The Oysterfest marks the close of the winter season
and beginning of Spring Break for schools.
and beginning of Spring Break for schools.
Fulton is a fishing village next door to Rockport and it's harbor
is home to commercial oyster boats and fishing charter boats.
Local waters provide a supply of fresh oysters for the festival and restaurants.
Oysters are packed in 100 pound burlap bags and off loaded at the pier.
Large fleet in harbor.
The 37th annual Oysterfest was started to support
Fulton Volunteer Firefighters and raise money for equipment.
Large tents are erected for food vendors music, dancing, games,
arts and crafts and oyster eating contests.
The male winner this year ate 261 oysters and won a $200 prize.
Over 36,000 visitors attended the festival.
North Fulton Beach Road was the route for this year's parade.
Our home RV park entered this float with the
theme of early 1900's style swimming suits.
Easter theme float
Event planned on USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier
harbored at Corpus Christi port.
Local hamburger restaurant participant.
Local clown pushing a bag full of oysters with gator on top.
Boiling Pot Restaurant features cooking pot full of people dressed as crabs.
Winning entry went to the Fulton Historical Mansion
Volunteers dressed in period costume.
Fulton Mansion was built in 1877 and is now a State Museum.
Winning entry went to the Fulton Historical Mansion
Volunteers dressed in period costume.
Fulton Mansion was built in 1877 and is now a State Museum.
