In 1967, competitors shucked 12 oysters.

Today’s contestants take on 24 oysters in our battle of the bi-valves.

Open to all US citizens over 18, America’s fastest oyster openers gather annually at the US Oyster Festival to compete for the title of US National Shucking Champion, and the opportunity to represent the United States in the International Championship in Ireland.

No sloppy shuckers here—competitors are judged on both speed and presentation.