SHUCK OFF – THE ULTIMATE OYSTER SHUCKING SHOWDOWN
THANK YOU, SACRAMENTO!What an incredible day! The 2nd Annual Shuck Off™ was everything we dreamed of and more—fast hands, flying shells, roaring cheers, and a community that came out ready to celebrate the sacred sport of oyster shucking.Huge congratulations to Donald Frias of Omakase Por Favor, who defended his crown and became our back-to-back champion! 🏆🦪A heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors who made this possible, and to our amazing judge Aziz (Brasserie du Monde) for lending his expertise and energy. We couldn’t do this without you.From the bottom of our hearts—thank you, Sacramento, for showing up big. This city knows how to shuck, sip, and cheer like no other.We’ll be back in 2026 with even more shells, surprises, and maybe… just maybe… a little something brewing across the Bay 👀. Stay tuned.With love and oysters,
Demetri & Sara
Co-founders, Shuck Off™
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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ABOUT THE EVENT
WHAT IS THE SHUCK OFF?
Born from a deep love of oysters, friendly competition, and downtown Sacramento’s vibrant food scene, Shuck Off is more than a party—it’s a full-blown shell-ebration of speed, skill, and seafood swagger.Founded by hospitality veterans Demetri Gregorakis and Sara Arbabian, Shuck Off is an annual oyster shucking competition where culinary pros (and the occasional wildcard) show off their fastest hands and cleanest cuts in front of a hyped-up live audience.We created this event to celebrate craft, community, and chaos—in the best way possible. Come for the sport, stay for the vibes, and leave with saltwater in your soul.
REIGNING CHAMPION DONALD FRIAS
Known for his lightning-fast hands, surgical precision, and cool-under-pressure style, Donald took home the gold in 2024 + 2025 with a flawless final round and zero shell fragments.
When he’s not dominating competitions, you can find him slinging bivalves at Omakase Por Favor on 20th st, where he's mentoring the next generation of seafood pros. Humble, hungry, and razor-sharp—he’s the one to beat.
COMPETITORS
SIGN UP TO COMPETE (closed for 2025)
Ready to put your oyster knife where your mouth is? We’re looking for Sacramento’s fastest, cleanest, most fearless shuckers to step up and battle it out for the title of Shuck Off Champion 2025.WHAT’S AT STAKE?
🏆 Eternal bragging rights
🦪 A custom Golden Oyster Knife
💰 Cash prizes + swag
📸 Local fame and glory (and maybe a few shellfish groupies)HOW TO ENTER:Must be 18+ and have experience shucking oysters in a professional or semi-pro setting.Fill out the online application form below.Space is limited—first come, first confirmed.All competitors must be signed up by July 15, 2025.
SIGN UPS ARE NOW CLOSED