This year’s Oyster Fest takes place Saturday, April 18th, 2026 in Jacksonville’s Riverview neighborhood on the Trout River at 9620 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32208. Tickets are available at this Eventbrite link. The event is free and open to the public.
Hosted by the Riverview Community Collective, the day starts at 9am with yoga, praise and worship, and a community meeting and continues at 11am with fresh oysters, live music, food trucks, local vendors, and a kid zone. Throughout the day there will be Wealth Building Workshop Sessions by FCAR and Wealth Watchers.
Last year’s Oyster Fest 2025 brought residents, families, local businesses, environmental leaders, and youth together from across Jacksonville’s Northside for a vibrant celebration of environmental restoration, cultural heritage, and community-driven economic development. The event, located in the Riverview neighborhood, showcased the vital role oyster reefs play in improving water quality and shoreline resilience, while also creating meaningful opportunities for local vendors, artists, and small businesses to generate income and build visibility.
Through hands-on education, local entrepreneurship, and strong community partnerships, Oysterfest 2025 demonstrated how environmental stewardship and neighborhood wealth building go hand-in-hand. The festival helped to keep dollars circulating locally, inspired youth through interactive learning, and strengthened connections between residents and the Trout River.
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