Courtesy: Bishopeville Bull & Oyster Roast

An old wise tale once said you should only eat oysters during months containing the letter ‘r.’ Well, thanks to modern day food preservation, oyster eating has become a year-round affair, and local organizations are taking advantage of it.

Here is a list of seven oyster roasts happening on the peninsula.

Harrington, Del.’s 3rd Annual Oyster Fest

Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016— 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Details: http://www.delegion.org/Oyster%20Roast%202016.pdf

Frankford, Del.’s 2016 Bull and Oyster Roast

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016—6 p.m.-10 p.m.

Details: http://www.frankfordfire.com/message.cfm?id=59

Showell, Md. Fire Dept. Oyster roast

Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016—6 p.m. -10 p.m.

Details: http://www.showellvfd.com/

Bishopville, Md. 2016 Bull and Oyster Roast

Friday, March 18, 2016—6 p.m.-10 p.m.

Details: http://www.bishopville900.com/page/bullandoysterroast

Courtesy: Bishopeville Bull & Oyster Roast

Denton, Md.’s Parent’s Night Out! Bull & Oyster Roast

Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016—7 p.m.-12 a.m.

Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/728824120585722/

Snow Hill, Md. Chamber of Commerce Oyster Roast

Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016—1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Details: http://www.snowhillmd.com/liveHere/eventsCalendar.cfm

Annual Chincoteague Seafood Festival

Saturday, May 7, 2016—12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Details: http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/AnnualChincoteagueSeafoodFestival/

Annual Chincoteague Island Oyster Festival

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016—10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Details: http://www.virginia.org/Listings/Events/AnnualChincoteagueIslandOysterFestival/