purchase it on the spot, and it’s yours!

❤️ Great finds. Memorable experiences. One great cause!

100% of proceeds support Captain Avery Museum!

Check out some of the items available to Choose-it! These items and much much more are available at the Captain Avery Museum Oyster Festival!

10/12/2026

The Captain Avery Museum Needs You!

We’re looking for volunteers to help with our Annual Oyster Fest on Saturday, October 17th!

Whether you can help with setup, activities, or cleanup, we’d love to have you join us.

Sign up here to volunteer:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48A9AE2CA6F5C25-65976022-2026 #/