SAN ANTONIO – Ah shucks, Fiesta Oyster Bake is returning in April and KSAT has all the information you need to plan for the event.
This scholarship-fundraising music festival features dozens of bands every year and attracts more than 60,000 patrons to raise money for St. Mary’s University student scholarships and university and alumni programs.
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The 2023 Oyster Bake will take place from 5-11 p.m. on Friday, April 21, and from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 at St. Mary’s University, located at One Camino Santa Maria.
Did you know more than 100,000 oysters are served over the two-day Oyster Bake event? They’re available baked, fried and raw.
Festival attendees also eat their way through 32,000 chicken on a sticks with jalapeno, Oyster Bake officials said.
Here’s what you need to know before you go:
Entertainment
Friday, April 21
Stage 1 (Classic Rock)
- Everclear - 9:15 p.m.
- Q: The Music of Queen - 7:30 p.m.
- MOTHERSHIP: Featuring the Music of Led Zeppelin - 6:15 p.m.
Stage 2 (Country)
- Pat Green - 9:15 p.m.
- William Beckmann - 7:15 p.m.
- Kate Watson Music - 5:30 p.m.
Stage 3 (Tejano/Latin)
- The Latin Breed - 9 p.m.
- Los DesperadoZ - 7:15 p.m.
- The Muñoz Brothers Band - 5:30 p.m.
Stage 5 (R&B/Hip Hop)
- Color Me Badd - 9:45 p.m.
- TBD - 7:45 p.m.
- Dizzy Rok - 6:15 p.m.
- DJ TBD - 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 22
Stage 1 (rock)
- Saint Asonia - 9:15 p.m.
- P.O.D. - 7:30 p.m.
- Back in Black - 5:45 p.m.
- Black Heart Saints - 4 p.m.
- LYLVC - 2:30 p.m.
- XERO WULF - 1 p.m.
Stage 2 (Country)
- Shane Smith & the Saints - 9:15 p.m.
- Dylan Wheeler - 7:15 p.m.
- Carson Jeffrey - 5:15 p.m.
- Will Carter Band - 3 p.m.
- Joe Panther Band - 1 p.m.
Stage 3 (Tejano/Latin)
- David Lee Garza y los Musicales - 9 p.m.
- Monica Saldivar - 7 p.m.
- Patsy Torres - 5 p.m.
- Emanuel J - 2:30 p.m.
- Daniella Ramírez - 1 p.m.
Stage 5 (Variety)
- The Spazmatics - 9:15 p.m.
- Y’all Out Boy - 7 p.m.
- Eclipse TributetoJourney - 4:30 p.m.
- The Cruise Control Band - 2:30 p.m.
- St. Mary’s Battle of the Bands Winner (TBD) - 1 p.m.
Bands for Stage 4 have not been announced as of this publication.
Tickets
General admission tickets are already on sale for $20 per person. They’re good for one-day admission only. Anyone wanting to attend both days can get a two-day ticket for $35.
Children ages 12 and younger are admitted to the event for free.
Prices are expected to increase after March 31.
Parking
Limited on-site parking is available for $20. Parking congestion is common at the event because of its location in a residential area, so visitors are encouraged to take the VIA Park and Ride bus shuttles from Crossroads Park and Ride. VIA charges $5 per person, round trip. Anyone who uses VIA to attend Oyster Bake will receive a coupon for one free bottled water, bottled soda or energy drink.