More than 150,000 people are set to gather in the historic hamlet of Oyster Bay again this Oct. 18 and 19 as the Oyster Fest returns for its 42nd year.

Presented by the Town of Oyster Bay with the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce, the outdoor event draws crowds to Audrey Avenue and Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. Last year was the town’s first time taking the reins . "Last year was a tremendous success. We had one of the largest turnouts in Oyster Fest history," Town Supervisor Joe Saladino said. "We ensured that all of the oysters come from Long Island waters. In years past, oysters were shipped in from other parts of the country, but we realized that the best-tasting oysters come from right here on Long Island."

The oysters, provided by the Long Island Oyster Growers Ass

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