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PHOTOS: Wellfleet OysterFest 2013

CAI | By Alecia Orsini
Published October 20, 2013 at 8:31 PM EDT
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Marshes in Wellfleet.
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The stage ready for music and shucking.
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Pirate shellfish shuckers.
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Patrons belly up to the bar.
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Tasty treats.
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Sorting Trash from Shells.
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Recycle the Shells: The Shell Recycling effort is a collaboration between SPAT, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Service, the Town of Wellfleet, the US Department of Agriculture, and the Mass Oyster Project.
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Shuckers.
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Artisans lined the street including this bird carver.
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Crowded streets.
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Catch of the day.
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Non-profit organizations.
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Non-profit organizations.
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Fun and oysters for shuckers of all ages.
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Chilled and ready.
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"We have the best!"
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Oysters everywhere.
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Buses shuttled people to-and-from off-site parking. Riding the school bus home wasn't new for some, but for other it had been 20 years or more!
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This year close to 25,000 people attended the 13th annual OysterFest in the heart of Wellfleet, where artisans, educators, and shuckers were on hand to celebrate the bivalve. Click through the photos above to enjoy a visit to the festival!

Did you attend OysterFest this year? What was the experience like for you? What was your favorite interaction? Tell us in the comments below!
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Alecia Orsini
Alecia Orsini is an award winning independent filmmaker and multi-media professional. She joined the team at WCAI in March of 2012 as a part time host. She became the Special Projects Assistant for Development department, where she coordinated events, volunteers and managed member engagement. As the Development Associate she continues to bring more meaningful connections to WCAI's members, fostering donor support of the station. Alecia also continues to fill in as host for Weekend Edition and All Things Considered.
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