10/16/2026
Here’s some of the things that are going on this Sunday at the Oyster Festival…. Check it out!!!
THREE DAYS TO GO
Know before you go, part 2
What's new: An expanded menu
We're bringing you more drool-inducing items than ever to choose from, including:
Maryland crab soup from White Rose Bar & Grill
Pulled pork sandwiches and mac and cheese from Susie Ques BBQ
Salads from Wired Chef
Fish and chips
French fries
And we'll still have traditional festival favorites raw oysters and fried oyster sandwiches (with bigger oysters!), hot dogs, brats and soft pretzels. Returning food vendors include PA Dairymen's Association Farm Show milk shakes, Gnawjaw's Bacon on a Stick, and the Friends of the History Center's mouth-watering baked goodies.
What's new: More to explore
Take some time for one of the free timed guided tours of the Gates House and Plough Tavern, then head over to the History Center Museum to catch the three Lightning Talks, each running about 30 minutes:
Noon: Story time with Martin Library. This is for families and younger children.
1:30 p.m.: Neicy DeShields-Moulton on her family’s roots in the oyster trade
3 p.m.: Kenya Brown Feeser on the art of restoring art and artifacts
Also, remember to go to the third floor to see the new "Revolutionary York" exhibit, which tells the story of York County during the Revolution.
Families, be sure to also spend time in the Kids Corral, full of friends ready to bring the fun, including Shear Heaven and their alpacas, Keystone Kidspace, Creative York, York Art Association and Razzle Dazzle balloon twisting. Speaking of York Art Association, after the festival stop by the open house at their new home in the Little Green Church at 591 Linden Ave., York. They're open until 6 p.m.
We're all set for a perfect fall day, with sunshine and temperatures in the 50s. Come see us on Sunday!
What: The 52nd Annual Fall Oyster Festival, presented by White Rose Bar & Grill
When: Sunday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Colonial Complex, Pershing Avenue between Market and Philadelphia streets, downtown York
Cost: Free admission. Food, drinks and merch are pay as you go, and proceeds benefit the History Center and its work in preserving and telling the stories of York County's history.
For details: The link to the Fall Oyster Festival page is in the comments.