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The Norwalk Seaport Association”™s 37th annual Oyster Festival held forth for most of the weekend of Sept. 6-8, including a huge turnout Friday night. Thunderstorms in the area forced the cancellation of the Saturday night events, including a planned concert by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts.
The Seaport Association cited safety as the reason for the cancellation. The city was walloped by a storm that downed trees and flooded several streets.
No attendance figures were available at press time. Those with questions on refunds due to the cancellation Saturday were urged to contact info@seaport.org.
The festival is a showcase for local businesses and a boon for nonprofits that benefit from the ticket sales.
“This type of event fosters outside recognition of local businesses,” said Seaport Association volunteer Frank Polito. Pointing to a lineup of automobiles on the midway, he said, “The businesses get a nice opportunity to meet with residents of the entire county, whether their product is a Fiat or a bank or a certain skill set.”
