Ocean State Oyster Festival Returns to Riverwalk Park

The Ocean State Oyster Festival, a member of the Ocean State Aquaculture Association, hosted its annual celebration of Rhode Island’s bounty at Riverwalk Park in Providence on Oct. 8. Guests enjoyed raw bars from 12 Rhode Island-based oyster growers, along with an array of beverage offerings, food trucks and live music on the Providence River north of the Pedestrian Walkbridge. Showcased brands included Hendrick’s Gin, Reyka Vodka, Tullamore Dew, Shaidzon Beer Co., Newport Craft Brewing + Distilling Co. and Sons of Liberty Beers & Spirits Co. Chair 2. Each year, the festival partners with The Nature Conservancy of RI and CVS Volunteers to reclaim the discarded oyster shells for a reef building program and helps festival attendees separate landfill waste from composted materials and recycled items.

: The Ocean State Oyster Festival hosted its annual celebration of Rhode Island’s bounty at Riverwalk Park in Providence on Oct. 8.

: Guests enjoyed fresh oysters from local growers, highlighting the state’s aquaculture industry.

: Guests enjoyed cocktails from beverage sponsors, including Hendrick’s Gin.

: Brand Ambassadors for Hendrick’s Gin at the Garden Bar.

: Hendrick’s Gin, Reyka Vodka and Tullamore Dew were showcased spirit brands.

: Brand Ambassadors for Hendrick’s Gin at the Hendrick’s Garden bar.

: A Hendrick’s Blueberry Lemonade cocktail featuring Hendrick’s Gin, fresh lemon juice and simple syrup, topped with club soda and garnished with blueberries and mint.

: A Reyka Vodka Bloody Mary cocktail, a blend of Reyka Vodka and Bloody Mary mix, garnished with a lemon wedge, olives and celery.

: Ocean State Oyster Festival representatives showcase wines from Best Beverage: Le Colture Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut, Aveleda Loureiro & Alvarinho and Encontro Q Sparkling Wine.