Milford Oyster Festival 2019 Headliner Revealed

MILFORD, CT — Grammy-nominated rock band Extreme will headline the 2019 Milford Oyster Festival concert. The band formed in Boston during 1980's and achieved the height of its popularity in the 1990's with a a double platinum album and No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 Song "More Than Words."

"Having Extreme play at the Festival has been a long-term goal," said Jay Pinto, President of the Milford Oyster Festival. "They are going to rock Milford."

Extreme singer Gary Cherone temporarily left the band to join Van Halen in the 1990's.

BADFISH: A Tribute to SUBLIME will open for Extreme. Headliners for past years included Blue Oyster Cult, Gin Blossoms, Bret Michaels and Kansas.

The 45th Milford Oyster Festival is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 17. The festival draws tens of thousands of people to Milford rain or shine. There is a variety of entertainment for people of all ages, a craft fair and of course oyster-related events including shucking and eating competitions.

For more information check out the official Milford Oyster Festival website.