Not far from County Mayo, Galway City will host the Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival on the last weekend of September. This year the event will take place from Friday 25th September to Sunday 27th September.

The festival celebrates its 61st birthday and over the years it has welcomed over half a million visitors, consumed more than 3 million oysters, washed down with champagne and stout whilst listening to some of the best musicians in Ireland.

On Friday night there will be the opening ceremony with live music and sensational seafood at Festival Marquee Spanish Arch.

On Saturday the Oyster ‘Olympics’ or World Oyster Opening Championship will take place from 2pm to 9pm with live music and celebrity guests throughout the afternoon, followed by the famous Masquerade ‘Mardi Gras’ style event, where fine fare and fabulous finery come together as a carnival of masked revellers.

On Sunday there will be foodie talks & tasting events in some of Galway’s best restaurants along with family activities, live music, cooking demonstrations and more. A family day that cater for all.