2027 Tampa Oyster Fest

The 2027 Tampa Oyster Fest returns to Tabellas at Delaney Creek on Saturday, January 9, from 1 PM to 5 PM. It's an afternoon built around fresh oysters, BBQ, and low country boil, paired with an open bar, live music, and games like putt-putt. There's also a bourbon and wine pull to get into.

If you're looking for something a bit more, the Diamond Experience tickets add a Diamond Hour of specialty cocktails and "spe-shell" snacks. The whole thing is produced by and benefits Frameworks of Tampa Bay, a local nonprofit that works with children on emotional intelligence—giving them the tools to handle whatever emotion, conversation, or situation comes their way.

It's the kind of day that works as well for a group as it does for a date: oysters and BBQ on the table, an open bar to keep things easy, and live music and games to fill the gaps in between. The Diamond Hour is the upgrade if you want a few extra cocktails and snacks to start the afternoon.

Tickets are $150, and the event runs from 1 PM to 5 PM on Saturday, January 9, at Tabellas at Delaney Creek, 5818 Causeway Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33619.