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Fulton Oysterfest

Updated: Mar 1



The Fulton Oysterfest is an annual event in Fulton, Texas put on and sponsored by the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department. Oysterfest features carnival rides, games, food, an oyster-eating contest, live music, unique vendor booths, and much more. This year the festival will host a fireworks display along the waterfront near the Fulton Harbor.

Annual Fulton Oysterfest in Fulton Texas
Annual Fulton Oysterfest

Info on this year's Fulton Oysterfest

This year will commemorate its 44th Annual event. Held March 2nd through the 5th 2023 at Fulton Harbor Park.



The oysters are flowing at this year’s Fulton Volunteer Fire Department Oysterfest, where everyone in town comes together to celebrate our community’s history while supporting a worthy cause. It may not be your typical small-town event – it has grown into something much bigger than anyone could have planned or imagined but still manages to keep its local festival vibe!




Admission to the Festival

Thursday Only: $2 Thursday Only: Active/Retired Military – Free Fri-Sat-Sun: $5 (12 and Over)

The Carnival area is free to enter and tickets for rides are available on site


Carnival Area at the Fulton Oysterfest in Fulton Texas
Carnival Area at the Fulton Oysterfest

Contests


Men's and Women's Raw Oyster Eating Contests

  • 1st Place - $200

  • 2nd Place - $100

  • 3rd Place - $50

Oyster Decorating Contest

  • 1st Place - $125

  • 2nd Place - $100

  • 3rd Place - $75



This year's Schedule of Events:


Thursday, March 2, 2023

  • 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.Grounds Open

  • 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.Arts & Crafts Tent

  • 8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Fireworks Canceled due to high winds expected

  • 9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Festival Grounds and Carnival Open

Friday, March 3, 2023

  • 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.Grounds Open

  • 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.Arts & Crafts Tent

  • 7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Decorated Oyster Contest Live Auction

  • 9:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.Festival Grounds and Carnival Open

Saturday, March 4, 2023

  • 10:00 a.m.–Midnight Grounds Open

  • 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.Arts & Crafts Tent

  • 11:00 a.m.Oysterfest Parade

  • 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.OUTSIDE STAGE

  • 1:45 p.m.–3:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.Men’s Raw Oyster Eating Contest

  • 4:00 p.m–Midnight Festival Activities

Sunday. March 5, 2023

  • 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Grounds & Arts & Crafts Tent Open

  • 10:00 a.m–6:00 p.m.OUTSIDE STAGE

  • 12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.Women’s Raw Oyster Eating Contest




The festival is the place to be this year. It’s guaranteed fun, and if you need some accommodations we’ve got a system set up that not only shows every available room for rent but also provides pricing information! Check out https://rockportfulton.com/rockport-fulton-hotel-accommodations/



The Town of Fulton Texas
The Town of Fulton Texas

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Wendel Family Fireworks Show

Updated: Dec 2, 2022





Come celebrate July 4th with the Wendel Family Fireworks show! Established in 1965, this family event is one of Rockport’s most iconic and has been a tradition for over fifty years. Since its inception over 50 years ago, it’s continually grown in both size and popularity due to volunteers’ tireless efforts in organizing such an incredible annual celebration – each new generation carrying out their parents’ legacy through hard work day after day!



If you’ve never experienced the magic firsthand during your time at our event those who have moved away come back time and again throughout their lives to experience other great fireworks displays each year.” People enjoy coming because of its greatness and areas spectacular views. The annual Rockport Art Festival takes place during that weekend and is one of Rockport’s great annual events.  “This area really comes together during these times”. With good food available at all events, live music playing




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