If you’re looking for a unique Calgary event to add to your calendar this June, Rodney’s Oyster Fest is back for 2026, and it’s bringing together fresh seafood, live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and community support all in one afternoon.
Taking place on Sunday, June 28 at Rodney’s Oyster House in Calgary’s Beltline, this annual event supports The Mustard Seed while giving attendees the chance to enjoy fresh-shucked oysters, delicious food, live music, a silent auction, and one of the festival’s biggest highlights: the annual shucking competition.
What Is Rodney’s Oyster Fest?
Rodney’s Oyster Fest is an annual community event hosted by Rodney’s Oyster House Calgary, with proceeds supporting The Mustard Seed and its work addressing poverty and homelessness in Western Canada.
This year’s festival takes place on:
📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Rodney’s Oyster House Calgary
The event is family-friendly and designed for everyone, from serious seafood lovers and aspiring oyster shuckers to families looking for a fun afternoon in Calgary.
What to Expect at Oyster Fest 2026
One of the reasons Oyster Fest has become such a popular annual event is the variety of experiences packed into a single afternoon.
Throughout the festival you’ll find:
- Fresh-shucked oysters
- Rodney’s famous New England clam chowder
- Mini fish & chips
- Calamari
- Vegan green curry
- Mini cheeseburgers
- Food and beverage booths
- Live DJ entertainment
- Silent auction prizes
- The annual shucking competition
Whether you’re coming specifically for the oysters or simply looking for a fun community event, there is plenty to keep you entertained throughout the afternoon.
The Shucking Competition
One of the biggest attractions of Oyster Fest is the annual shucking competition, which begins at 2:00 PM.
Local professionals and enthusiastic amateurs compete to see who can shuck oysters with the most speed and precision. It’s fast-paced, entertaining to watch, and has become one of the festival’s signature traditions.
For those who want to participate rather than spectate, special competition tickets are available and include entry into the competition itself. Competition rules and registration details can be requested directly from Rodney’s Oyster House.
Ticket Information
There are two ticket options available:
General Admission – $45
Includes:
- Festival entry
- One food ticket
- One drink ticket
Shucking Competition Entry – $75
Includes:
- Festival entry
- One food ticket
- One drink ticket
- Entry into the shucking competition
Additional food and beverage tickets will be available for purchase during the event for $5 each.
Supporting The Mustard Seed
One of the best parts of Oyster Fest is that your ticket supports a meaningful cause.
The festival raises funds for The Mustard Seed, a non-profit organization that provides emergency shelter, meals, clothing, housing support, and community services to people experiencing poverty and homelessness throughout Western Canada.
It’s an opportunity to enjoy a great afternoon while helping support important work happening within our community.
Why We Think It’s Worth Checking Out
Calgary has no shortage of summer events, but Oyster Fest offers something a little different.
It’s part food festival, part community fundraiser, part entertainment event, and part friendly competition. The combination of fresh seafood, live music, a lively atmosphere, and charitable impact makes it one of those events that appeals to a surprisingly wide range of people.
Whether you’re an oyster enthusiast, curious about the shucking competition, or simply looking for something different to do on a Sunday afternoon, Rodney’s Oyster Fest is worth adding to your June calendar.
Final Thoughts
Rodney’s Oyster Fest returns to Calgary on June 28 for an afternoon of fresh seafood, live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and community support.
With oysters, chowder, fish & chips, live music, a silent auction, and the always-popular shucking competition, it’s a unique way to spend a summer afternoon while supporting The Mustard Seed.
If you’re planning your June events calendar, this is one that’s definitely worth a look.
Shabina + Adi
