The 2021 Norwalk Oyster Festival has live music from dozens of bands on multiple stages throughout the weekend and features a variety of crowd-pleasing entertainment. The Oyster Festival is the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer.
The Norwalk Oyster Festival kicks off with the music of the multi-talented Eliot Lewis, a Norwalk native that is a member of Hall and Oates, one of the most famous duos in the world that have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The next performer, Steelheart, originally from Norwalk, lights up the stage at 8:30 p.m. Get ready to rock with Steelheart, a legendary musical force, celebrating 30 years of entertainment in 2021 and considered by many to be one of the hottest, hippest live shows around the world. On Saturday afternoon, at 2 p.m. get ready to escape to “Margaritaville” at the Norwalk Oyster Festival with the always-popular Jimmy Kenny and the Pirates Beach Band - the ultimate beach party tribute to Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, and the Zac Brown Band. Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band plugs in and lights up the stage at 2 p.m.! Saturday night’s headliner is Mike DelGuidice, hand-picked and hired by Billy Joel, and Big Shot make the stage come alive with their music and will have you dancing up a storm. DelGuidice is a world-class vocalist and can sing just about anything! Get ready to party to chart-topping hit after hit, in an astounding high-energy show, that is amazingly free with admission! On Sunday, the Norwalk Oyster Festival is celebrating a homegrown musical extravaganza of non-stop performances by professional local and regional bands. Enjoy live music and specular performances, dance together, unwind and have fun as you listen to a variety of musicians on multiple stages. Bands performing on Sunday on the Main Stage include Fairfield 9 at noon, Green Eyed Lady at 1:30 p.m., What Up Funk at 3 p.m., Tangled Vine at 4:30 p.m., and Sacred Fire at 6 p.m. When you aren’t grooving to the tunes, there is a wide variety of food, arts, crafts, rides, and entertainment that will keep you busy. The 2021 Norwalk Oyster Festival has live music from dozens of bands on multiple stages throughout the weekend and features a variety of crowd-pleasing entertainment. The Oyster Festival is the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer. |
For the Whole Family
The Seaport Association has increased family entertainment by leaps and bounds this year. There will be different shows in different areas of the park running at different times to make sure that everyone gets a chance to enjoy all the top-notch entertainment that is free with the price of admission. There are so many ways for families to have fun this year, and after experiencing all the festival has to offer, you will understand why! Ready Go Dog Show and Character Cavalcade This year the whole family will enjoy the Ready Go Dog Show that packs plenty of oohs and aahs with its combination of comedy, family fun, and amazing high-flying canine athletes. The show consists of rescued dogs and features champion Frisbee dogs, thrill-seeking diving dogs, and the highest box jump dog in the world! A highlight for the audience is the chance to meet and greet the four-legged stars of this thrilling show after their riveting performance. The Ready Go Dog Show has been seen on the FOX game show, Game of Talents, ESPN, the Today Show and Friends, and many others! Everyone will enjoy the antics of JJ the Clown, a family favorite of folks from around the country. Kids will be entranced as they watch JJ's stuffed animals transform into real animals. JJ's laugh-out-loud “fantastic” routines are filled with hilarious clown comedy and silliness that will have children rolling with non-stop laughter! JJ is multi-talented, an award-winning clown, as well as a certified balloon artist, and face painter. His animal house brings the house down every time! New this year is the thrilling Pirate show! Scallywags of all ages will step into a world of swashbuckling rogues, dastardly villains, and wicked wenches as the Pirate's high wire act replete with a pirate ship takes center stage. This act, perfect for thrill-seekers of all ages will have everyone on the edge of their seats. This energetic act is perfect for all ages because it includes the performance of elegant aerial tricks from high in the air! New this year at Kids Cove is the chance for kids to pose in special dioramas, at no charge, with their favorite fantasy characters from princesses and princes to superheroes, making this a perfect photo opportunity for parents, creating memories to last a lifetime. If this isn't enough fun, there are carnival games, including pint-sized games for the little ones, face-painting, balloon making, plus cotton candy, popcorn, candied apples, and many other goodies. Rides and Wristbands Carnival rides are one of the most exciting and thrilling things you can do at the Norwalk Oyster Festival. A favorite among children and adults alike, there are rides for people of all ages. A popular highlight on Saturday and Sunday is the specially priced wristband @ $30 each available for unlimited rides from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Everyone. Sunday is Family Day & the Chance to Meet Santa Sunday, September 12th is Family Day all day when one child 5-12 gets in Free with one paid adult admission. A new highlight is a chance for kids to visit Santa Claus, something that they might not have had the chance to do last December. Arts and Crafts Galore If you like to shop, head to the Arts and Crafts area where there’re more than 100 fine artists and crafters that display whimsical as well as practical items that appeal to all tastes, budgets, and ages. Jewelry, paintings, pottery, sculpture, clothing, home décor, and wearable art are just some of the treasures to be found here. At the Seaport Tent, learn about Norwalk’s oystering history and browse specialty items on sale celebrating the Sheffield Island Lighthouse. For the Foodies One of the best things about going to the Norwalk Oyster Festival is the wide variety of delicious food that you can indulge in! After exploring the fairgrounds head to the International Food Court that dishes up everything from Mexican, Columbian, and Italian to funnel cakes, cotton candy, and, of course, oysters fresh off the boat, authentic New England lobster dinners, and fresh lobster rolls. Some of this culinary fare is prepared by dozens of local nonprofit organizations allowing them to raise funds for their charitable causes. And, if you have worked up a thirst, no worries head to the craft beer tent that offers more than forty beers. Whether you are craving a salty and savory meal, a sugary treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, or an afternoon or evening snack, you’re guaranteed to find a favorite fair food at the Norwalk Oyster Festival. |
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