The Oyster Festival is a nonprofit event dedicated to raising funds for the charitable organizations that serve the community. For many charities, the money raised during the Oyster Festival is their largest single source of annual revenue.

The Oyster Festival today is the largest waterfront festival on the East Coast, and the largest outdoor celebration on Long Island, attracting over 200,000 visitors over the course of the weekend. Its success reflects the year-long effort, dedication and persistence of the members of The Oyster Bay Rotary Club. For these active neighbors, there is no satisfaction greater than seeing the community come together and enjoy itself, while helping fund the service programs that take place year-round and make life better for all residents.