23 MAY 2026 BLUFF OYSTER FESTIVAL - Tickets on sale now

All Day Festivities

Grab your hat,scarf and a winter coat for an event filled day of live music along with oyster opening and eating competitions. Join friendly locals and visitors for a taste of Bluff.

Delicious Wild Foods

Local fare that will tempt any tastebuds. Sought after muttonbird, venison, lamb, beef and pork, all washed down with great southern ales and a selection of New Zealand wines.

2021

2021 Festival - Images by Andrew Baird

2017

Bluff Oyster and Food Festival 2017

2015

2015 Festival Images - Photos by Andrew Baird

2013

2013 Festival - Official Photographer: Andrew Baird

2012

2012 Festival - Photos courtesy of Second Nature Photography

2011

Bluff Oyster and Food Festival 2011 - Official Festival Photographer: Paddy Rowe- Official Fashion Photographer: Maree Wilks

2010

Bluff Oyster and Food Festival 2010

2009

Bluff Oyster and Food Festival 2009 - Official Festival Photographer: Maree Wilks

Bluff Oysters

Complementing the sumptuous Bluff Oyster is a variety of seafoods. Crayfish, Paua (Abalone), Scallops, Salmon, Blue Cod and Whitebait in abundance.

Rustic seaside town

Contact Us

Feel free to contact us by email regarding the event
enquiries@bluffoysterfest.co.nz
Phone or Text 027 584 6582
P.O. Box 154
BLUFF 9842

Media to make contact via email prior to the event please.