Oyster Shucking and Tasting
Attendees watch contests and taste oysters prepared in various ways by local chefs
Yerseke Oyster Festival
Oesterfestival Yerseke
Yerseke, Netherlands
Oct 18 - 20, 2025ConfirmedSource
Each autumn, the town of Yerseke opens the Zeeland oyster harvest with a three-day Oesterfestival. Tastings and festivity mark the start of the season in a town renowned as the center of Dutch oyster and mussel harvesting, in a celebration of the local catch of the sea.
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Where it happens
Oesterputten Yerseke
Yerseke, Netherlands
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Crowd level: moderate.
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Ticket required: €16.95
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Yerseke Oyster Festival
Oesterfestival Yerseke
Yerseke, Netherlands
Each autumn, the town of Yerseke opens the Zeeland oyster harvest with a three-day Oesterfestival. Tastings and festivity mark the start of the season in a town renowned as the center of Dutch oyster and mussel harvesting, in a celebration of the local catch of the sea.
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Oct 18 - 20, 2025Confirmed dates
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The story behind it
Yerseke is renowned as Zeeland's center of oyster and mussel harvest, and this festival highlights that heritage. Local producers and chefs come together to share knowledge and passion for sustainable seafood. While it attracts food tourists, the festival is grounded in local fishing culture and is valued by residents.
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Oyster Shucking and Tasting
Attendees watch contests and taste oysters prepared in various ways by local chefs
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Oct 18 - 20, 2025
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City / Area
Yerseke
Zuid-Beveland
Cost
€16.95
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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