2023 Oyster Cook-Off-Rules (in MS Word .docx Format). The Oyster Cook-off is supported by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Seafood Marketing Program, the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic and Community Development, and the Rotary Club of Lexington Park.

Forty-Fourth Annual

 NATIONAL OYSTER COOK-OFF

Part of the US Oyster Festival in St. Mary’s County, MD

Saturday, October 21, 2023

St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds

Leonardtown, MD

THREE CONTEST DIVISIONS

Hors d’oeuvres,

Soups & Stews, and

Main Dishes

GRAND PRIZE TOTAL – $1,300

DIVISION PRIZES

1^ST                  $300

2^ND                 $200

3^rd                   $150