Red Bank Guiness Oyster Festival Returns This September

RED BANK, NJ — A festival celebrating the opening of oyster season will make its return to the streets of Red Bank.

Presented by the Asbury Park Press and Guiness, the Red Bank Guiness Oyster Festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 26 in the White Street parking lot.

The street festival, modeled after a 67-year-old Irish oyster festival that celebrates the opening of oyster season, will feature not just Guiness and oysters, but will showcase dozens of Red Bank restaurants and live music on two stages. Everything from fried and raw oysters to mini-rueben’s to filet mignon sandwiches to lobster rolls will be served.

Live music will include the Eddie Testa Band, Pat Roddy Band, Daddy O'Pocketful and others. Guinness, lighter beers, red and white wines and vodka drinks will be also be available for purchase.

Admission is $5 for anyone over age 10. Guests are asked to leave their dogs at home. The festival is a fundraiser for the Red Bank RiverCenter and produced by Rue Events. Anyone looking to participate in this fun event as a non-food vendor, sponsor, advertiser or volunteer should contact
Ruthanne Harrison at Rue Events, 732-829-1104 or email rue@rueevents.com for more information.

Red Bank Guiness Oyster Festival

• Sunday, September 26, noon to 6 p.m.
• (Rain Date Oct. 3)
• White Street Parking Lot, Red Bank ( located behind The Dublin House with entrances on White Street and Monmouth Street)