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Oysterfest organizers report broad regional attendance, partner donations

City Council of Shelton, Washington · November 19, 2025
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Rotary Club leaders told Shelton council Oysterfest drew about 12,000 attendees, 2,000 online ticket/RV orders and donations from Taylor Shellfish of roughly 6,000 oysters; proceeds support local nonprofits and scholarships.

Maureen Brown, president of the Shelton Rotary Club, presented the Oysterfest LTAC report on Nov. 18, describing the festival's community and economic impacts.

Brown said Oysterfest began in 1982 and is run by partner Rotary clubs and many volunteers. She estimated total attendance "about 12,000" based on ticket sales and RV reservations and said about 2,000 online orders provide origin ZIP-code data; 163 attendees were recorded from out of state. She credited Taylor Shellfish with donating roughly 6,000 oysters for the event and listed the festival's goals of supporting local nonprofits, scholarships and tourism.

Council members thanked organizers for returning funds to local nonprofits and for drawing visitors to Shelton. Brown said the next Oysterfest is planned for Oct. 2, 2026.

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