2018
Following on from the incredible success of the inaugural Festival in 2017, we approached 2018 event with a confidence and determination to create something even bigger and better.
![Celeb Chef Nick Nairn gives Cookery Demo at Stranraer Oyster Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium_focus/public/media-library/2023-05/celeb-chef-nick-nairn-gives-cookery-demo-stranraer-oyster-festival.jpeg?h=37d8df09&itok=6msCu7vH)
Celebrity Chef Nick Nairn headlined our Kitchen Marquee, with entertaining cookery demonstrations, including some oyster dishes.
Sam Sam Bubbleman was a huge hit in the children's marquee over the weekend. Just one of many incredible attractions on our programme for kids!
![Sam Sam Bubble Man Headlines Children's Marquee](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium_focus/public/media-library/2023-05/sam-sam-bubble-man-headlines-childrens-marquee.jpeg?h=21f56e7d&itok=Z_Urc9u-)
![Loch Ryan Oyster Fishery Co. Team at Stranraer Oyster Festival](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium_focus/public/media-library/2023-04/loch-ryan-oyster-fishery-co-team-stranraer-oyster-festival.jpg?h=1926dcfa&itok=dasPBxmj)
Our Seafood Celebration Marquee was generously supported by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and the Scottish Government. We curated a selection of delicious seafood themed stalls offering a wide array of local seafood served in imaginative and inspiring ways.
The Dangleberries, a lively band who plays popular music with a Scottish twist, headlined The Big Oyster Bash. An enjoyable evening was had with dancing, late bar, buffet and of course Loch Ryan Oysters!
![The Dangleberries Headline The Big Oyster Bash](/sites/default/files/styles/square_medium_focus/public/media-library/2023-05/dangleberries-headline-big-oyster-bash.jpeg?h=6b46292b&itok=GpoMFnN0)
![Loch Ryan Oysters](/sites/default/files/styles/letterbox_large_focus/public/media-library/2023-04/loch-ryan-oysters.jpg?h=5d42dbac&itok=Oy6GbZbp)
Find out what's on this year
Stranraer Oyster Festival 13 to 15 September 2024