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NORWALK, Conn. – Crunch week has begun for the organizers of Norwalk's Oyster Festival, with banners to hang, tents to set up and electrical wires to run before the event opens Friday night.
What's new? For the first time in about five years, you'll be able to "Pick a Pearl," which has "always been a favorite," said Gerald "Jerry" Toni of the Norwalk Seaport Association, Oyster Festival director. For a minimum of $20, you can open an oyster, which is guaranteed to have a pearl inside.
Big acts include the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, The Village People on Saturday and Lou Gramm of Foreigner on Sunday. The Rising, a Bruce Springsteen cover band, will open the show Friday night, while Second Street Saints will open for the Village People.
"It's a good lineup," Toni said. "We're excited about having the Village People back again. We're sort of celebrating our anniversaries together. We've been doing this for 35 years, and the Village People have been around for exactly 35 years."
The set up will be different, though. Organizers worked with the Parks and Recreation Department to minimize the festival's impact on the playing fields at Veterans Park. "We reorganized the entire event park," Toni said. "Everything is kind of moved around, but it will be good. ... Virtually everything is in a different spot."
Included in the admission price is the Pirates Coast Adventure, including a chance for children to meet "real life pirates" in an interactive pirate encampment that shows what seafaring was like during the golden age of piracy from 1650 to 1750. More up to date is the Fast Action Motor Sports area, where kids can get in a race car simulator and race slot cars, and a Marvel Superheroes show.
"We've got the giant puppet show about exploring the sea on Saturday," Toni said. There will be live animals on hand and opportunities to learn about oystering.
There are more food vendors than last year, Toni said. Offerings will include brick oven pizza, Thai food, Italian and German sausages and barbecue as well as "all the old favorites," such as St. Ann's pizza fritta. The arts and crafts festival will help you get your Christmas shopping done early, he said.
Admission for adults is $5 on Friday, $12 on Saturday and Sunday. Senior tickets are $10 all days. Children ages 5 to 12 are $5. Children under 5 and U.S. military personnel on active duty are free. Tickets are available online.
Sunday is Family Day, with special prices: one child (age 5-12) free with each paid adult admission. Free parking and a free shuttle bus service is provided from four local parking lots, found by following the signs to Oyster Festival Parking.
Volunteers are needed. For more information, email volunteer@seaport.org or call 203-838-9444.
Comments (21)
Check out the posts from the troll Pony Tail Steve aka ffctguitar aka Niikk (in black) on topix if your stomach can handle it. This troll has stalked me for 5 years and has been banned from every site,,,Very sick
Today is Sept 6th, Aug 29th passed FYI. I was at the bank today, the lady had no idea about $5 tickets for the weekend! Which bank has these?
No Pony Tail Steve aka Robtard you were not at the bank you were at the check cashing store..See Robtard you can change user names but the ROBTARD shines through.
This is certainly above and beyond your education:
I think you should call yourself "LENNIE" . You want to pet any rabbits?
George
And how do you know where I live?
I am simply posting the website, if you can provide a link that would be great.
PS: Aug 29th has passed, its Sept now FYI
Where is that link to $5 bank tickets? We would like to see it.
Thanks
Like I said
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Robtard go back to topix with your gross posts. You seem to be a better fit on that site...
All watch how the troll immediately replies ..WHAT AN OBSESSED STALKER.
I agree. Over priced everything, always mud and dust. Arts fest is much better , but sometimes a decent band plays at least. Good for people watching as well..
ffctguitard then stay in Port Chest as we don't want your type in Norwalk
What is Port Chest? Is that a guy with man boobs?
Stop stalking my every post, you are just seeking attention, please find it somewhere else. This site does not need a TROLL
Notice how I purposely put a typo in my post to prove how Robtard stalks my every post to the point of proof reading. Thank you stalking troll for proving that point...Also your posts on Topix are gross.
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Also, "guitar" is not spelled "guitard".
If you want to be a Troll, at least try not to look dumb when posting. It may help you get the attention you are seeking. I DO know a word that ends in 'ard" and begins with "re" and actually suits you...
Also, "guitar" is not spelled "guitard".
If you want to be a Troll, at least try not to look dumb when posting. It may help you get the attention you are seeking. I DO know a word that ends in 'ard" and begins with "re" and actually suits you...
Notice how I purposely put a typo in my post to prove how Robtard stalks my every post to the point of proof reading. Thank you stalking troll for proving that point...Also your posts on Topix are gross.
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I would suggest that everyone checks out this trolls posts on Topix as it has posted some weird stuff...
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BE READY TO BE GROSSED OUT
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Translation: "I cannot spell, so I pretend I made an error."
PS: I am pretty sure everyone knows you post with 50 user names on the other site. In fact, we used to make bets in the office about which one you use and when.
Stop begging for attention, post something that is related to the article. This is a grown up site, the other one is for cowards that steal user names.
Good luck over there!
WOW The stalker is on a roll today...The only office you made bets at is the welfare office troll..Tell us Robtard should you not be out looking for a job instead of trolling 50 different sites with 50 different names..SEEK HELP..
NOW HURRY REPLY YOU OBSESSED STALKER
Change has come to the Fest so slowly that for me, it's just the same ole thing down there. $24 for a couple to get in and have the pleasure of either walking in the dust or mud. Artisans pretending to create, while what they sell you comes out of boxes marked Taiwan right behind their both. Three fried oysters atop 8 rubbery fries and a grease laden napkin at the bottom of the palm sized basket. Do I stand in the beer line and let the oysters get cold or the oyster line and let the beer get warm, I've been to 1/2 the Fests over 35 years, it's time again to pass this one over.
Broad River
Friday is 5 bucks at the gate and sat and sun had 5 bucks admission if you buy the ticked on online..Not sure if the sat and sun deal are still available.
@Broad
I hear what you're saying, but anything non-violent that brings people out to do something besides watch TV is a net positive for the community. I might go to see a musical act or two but will happily skip the greasy oysters, rubbery fries, and warm beer.
Does anybody have tips for how to beat the crowds at the Oyster Festival? Usually I park at Calf Pasture and take the free shuttle but I often wonder if there's a better way.
I seem to have a dirty taste in my mouth however I do agree with Iwitherssoon on this one..The oyster festival is a positive event for the commounoty that actually has gone down in price..5 bucks to get in GREAT DEAL
$5 is only for Friday, the weekend (when most families go) is $12 each person.
here is the link to the website:
http://seaport.org/Default.aspx?pageId=861468&gclid=CIWL3qu_obICFWUQNAod-1wASw
ffctguitar/Robtard
Maybe if you lived in Norwalk, which you do not you would know that tickets can be purchased at banks for 5 bucks ( no ROBTARD a check cashing store is not a bank). Also they were 5 online if purchased before Aug 29 for any day...Robtard being you are on the welfare you maybe able to get them from your social worker as I understand the seaport has some free tickes for the impoverished such as yourself