St. Mary's County: Oyster Festival

For Marylanders who love seafood in season, fall means oysters. Whether you like to eat 'em raw, fried, broiled, or grilled, chances are you'll find them at the annual St. Mary's County Oyster Festival, held on the local fairgrounds. From cook-offs to a national oyster shucking contest, music and more, the bi-valves will take center stage on Oct. 16-17. Go to usoysterfest.com.

February 16, 2006