Contestants had 2 minutes and 30 seconds to shuck as many oysters as possible, each worth 4 points. Presentation, however, counts, and penalties were assessed for less than perfect oysters:
- 1 point was deducted for each of the following - shell in the oyster, the meat not totally in the shell, the meat severely cut, and/or the oyster not free of the bottom shell;
- 4 points were deducted for each of the following - oyster out of the shell (or upside down), and/or blood on the oyster.
Judges look over each oyster for imperfections
Here's how this year's contestants fared:
| Contestant | Number Oysters Shucked | Possible Points (Oysters * 4 points) | Minus Penalty Points | Final Score | Rank |
| William Young, Jr. "Chopper" |
37 | 148 | 19 | 129 | 1 |
| Karl Barrio | 27 | 108 | 11 | 97 | 2 |
| Shawn Rose | 27 | 108 | 21 | 87 | 3 |
| Barbara Austin | 22 | 88 | 4 | 84 | 4 |
| Andy Koch | 22 | 88 | 5 | 83 | 5 |
| Keith Rose | 24 | 96 | 16 | 80 | 6 |
| Jon Nordahl | 20 | 80 | 4 | 76 | 7 |
| Chip Benton | 18 | 72 | 6 | 66 | 8 |
| Nancy Kunik | 16 | 64 | 6 | 58 | 9 |
| Paula Sperry | 12 | 48 | 9 | 39 | 10 |
Congratulations to Chopper on his win, and thanks to all the participants for making it a wonderful contest!
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