‘Oysterfest’ Coming To Hoboken: Wyclef Jean, Mario, Icona Pop, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken oyster lovers will be bumping elbows with pop music fans during the upcoming “Oysterfest” to be held from noon to 10 p.m. at Pier A on Saturday, Sept. 17.

Event organizers – who also operate “one of the largest oyster festivals on the West Coast” – stated that three-time Grammy winner Wyclef Jean, R&B singer Mario, Icona Pop and Plain White T’s will be among the musical performers at the Hoboken festival. Other featured artists include Nico & Vinz and Alec Ounsworth’s Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.

The festival will feature “mouth-watering oysters from both East and West Coasts” and a variety of small and large breweries with a selection of craft beers.

For more information and/or to buy tickets, click here. Only 21 and over will be admitted. No bags will be allowed in the venue and no outside food or beverages will be permitted.

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