England
- Oyster Feast is an annual event in Colchester, Essex, England, held since the 14th century. The modern feast has been held since 1845.
- Whitstable Oyster Festival, a July Oyster Festival taking place in Whitstable, Kent, England.
- Falmouth Oyster Festival held at Falmouth, Cornwall, England in October.
- Woburn Oyster Festival held in Woburn, Bedfordshire, England in September.
- Easton Oyster Festival held in Easton, Bristol, England in October.
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