Go Oyster Crazy in Arlington With New Festival This Weekend

ARLINGTON, VA — Fall is here, but it may be the best time yet to be slurping down one of summer's best seafood treats -- the oyster -- in Arlington. That's because Rosslyn eatery Barley Mac is launching its first-ever annual oyster festival this weekend.

The festival, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m., will feature an oyster eating contest, an oyster shucking instruction station and a cigar rolling station, according to a statement.

"Barley Mac’s oyster menu features raw oysters harvested from NOVA," reads the statement. "In addition to raw oysters, Barley Mac will serve Oyster Rockefellers, Grilled Oysters, Fried Po-Boys, Oyster Stew, Fried Buffalo Batter Oysters and Oyster Ceviche.

"From the bar, guests can sip on a bit of everything from white wines to whiskey," the statement continues. "Oyster shooters will be made to order. Stations throughout the patio will include a booth for an oyster eating contest, an oyster shucking instruction station and a table for cigar rolling."

There will also be live music, an oyster buffet and an open bar. Tickets cost $49 per person purchased in advance online, or $59 per person at the door.

Barley Mac, an American restaurant that serves "gourmet comfort foods and an extensive whiskey menu," is located at 1600 Wilson Boulevard.

You can find more information about the festival here.

Image via Barley Mac