June 27, 2022 — Maine oyster sales nearly doubled from 2020 to 2021, according to recent data from the Maine Department of Marine Resources. The increase in sales comes from more farmers sprouting along the Maine coast and higher demand after a volatile economic state brought on by the pandemic.
But now, oysters are being celebrated, with the Maine Oyster Festival in Freeport showcasing dozens of oyster farmers, many of which just opened up in the last few years.
“I’m just so excited it’s a beautiful day, a gorgeous day and cool to see everyone out,” Ally Sortwell of Lebanon, Maine, said.
The oyster farmers cashed in on the warm Sunday as sell-outs were reported during the three-day weekend.
Eric Oransky and his crew at Maine Ocean Farms started seeding oysters in 2017 and said hard work and years of waiting go into one oyster.
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