October means it's officially oyster season! Come celebrate with us as we have:

Fried Oysters Oyster Stew Scalded Oysters

And as a very special treat, we will be offering the selected dish from the National Oyster Cook-Off for sale all day!

For the non-seafood lovers in your life, Caney Creek Catering will be on-site with a variety of delicious dishes. And Mrs. Moo’s will be here with their famous ice cream creations to tempt your sweet tooth!

There will also be:

Craft Beers & Cider

A fabulous selection of wines

Our signature drink - Solomons Oyster Shooter

Enjoy live music, featuring Nightcap, during the festival from 11 am to 6 pm.

We will also be hosting the winner of the National Oyster Cook-Off in our second floor kitchen at 1 pm. You can watch for FREE in a live Zoom webinar with the winner and special guest chefs. 

Guest are encouraged to reserve their tickets in advance and select their entry window. 
To control crowd size, each 2 1/2 hours we have entry windows with a guest limit. 
By reserving your tickets in advance, you ensure that you can enter at your desired day and time. 
Tickets can be reserved any time, including on the day of the event, subject to availability.
Any extra tickets will be for sale at the gate, but we strongly encourage guests to plan ahead and reserve their entry window/tickets.  Rain or Shine.

Admission Time slots are below:

Kids 10 and under half price

If you can’t do live, we have a Zoom option as well for the Cook-Off

Covid Protocols 

TICKET & ADMISSION SYSTEM:

·         Entry tickets are required for ALL guests, including children (this is to control crowd size and ensure social-distancing);

·         Tickets are only for the 2 ½ hour time slot.

·         Sorry, there are no refunds; tickets are non-transferable; no resale allowed; 

·         Guests without masks will not be allowed to line up for admission or enter the festival;

·         All guests over the age of five (5) MUST wear a mask while in admission line;

·         While waiting in admission line, family groups must stay together and maintain 6’ distance from other groups;

·         We reserve the right to check the temperature of anyone entering the Oyster Festival;

ABOUT THE EVENT

·         This is a rain or shine event;

·         No smoking; no vaping;

·         Service animals are always welcome at No Thyme to Cook; pets and therapy animals are NOT allowed at this event;

·         A portable commercial grade bathroom trailer and hand-washing stations will be on-site; the restrooms in the No Thyme to Cook building will be closed;

·         Hand sanitizer will be available for guest use;

·         Steamers food trailer will be selling a variety of seafood dishes including the National Oyster Championship Recipe; several other food trucks will also be available; outside food is not allowed;

·         Outside alcohol is not permitted;

SOCIAL-DISTANCING GUIDELINES

·         All guests, age 5 and older, are required to bring a mask and where when not seated and/or eating; guests without masks will not be admitted to event;

·         Masks MUST be worn while in admission line and when visiting vendors, restrooms, or food booths;

·         Each family group must remain together in the admission line and during the event, maintain a 6’ distance and cannot mix with other groups;

ILLNESS / COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM

·         If you, or anyone in your family has a fever, feels sick, or has recently traveled, stay home and quarantine until you are certain you are not sick; 

·         If anyone in your family has a compromised immune system, we strongly recommend they do not attend this event;