You're Invited to the 16th Riga Oyster Festival!

Join us for the 16th Riga Oyster Festival – a celebration where the taste of the sea, the thrill of competition, and the joy of festivity come together.

🗓️ When: September 13, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
📍 Where: Outside Buržujs Restaurant, Bergs Bazaar (Dzirnavu street 84, Riga).

What to Expect:

🦪 12 types of oysters – from classics to rare varieties, all available for on-the-spot tasting.
🏆 Ostra Regal Cup competition between oyster shucking professionals and Oyster speed shucking duels for amateurs and professionals.
🍤 Seafood Street Food – grilled octopus, lobster, shrimp burgers, and other mouthwatering dishes that delight both the eyes and the palate.
🎶 All-day entertainment – live music, a magician, a mime, and fun surprises around every corner.
👧 Family-friendly activities – photo ball, creative kids’ workshop filled with colors, ideas, and laughter.

🎉 Free entry! No registration required. All restaurants and cafés in Bergs Bazaar will have open terraces, and extra standing tables will be available throughout the venue.


Location


Want a VIP Experience 

Reserve a VIP table at Buržujs or on the adjacent terrace – enjoy champagne, table service, and a prime location at the heart of the event.

💶 Price: €80 for a table for 4, including a bottle of champagne.
📞 Reservations: +371 20223379

Come solo, with friends, or bring the whole family – everyone’s welcome!

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Festival Shedule

Festival Schedule –SEPTEMBER 13, 12:00–21:00

📍 Outside Buržujs Restaurant, Bergs Bazaar

📸 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Photo booth & creative activities for children at Restaurant Bergs
🎭 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Mime performance
🪄 2:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Illusionist Valdemārs Weiss entertaining guests


🕒 Festival Program (by time):

🎉 12:30 PM – Festival opening: Performance by Andžejs Grauds Drum School 🥁
🏆 1:00 PM"Ostra regal" oyster cup competition for professionals
💪 1:30 PM – Oyster Strongman competition
🦪 1:45 PM – Oyster opening & eating duel (amateurs)
💪 2:15 PM – Oyster Strongwoman competition
⚔️ 2:30 PM – Oyster speed-opening & eating duel (amateurs)
🏁 3:00 PM"Viking Race" oyster speed-opening relay (professionals)
🦪 4:00 PM – Oyster opening & eating duel (amateurs)
💪 4:30 PM – Oyster Strongman competition
🦪 4:45 PM – Oyster eating & opening duel (amateurs)
💪 5:15 PM – Oyster Strongwoman competition
🏗️ 5:30 PM – Oyster tower building competition
🦪 5:45 PM – Oyster opening & eating duel (amateurs)

🎶 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Live music by Symbionica:
🎧 DJ KAN & 🎷 Artūrs Tiguls (saxophone and effects)

7:30 PM – Illusionist Valdemārs Weiss presents: “Symbiosis of Light and Magic”



🦪 From 12:00–21:00, enjoy a wide selection of oysters, seafood street food, and lounge music into the evening.

🎉 Free entry!
High tables and outdoor seating from surrounding restaurants will be available throughout the festival area.

🍾 VIP table reservations: Call +371 20223379