The 9th annual Oyster Festival returns with a fresh twist on Saturday in Besse Park, under the new leadership of Lorna Brunelle and the Sip and Stroll team.

This year’s festival features over 125 vendors, a 12-piece funk band, a visit from Salty the Oyster mascot, and a huge variety of food from oysters and BBQ to strawberry-dipped treats. Arts and crafts, beer and wine, and even celebrity vendors like Hippie Pilgrims round out the experience.