The first annual Wellfleet Oyster Festival was held in October 2001 to determine who the fastest shucker in town was. Shucking knives were flashing, shucked shells were flying, and the tender mollusks were being slurped down as fast as they were opened.
Contestants were given 2 dozen oysters to shuck, but had to keep in mind that presentation counts; each sloppy oyster added 2 seconds to the contestant's time. It was a razor thin difference, but in the end Keith Rose edged out Barbara Austin.
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Andy Koch and John Nordahl go head to head |
Barbara Austin and Keith Rose go head to head |
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Chris Merl and Shawn Rose go head to head |
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Jim O'Connell and Karl Barrio go head to head |
Selectman Mike May and former Shellfish Constable Bill Walton judge the results |
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Keith Rose triumphant! |
