While many towns in New England would like to claim they produce the tastiest oysters, Wellfleet’s salty supremacy is rarely disputed — a consensus reached centuries ago. Commercial oyster fishing in the US began in this Barnstable town in 1665, and by the mid-1800s, Wellfleet was considered the oyster capital of the world. So, what better way to celebrate Cape Cod’s most magnificent molluscs than by attending the Wellfleet OysterFest to honor the local harvest? Live music, arts and crafts, endless oysters and a shuckin’ good time awaits. For more info click HERE.