Falmouth Oyster Festival

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One of Cornwall's most loved festival's returns to Events Square 8-11 October 2026 to celebrate the start of the oyster dredging season!

🆓 Thu 8th - Falmouth Soul Sensation
🎫 Fri 9th - Mad Dog McRea
🎫 Sat 10th - Giles Robson
🆓 Sun 11th - The Oggymen Packed with cookery demonstrations by leading local chefs, oysters, seafood, wine and local ale, sea shanties, a town parade, live music, an oyster shucking competition, a Falmouth Working Boat race and marquees brimming with Cornish produce; the festival is a must for all oyster, seafood and maritime heritage enthusiasts! Falmouth Oyster Festival has seen an increasing number of Cornish food and drink producers promoting their quality produce alongside the longstanding craft fair stalls in the festival marquee. Festival visitors can savour the expanding range of mouth watering Cornish food and drink, both on site whilst taking in the festival atmosphere or to take home and enjoy!

Since taking the helm of the kitchen, Jack has brought his own style to the menu while keeping firmly rooted in what I...
18/09/2026

Since taking the helm of the kitchen, Jack has brought his own style to the menu while keeping firmly rooted in what INDIDOG is all about: great Cornish produce, generous hospitality and one of the best views in Falmouth.

His menus are seasonal, thoughtful and full of flavour: polished without being fussy and always designed to be food you genuinely want to eat.

🔗 More info on all our chefs on our website

📍 Events Square, Falmouth
📆 October 8th - 11th

Planning your coastal getaway for festival weekend? Make your stay unforgettable by basing yourself at Located just mom...
17/09/2026

Planning your coastal getaway for festival weekend? Make your stay unforgettable by basing yourself at

Located just moments from Gyllyngvase Beach and a short, scenic walk from Events Square & the wider town, it offers the ultimate haven to relax after a day of tasting native oysters and enjoying our wonderful festival programme!

St Michaels Resort is offering a Falmouth Oyster Festival exclusive package for the weekend: 

· Luxury Room
· 4-course dinner on your first night in Brasserie on the Bay
· 2-hour award-winning hydrothermal spa experience
· Evening tickets to one event at the Festival
· Cornish Breakfast

With luxurious coastal-inspired rooms, subtropical gardens, and world-class wellness facilities, it’s the ideal place to recharge. Rooms are filling up quickly for festival dates, so get booking directly via the link in our bio.

3 WEEKS TO GO! 🦪✨The countdown is officially on! In just 21 days, the Falmouth Oyster Festival kicks off for four unforg...
17/09/2026

3 WEEKS TO GO! 🦪✨

The countdown is officially on! In just 21 days, the Falmouth Oyster Festival kicks off for four unforgettable days celebrating the Fal Native and start of the oyster dredging season.

Get ready for:

· Freshly shucked Fal native oysters & local seafood
· NEW Incredible lineup of masterclasses & experiences
· Live chef demos from Cornwall’s top culinary talent
· Live sea shanties, music, and artisan crafts
· Craft ales, wines, and street food stalls

Bring your appetite and your festive spirit - we’ll see you on the waterfront!

📍 Events Square, Falmouth
🎟️ Free entry

🔗 Link in bio for full festival schedule and chef lineup.

A passionate and visionary chef whose culinary journey began through self-teaching, Caleb sharpened by years spent worki...
16/09/2026

A passionate and visionary chef whose culinary journey began through self-teaching, Caleb sharpened by years spent working in kitchens across the globe.

What began as a humble deli has since evolved into the acclaimed - a vibrant two-floor restaurant, deli, and wine bar that has become a cornerstone of the local food scene.

Join us at the Chef’s Theatre on Events Square to see Caleb cook – and see the full chef lineup on our website now!

🎁 Festival Giveaway: Win x2 Nights of Tickets to See Mad Dog McRea & Falmouth International Blues Night! 💥Great produce,...
15/09/2026

🎁 Festival Giveaway: Win x2 Nights of Tickets to See Mad Dog McRea & Falmouth International Blues Night! 💥

Great produce, coastal heritage, and live music - the is all about bringing people together to celebrate the very best of Cornwall. To mark our partnership with , we’re offering you the chance to win a pair of tickets to two unforgettable nights of live music on Event Square!

Dance your way through the weekend with the legendary folk-rock energy of and the world-class blues of & , all while celebrating our local harvest and enjoying incredible Cornish food.

How to Enter:
1. Like & reshare this post
2. Follow both and
3.Tag the friend you’d bring with you in the comments below! (Each comment counts as an entry)

Good luck!

Terms & Conditions: Giveaway closes at 00:00 on 23/09/26. Winner will be chosen at random and contacted directly by only. Open to UK residents aged 18+. Prize cannot be exchanged for cash value or equivalent. Tickets must be claimed prior to event. Tickets cover entry to Mad Dog McRea and Falmouth International Blues Night performances.

🦪 NEW MASTERCLASSES & EXPERIENCES AT FALMOUTH OYSTER FESTIVAL 2026 🥂From sailing the Fal Estuary with fresh oysters and ...
14/09/2026

🦪 NEW MASTERCLASSES & EXPERIENCES AT FALMOUTH OYSTER FESTIVAL 2026 🥂

From sailing the Fal Estuary with fresh oysters and fizz, to getting hands-on in the kitchen with some of Cornwall’s best chefs, there’s a whole host of new experiences to enjoy at this year’s festival.

⚓️ Fal River Cruises - In a brand new collaboration with Fal River Tours set sail for a cruise with fresh local oysters and fizz, or join a guided river tour to discover the waters and landscapes where the legendary Fal oyster is harvested.

🦪 Oyster Shucking - Learn the art of safe oyster shucking with a traditional Falmouth oysterman. You’ll shuck and enjoy three fresh local oysters, paired with a glass of fizz.

🎏 Fish Filleting & Ceviche - Join Annie Seabourne of My Fish Kitchen as she breaks down a whole fish step-by-step before showing you how to make a vibrant, flavour-packed ceviche to take home.

🧈 Flavoured Butter - Get hands-on with the award-winning KOTA chef Jude Kereama, and Cornish Dairy to create your own Café de Paris-style compound butter.

🍸 Cocktail Masterclasses - Shake, stir and sip your way through a cocktail masterclass with ‘Bearded Barman’ and WSET spirits expert Chris Jarratt, creating three seasonal, seafood-inspired serves.

🍷 Wine Tasting with Elly Owen - Get out of your wine rut with six unexpected supermarket wines chosen to pair perfectly with seafood, explore the best fizz for fish from Camel Valley to Champagne, or discover how the sea influences wines from around the world.

Whether you’re a seasoned oyster lover, a curious foodie or simply looking for something a little different to do at the festival, there’s an experience waiting for you.

🦪 Falmouth Oyster Festival | 8–11 October 2026
🎟️ Tickets & full details via the link in our bio.

Annie Seabourne set up her cookery school, , in 2008 sharing her knowledge and enjoyment of Cornish fish - she now heads...
13/09/2026

Annie Seabourne set up her cookery school, , in 2008 sharing her knowledge and enjoyment of Cornish fish - she now heads back to teach you on Events Square.

Annie’s courses, based in the village of Mawnan Smith, teach you all you need to know from understanding what to look for when buying fish, how to prepare, and how to cook to perfection.

More info on all our chefs via the link in our bio.

📍 Events Square, Falmouth
📆 October 8th - 11th

We’re excited to welcome Jordan Wilkes, Sous Chef at , for a chef demonstration, celebrating the seasonal cooking found ...
12/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome Jordan Wilkes, Sous Chef at , for a chef demonstration, celebrating the seasonal cooking found on their menu at their Brasserie on the Bay restaurant.

Known for his refined yet relaxed approach to local ingredients, Jordan will be showcasing how to highlight the delicate, natural flavours of native Fal oysters alongside vibrant seasonal produce.

More info on chefs via our website (link in bio).

📍 Events Square, Falmouth
📆 October 8th - 11th

does not describe his cooking in terms of trends or technique, but in terms of feeling. His work is guided by a quiet b...
11/09/2026

does not describe his cooking in terms of trends or technique, but in terms of feeling. His work is guided by a quiet belief: that food should restore, not overwhelm, that beauty, as he sees it, does not need more, it needs less.

The ethos our festival shares with his style of cooking made him a simple choice for the Chef's Theatre.

More info on all our chefs via our website.

📍 Events Square, Falmouth
📆 October 8th - 11th

Just as local oystermen on the Fal Estuary gather wild Fal Native Oysters by traditional sail and oar method - a zero-em...
10/09/2026

Just as local oystermen on the Fal Estuary gather wild Fal Native Oysters by traditional sail and oar method - a zero-emission harvest unchanged since the Roman Times - the team at cares for the land and its provenance with thoughtful, sustainable farming practices that keep our coastal pastures thriving.

When low-impact, sustainable ingredients come together, incredible home cooking happens naturally. How are you championing sustainable, local ingredients in your kitchen this week?

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Event Square, Port Pendennis
Falmouth
TR113XA

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