Events
24th Annual Shuck & Run
The Wellfleet Recreation Department Presents:
24th ANNUAL “SHUCK AND RUN”
OYSTER FESTIVAL 5K+ ROAD RACE
SUNDAY OCTOBER 20, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY 10/4 TO GET A SHIRT!
Prizes given to first, second, and third place Male/Female
First Wellfleet Resident, First Race Walker Male/Female.
Course: From DUNKIN’ DONUT’S PARKING LOT, run along Cove Road to Pilgrim Spring Road, out to Indian Neck Beach, and back.
Entry Fee: $30.00
PARKING AVAILABLE AT DUNKIN’ DONUT’S AND THE POST OFFICE
Shirts and numbers will be available for pick up at the Baker’s Field Rec. building on Friday October 18th from 4-6 pm.
Race day sign up between 8 - 8:30 am in the Dunkin’ Donuts parking lot.
OysterFest Spelling Bee
Hosted by the Wellfleet Public Library
Sponsored by The Provincetown Independent
Littlenecks: Ages 12 and under
3 PM
Quahogs: Ages 13 and up
Directly following Littlenecks
Sign up at the Wellfleet Public Library
How is NOAA Fisheries Supporting Shellfish Aquaculture? with Matt Bowden & Zachary Gordon
Come join NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) while the tide is high at the Wellfleet Public Library! You won't want to miss what is sure to be a massively informative discussion with NOAA representatives - get the inside scoop on upcoming grants and funding opportunities, new and innovative aquaculture research, technology development, and other tools NOAA is developing to support aquaculture producers and managers. Environmental engineer Matt Bowden and regional aquaculture liaison Zachary Gordon will lead a lively discussion about the state of the fishery where you can ask questions and engage with managers.
@ Wellfleet Public Library (55 West Main Street)
Free to the Public
Seating is limited!
Learn to Shuck
Learn to shuck from the experts! Three classes are scheduled for Saturday, October 19th and two classes are scheduled for Sunday, October 20th. Entry costs $25 per person. Guests must have scanned their OysterFest ticket upon admission to attend this class.
Wellfleet OysterFest
Wellfleet Oyster Alliance (WOA) will host its 24th edition of OysterFest in Wellfleet Town Center. Tickets are on sale now. Attendance is limited, so get your tickets early! Tickets are reserved for Olympic Gold Members (two tickets) and Belding Society Members (four tickets) If you’re not a member, sign up by October 1st to be guaranteed admission. Memberships are available here. Members are also invited to visit the special Membership Tent to meet each other and enjoy some hospitality provided by WOA.
At the ‘Fest, WOA will once again host its popular Learn to Shuck Lessons. Top professional shuckers will help you get started, or improve your shucking skills. Knives and oysters will be provided to participants. Tickets for Learn to Shuck Lessons will be on sale soon!
Pickleball Round Robin
To benefit Wellfleet Recreation & the Homeless Prevention Council
FOR ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS
Friday, October 18 from 3-5 PM
@ 70 Kendrick Ave in Wellfleet
$25 to Wellfleet Recreation with $25 suggested donation to HPC
Sign up as a single player. Each participant is issued a number and randomly assigned partners as the round robin progresses.
We will be using rally scoring to ensure that all players have the opportunity to play an equal number of games.
Space is limited to 24 players
Prizes will be awarded to all participants
FOR ADVANCED BEGINNER PLAYERS
Saturday, October 19 from 9-11 AM
@ 70 Kendrick Ave in Wellfleet
$25 to Wellfleet Recreation with $25 suggested donation to HPC
Sign up as a single player. Each participant is issued a number and randomly assigned partners as the round robin progresses.
We will be using rally scoring to ensure that all players have the opportunity to play an equal number of games.
Space is limited to 24 players
Prizes will be awarded to all participants
Fall Art & Oyster Crawl
Kick off the fall in Wellfleet this year with The Art and Oyster Crawl, from 3 pm until 6 pm and celebrate two of Wellfleet’s most precious resources: outstanding art galleries and delicious Wellfleet shellfish!
Start by parking at the Town Hall lot and checking in at the tent on the front lawn, then follow the (online) map for participating Art & Oyster Crawl galleries! Discover the wonders of Wellfleet’s famous art galleries and enjoy an abundance of shellfish along the way. A local shellfish farmer and a Wellfleet Oyster Alliance representative will be at each of the galleries while discussing shellfish farming and WOA's mission.
The crawl also includes fine wine and craft beer provided by Ole & Obrigado and Devil's Purse Brewing Co. The participating galleries include Shinglefish, The Works, The Jewelry Studio, AMZ Gallery, Isabel Souza Studio and LAHA Gallery. Many other galleries, shops, and Wellfleet restaurants will also be open.
All ticket sales are final - no refunds. ALL Events are held RAIN OR SHINE.
Makers Market
Shop handmade goods from local artisans!
Makers Market will run from June 27th to August 29, 2024, from 9 AM - 3:30 PM, at Mayo Beach. No market on July 4th.
Shellfish Farm Tours
Farm tours on August 21 and September 18th are offered in partnership with the Wellfleet Historical Society and Museum. These farm tours are offered from an Indigenous perspective. Wampanoag native Marcus Hendricks will discuss historical and contemporary shellfish practices, the cultural significance of Wampum and quahogs in general, shellfishing and the relationship to the land: "Original Instructions," and the sustainability and reverence for ecology and natural aquaculture systems.
Children 12 & under are FREE and do not need a ticket. As an alternative, please consider making a donation to Wellfleet Oyster Alliance.
Boots or shoes that can get wet are essential. Please do not wear sandals or flip-flops. Shellfish shells are very sharp and could cut bare feet!
IMPORTANT: Some farms require a fair amount of walking on uneven sand to be able to access the site. Please use your discretion in determining if this activity fits your physical capabilities.
Reach out to shellfishfarmtours@wellfleetoa.org with any questions.
Main Street Shop & Shuck
Kick-off spring on May 26th with the 1st annual 'Main Street Shop and Shuck', sponsored by Wellfleet Preservation Hall and Wellfleet Oyster Alliance.
We're bringing together shopping, oysters, music, prizes & fun!
Stroll Wellfleet's Main Street shops to find your favorite raffle and door prizes, then return to WPH's intimate backyard for a raw bar, clam chowder, hot dogs, beer/wine-cash bar, live music by Josh Ayala, and the winners drawings!
Kids 0-5 years old are free!
This is a RAIN or SHINE event, all sales final, no refunds.
Main Street Shop & Shuck is a fundraiser for Wellfleet Oyster Alliance (WOA)
Wellfleet Makers Market | Applications Open
WMM is an Artisan Market held at Mayo Beach in Wellfleet, every Thursday, 9 am-3:30 pm, from June 27 through August 29, 2024
NO SHOW JULY 4
Rain or Shine
Items must be handmade by the applicant.
Artists choose 3 dates minimum, all 9 dates, or any amount of dates in between.
The application due date is April 15, 2024, then they're on a rolling basis.
Applications are reviewed by a jury.
Applicants will be notified if they are accepted by May 15, 2024.
The fee is $75.00 per market.
ALL market dates must be paid when a Square invoice is sent to you.
*No Refunds - *No Exceptions
Three PROFESSIONAL quality photographs and ONE booth photo are required. If you are a previous participant, no photos are required.
The photos may be used on social media posts for marketing.
A business social media presence is preferred so that all artists participate in marketing.
For questions please contact: wellfleetmakersmarket@gmail.com or call 508-776-8408
Wellfleet OysterFest Arts & Crafts Applications
WOF DATES are October 19-20, 2024
10 am - 5 pm RAIN OR SHINE
Main Street, Wellfleet, Massachusetts
All work must be handmade by the applicant.
Prior participation does not guarantee acceptance into this year's Fest.
Booth sharing is allowed if each artist applies separately and is approved separately.
Applicant must submit three high-quality photographs or a professional website.
No photos of multiple items unless a photo is a professional-quality close-up.
One booth photo as it will appear at the WOF.
The application deadline is April 1, '24
Accepted/Waitlist/Not Accepted notifications by April 15, '24
Accepted artists will be invited to 'Accept', as of April 15, '24 & be required to pay the booth fee by a future, 'stated date', in order to participate.
Prior participation does not guarantee acceptance into WOF '24.
Booth Fee is $480.
*Non-Refundable $20.00 Application Fee*
Event site is Main Street & Town Hall.
Have a question? email: vendors@wellfleetoa.org
Phone:508-776-8408
Chowder & Chat Night | Chowder Contest
Join Wellfleet Oyster Alliance for an evening of chowder & good conversation. Blind test and rate participating restaurants' chowder and hear from the WOA Education Committee on upcoming events and initiatives. Brought to you in partnership by WACC & WOA.
-50/50 raffle to benefit Maryanne’s Cafe
-Free drawing for 2 Shellfish Farm Tour tickets
Space is limited. Please RSVP by calling (508) 958-5227 or by visiting the link here by February 20th.
Future of the Fest
Monday, January 22, 2024
Wellfleet Adult Community Center
5:30 - 8 PM
Food will be provided
We invite you, our key stakeholders, to join us for a conversation about the future of the Fest. We’re looking for collaborators, problem solvers, supporters, local wisdom, and expertise.
Our goal is to share information, generate new ideas, and further WOA’s mission of preserving, protecting & promoting Wellfleet’s shellfishing industry. Please join us!
RSVP by January 21st by emailing vendors@wellfleetspat.org.
