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Stranraer Oyster Festival

Every September · last held 2025

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Woman rings a bell shucking oysters at Stranraer Oyster Festival

From Friday 12 to Sunday 14 September 2025, the Stranraer Oyster Festival marks the start of Loch Ryan’s native oyster season. Opening at 6 pm on the Friday and running through to midnight, the festival then shifts to a full programme from Saturday 11 am until midnight, and wraps up on Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm. Expect celebrity chef demonstrations, oyster-shucking championships, artisan stalls, lively music tents, and family entertainment.

When12 to 14 September · 11am to 11.45pm

Stranraer, in Dumfries and Galloway

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