Oyster Fest Returns to Reading Terminal Market After Hours With 13 East Coast Varieties, Craft Pairings, and Local Producers

Reading Terminal Market invites seafood lovers to dive into one of the most anticipated culinary events of the season — Oyster Fest, taking place on Thursday, November 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This exclusive after-hours event will transform the historic market into an oyster lover’s paradise, offering guests the chance to sample more than a dozen varieties of freshly shucked East Coast oysters paired with local craft beers, wines, and spirits.

Presented by Pearl’s Oyster Bar in partnership with Cape Harbor Shellfish and the Barnegat Oyster Collective, Oyster Fest celebrates the flavors of the Atlantic with a curated selection from some of the region’s top oyster farmers. Proceeds from the event benefit the nonprofit Reading Terminal Market Corporation (501(c)(3)), supporting the preservation and continued vitality of one of Philadelphia’s most treasured landmarks.

Guests will enjoy a walk-around tasting experience showcasing oysters in their purest form — freshly shucked and served with a variety of mignonettes designed to enhance each oyster’s unique character. The event will feature renowned East Coast producers and a lineup of premium varieties, including:

• Cape May Salts – Cape Harbor Shellfish

• Cape Island – Cape Island Shellfish

• Whale Creek – Stone Harbor Oyster Co.

• Fat Bottom Girls – South State Oyster Co.

• Tide Rider – Salty Soul Oyster Co.

• Sapphire Shoals – Sapphire Shoals Mariculture

• Jersey Pearls – Jersey Pearl Oyster Farm

• Tucker’s Island – Tucker’s Island Shellfish

• Sloop Point – Sloop Point Oyster Co.

• Sweetwater Pearls – Sweetwater Oyster Co.

• Sugar Shack Oysters – Barnegat Oyster Collective

• Love Oysters – Love Oyster Co.

• Laughing Gull Oysters – Laughing Gull Oysters

(Oyster varieties subject to change.)

Each oyster will be paired with thoughtfully selected beverages from local and regional producers, creating the perfect combination of briny, bright, and bold flavors. Guests can sip and savor as they move from station to station, connecting with oyster farmers and learning more about sustainable aquaculture practices that support local waterways and coastal communities. Tickets are available at readingterminalmarket.org/event/oyster-fest