About this Event
Join Us for Oyster Weekend 2026!
Oyster Weekend is a three-day celebration of the people, places and flavors that connect Cape May to the water. From the scientists studying the future of aquaculture to the farmers growing oysters in our local waters and the chefs bringing them to the table, the weekend invites you to experience South Jersey's oyster culture from every angle. Stay with us at The Boarding House and spend the weekend eating, exploring, learning and gathering with the people who make this coastal community so special.
Agenda
🕑: 02:00 PM
Friday - Welcome to Cape May
Info: Welcome gathering · Local flavors · Explore Cape May
Ease into the weekend with a relaxed welcome gathering featuring local flavors, drinks, and conversations with fellow guests. Afterward, explore Cape May at your own pace using our curated guide to favorite restaurants, bars, and local spots.
Saturday - Hatchery to Harvest
Info: Morning coffee · Rutgers Aquaculture Innovation Center · Sweet Amalia Farms · Oyster dinner
Begin the morning with coffee before enjoying an exclusive visit to the Rutgers Aquaculture Innovation Center, where you'll learn how oysters begin life—from algae cultures to microscopic larvae—in a facility rarely open to the public.
Then head to Sweet Amalia Farms, timed with low tide, for an intimate tour of the oyster farm. Walk the farm, meet the people behind the oysters, and follow their journey from hatchery to harvest while learning why South Jersey has become one of the country's premier oyster-growing regions.
After time to relax back at the Boarding House, gather for an evening of oysters, storytelling, and a multi-course dinner prepared in collaboration at Wild Roots, featuring locally sourced ingredients and Sweet Amalia oysters.
Sunday - Slow Morning
Info: Coffee · Cape May morning · Departure
Enjoy one last morning in Cape May before heading home, carrying with you a deeper appreciation for the people, craftsmanship, and community behind every oyster.
Event venue & nearby stays
Boarding House Cape May NJ Hotel, 810 Lafayette Street, Cape May, United States
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