Hastings River Oyster & Prawn Festival

Sunday 16 March 2025

Overview

Get ready for a spectacular day of family fun and seafood delights at the Hastings River Oyster & Prawn Festival, at Westport Park, Port Macquarie. This scenic riverside location is perfect for a day…

Get ready for a spectacular day of family fun and seafood delights at the Hastings River Oyster & Prawn Festival, at Westport Park, Port Macquarie. This scenic riverside location is perfect for a day of indulgence, entertainment, and community celebration.

Seafood lovers can enjoy freshly shucked oysters from local legends Port Oyster Company, Shoreline Oysters, and Tunstead Oysters, along with wild-caught prawns and Balmain Bugs from Port Macquarie North Shore Prawn Trawlers.

Prefer something else? Food trucks will offer a variety of dishes, including Thai, Indian, Turkish, dumplings, ice cream, burgers, coffee, and more.

Test your skills with free-entry oyster shucking and prawn peeling competitions—who will take home the crown?

Family-friendly fun includes face painting, Troppo Bob the Magic Man, and The Reptile Man’s live displays.

Adding to the vibe, Luke Cousins, Ollie Brooke, and Pure Acoustic will perform live music with a mix of laid-back and upbeat tunes.

Bring your own picnic-style refreshments and enjoy a day of fresh seafood, music, and fun.

The festival kicks off at 10am with free entry and runs to 5pm —don’t miss this highlight of Port Macquarie’s calendar.