Are you the fastest shucker on the block?
Can you say 'fastest shucker on the block' three times quick? Take your shot at the 5th annual John Bil Oyster Shucking Competition at RC Show 2025. Enter to compete and show-off your speed, precision and presentation at our coveted shuck-off. Prove that the world really is your oyster for the chance to win big on the Bar & Beverage Stage!
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2025 Competition Details
COMPETITION PRIZES
- 1st Place - $1,000
- 2nd Place - $500
- 3rd Place - $250
- Cleanest Plate: $100
What's Provided
- Each contestant will receive 14 oysters of their choice, in which they will select their 12 competition oysters
- A platter of coarse salt to present the 12 shucked oysters
What to Bring
- Contestants must supply handwear, shucking knives, shucking board, and any other related equipment
- Contestants may wear finger stalls or gloves
- Contestants may use a towel to hold oysters in place
- Contestants may carry one back-up shucking knife
- All equipment must be approved by the judges
COMPETITION DETAILS
- There will be 3 judges
- Each shall have considerable experience and/or knowledge of the half shell oyster service
- Each contestant will have a timekeeperĀ
- Contestants will be provided with 14 choice PEI oysters and must open and present 12 oysters
- Contestants will poise his/her shucking knife at head height to indicate readiness
- At signal of Master of Ceremonies, all timekeepers simultaneously start their watches and contestants begin to shuck
- Contestants must tap the table or raise both hands overhead and step back from the shucking table when shucking is complete and oysters are presented to his/her satisfaction
- The timekeeper will immediately stop the watch
- Contestants may not touch tray of oysters after he/she has signaled completion.
