Many people know of the annual Oyster Fest that occurs in the historic hamlet of Oyster Bay every fall. Now Suffolk County is starting its own oyster tradition with the first Long Island Oyster Jamboree to be held at Smith Point County Beach in Shirley on Saturday. (rain date: Sunday).

“This is an incredible opportunity to showcase the oyster industry that is so important to Long Island,” Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine says. “Suffolk County is active in providing opportunities for those who continue to make a living on our waters. I am truly looking forward to a day that many will remember.”

The event will focus on locally farmed oysters plus other fanfare. Here’s what to catch.

Homegrown oysters

Members of the Long Island Oyster Growers Association (LIOGA) will each have

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