Ahh Shucks at Charleston, April 26

The Charleston community invites seafood lovers to celebrate fresh and delicious Coos Bay oysters at the 14th annual Charleston “Ahh Shucks!” Oyster Feed on Saturday, April 27th. The celebration starts at noon and goes until 4 p.m. at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) Dining Hall, located at 63466 Boat Basin Road in Charleston. This yearly celebration runs in conjunction with Oregon Oyster Week and is hosted by the Charleston Community Enhancement Corporation. The menu features succulent oysters provided by local growers, including Clausen Oyster Co., Coos Bay Oyster Co., North Bend Oyster Co., Qualman Oyster Farms and Pacific Seafood Oysters. This year, cooks will prepare both large and small oyster meals. Pricing ranges from $12 for 3 oysters, $14 for 6, and $16 for 9. Attendees can choose between fried, sautéed, or steamed oysters, and enjoy meals served with dipping sauces, baked beans, coleslaw, garlic bread and a choice of beverages. Gourmet hot dog meals will be available for non-oyster fans, at $8 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. Quality pink shrimp cocktails from Hallmark Fisheries and the Oregon Trawl Commission will be served for just $2. The event will include live music, River’s Edge Oregon wines, desserts provided by Charleston Fishing Families and a fundraiser and drawing featuring gift certificates and prizes donated by local merchants.