Annual Shellfish Extravaganza Bivalvifies Island Life
Oysters came from around the Vineyard, both wild and farm raised.
Oysters came from around the Vineyard, both wild and farm raised.
Rick Karney helps himself.
Rick Karney helps himself.
Iced oysters were served on beds of seaweed.
Iced oysters were served on beds of seaweed.
Jeremy Scheffer and Scott Castro contributed their shucking skills.
Jeremy Scheffer and Scott Castro contributed their shucking skills.
Alex Friedman brought his daughters to the extravaganza.
Alex Friedman brought his daughters to the extravaganza.
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish brought the crowd to their feet.
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish brought the crowd to their feet.
Silent auction helped raise funds for the Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group.
Silent auction helped raise funds for the Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group.
Cheers! Toasting with oysters.
Cheers! Toasting with oysters.
Adriana Ignacio and Chip Vanderhoop.
Adriana Ignacio and Chip Vanderhoop.
Will Reich serves up some chowder to Billy Meegan.
Will Reich serves up some chowder to Billy Meegan.
Danielle Ewart and Dani Cleary work the merch table.
Danielle Ewart and Dani Cleary work the merch table.
Bivalvify your life!
Bivalvify your life!
The Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group group hosted its annual Shellfish Extravaganza benefit Saturday night at the Chilmark Community Center featuring fresh oysters (and other Island shellfish) and music by Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish. All proceeds benefit the shellfish group programs, which include millions of hatchery-raised seed clams, oysters and scallops that are planted in Island ponds.