There are three different tickets available for purchase. Option 1: $40 Includes entry into the festival and samples from all participating restaurants. Option 2: $55 Includes entry into the festival and samples from all participating restaurant plus two drink tickets (beer, seltzers, wine or vodka available). Option 3: $195 Includes entry into the festival, free valet parking, samples from all participating restaurants, open bar with all drinks included, and entry into the VIP section, which includes oyster tastings and small seafood bites that are not available to the public.

Besides admission tickets (until they run out!) online, attendees can purchase individual drink tickets ($8) and loads of fun swag at the event such as t-shirts, koozies, hats, and more! Raffle tickets may also be purchased for $10. Three great packages will be raffled off!

Yes! Please bring the entire family. There is FREE entry for children ages 10 and under. We will have a kid's corner with fun activities and educational exhibits, along with free face painting, bingo, and lawn games! The festival also features local vendors!

Besides eating, there will be live music, multiple bars, fun exhibits, free face painting, lawn games, and photo fun!

While we love our furry friends, space is limited at this food event and pets are not allowed. Service animals are always allowed as long as they are identified as working.

For Ride Share such as Uber and Lyft, the drop off is at 3711 Autry Park Drive Houston, TX 77019. For those driving, there is self public parking around the park itself. Street parking is also available throughout the neighborhood, but be sure to look out for and obey all parking signs. There will be complimentary valet for VIP attendees and paid-valet for other if they have capacity. Always, don't leave valuables in your car! ​

Oysters are a natural filtration system. In fact, one adult oyster filters 50 gallons of water a day! Oysters help keep our Bay fishable and swimmable but they are very susceptible to harm through natural or manmade disasters, and constantly face habitat loss. The more we all know about oysters and their value to our local ecosystem, the better we'll all be for it! All oyster shell from the festival will be recycled and returned to Galveston Bay - help us make habitat! Find out more about our Oyster Shell Recycling Program.(https://galvbay.org/work/habitat-restoration/)

No! This is an Oyster & Seafest. Restaurants will have a variety of seafood dishes available!

Sorry, tickets are non-refundable, but they are fully transferable but it's up to you to forward your ticket to your new best friend. If you can't make it, and can't find someone else to go, please consider your purchase a donation and know we're grateful!

Don't eat shellfish! While we don't know for sure, it's safe to assume anything served at the festival could have shellfish in it, but we encourage you to ask individual chefs for more information about their dishes. If in doubt, we want you to play it safe and enjoy the party from beginning to end!

We accept cash and credit. No checks please.

This event is rain or shine!

Please email us at oysterfest@galvbayevents.org. Thanks!