Private Events · Raw Bar Catering
Live Oyster Shucking.
Hire Us for Your Event.
Demetri & Sara come to your backyard, rooftop, or venue and shuck some of the finest oysters on the planet — Four-Star BAP-certified from Pacific Seafood — live in front of your guests. The showstopper of any party. Weddings, birthdays, corporate events. 20 to 500 guests; we handle it all on-site.
Sacramento's championship shuckers — trusted for 500-guest events and backyard dinner parties alike.
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June 13, 2026 · That's a Wrap
THANK YOU, SACRAMENTO 🦪
What a night. You packed the courtyard, slurped till your hands were cold, and made this the rowdiest, most delicious Shuck Off™ yet. From the bottom of our briny little hearts — thank you.
🏆 Your 3-Year Reigning Champion 🏆
Donald Frias
For the THIRD year running, Donald Frias of Omakase Por Favor is your Shuck Off™ Champion. Three-peat. Untouchable. The fastest hands in the West — congratulations, Donald! 🦪
Omakase Por Favor · @callmedonnie
🥈 2nd Place
Nathan Soto
Chased his own boss to the wire and missed the crown by a heartbreaking 4 seconds. Also of Omakase Por Favor — follow the fire at @imridingsoto.
🥉 3rd Place
Ryan McCormick
Our rookie sensation — first-EVER Shuck Off and straight onto the podium! Reps Camden Spit & Larder — watch this one at @ryan.me.
⚖️ Head Judge
Aziz Bellarbi-Salah
Fair, fast, fierce — every shuck counted, every call dead-on. Brasserie Du Monde · @brasserie.dumonde
To our incredible partners, sponsors, competitors, staff, and volunteers — and to Phil Desmangles, the most fun photobooth host ever (that group shot up top is his magic) — we couldn't have done it without you. 💙
Lowest Price · First Access
EARLY-BIRD ACCESS 🦪
Early-bird tickets are the cheapest tickets we ever offer — and the only people who can buy them are on this list. The next Shuck Off™ will sell out, so we hand our early-bird list the buy link the moment tickets go live, before they're public. Drop your info to lock in the lowest price and first access.
GET INVOLVED
Already dreaming of next year? Get your name in early — compete or volunteer at Shuck Off™ 2027.
COMPETE IN 2027
This is competitor pre-registration. Add your name + info below and we’ll email you the moment 2027 sign-ups open.
VOLUNTEER IN 2027
Want to be part of the crew next year? Add your info below and we’ll reach out when 2027 volunteer sign-ups open. Pick the areas you’d love to help with — no commitment yet.
OUR PARTNERS FOR 2026
WANT TO PARTNER WITH US?
Join the roster for 2027 and beyond. Cash, beverage, in-kind, venue, or media — get your brand in front of Sacramento's most fun food crowd.
Become a 2027 Partner →
Official Oyster Partner
Pacific Seafood
Family-owned since 1941, Pacific Seafood brings over 80 years of expertise in sourcing and delivering the finest shellfish the West Coast has to offer. Their commitment to sustainable harvesting, quality, and community is what makes the Shuck Off™ possible — every oyster shucked on stage comes from Pacific Seafood.
Food Vendor & VIP Cheese + Charcuterie
The Rind
Sacramento’s beloved cheese bar, The Rind has been a Midtown staple since 2014. Known for their artisan cheese boards, charcuterie, and approachable wine-and-cheese culture, they’re bringing their expertise to the Shuck Off™ with food service and exclusive VIP cheese and charcuterie offerings.
Official Vodka Partner
Half Shell Spirits
America’s first spirits brand bottled in recyclable cardboard packaging, Half Shell Spirits crafts premium vodka filtered through active coconut carbon and recycled oyster shells for unparalleled smoothness. Their vodka powers our signature cocktail, the “Shuck Me Sideways” — a fruity cooler you won’t want to put down. 21+ only.
Signature Cocktail & Bar Program Partner
Craftyd and Poured
The team behind the bar at the Shuck Off™. Craftyd and Poured is a fully licensed beverage service built on years of bartending experience from around the world. They’re crafting and pouring every cocktail, beer, and drink at the event — including our signature “Shuck Me Sideways.”
Official Cider Partner
Nitty’s Cider
Sacramento’s craft cidery, Nitty’s Cider presses small-batch ciders from local fruit and pours them straight from the source at their working tasting room. Their lineup — from dry classics to fruit-forward favorites — is the perfect counterpoint to a freshly shucked oyster, and they’re bringing it all to the Shuck Off™ cider station.
Official Beer Partner
Porchlight Brewing Co.
Established in 2017, Porchlight Brewing Co. is East Sacramento’s family- and dog-friendly neighborhood brewery, proudly hand-crafting every style of beer with a lineup that rotates throughout the year. They’re pouring the beer at the Shuck Off™ — fresh, local, and the perfect pairing for a just-shucked oyster.
2nd Place Prize Sponsor — $100 Gift Card
Midtown Spirits
Sacramento’s first distillery — Midtown Spirits crafts small-batch spirits with classical techniques on a 400-gallon hybrid still visible right from their dining room. Part distillery, part bar, part restaurant — and the source of the $100 gift card for our runner-up shucker.
Official Sauce Partner
Omakase Por Favor
Chef Jeana’s Midtown gem where Global and Coastal Mexican flavors meet the art of Japanese omakase. Home of back-to-back Shuck Off™ champion Donald Frias, Omakase Por Favor is bringing their signature house-made mignonettes and craft cocktail sauces to the event — so you can go way beyond just tabasco and lemon.
Specialty Foods Partner
Mani Imports
Sacramento’s Mediterranean and global liaison to specialty food and wine. For more than 20 years Mani Imports has brought artisan olive oils, olives, cured meats, cheeses, and pantry staples from Greece, Spain, Italy, France, Morocco, and beyond to Northern California — and to the Shuck Off™ partner table.
Official Fine Cheese & Charcuterie Partner
UNFI
UNFI is one of the largest fresh distributors in North America — sourcing specialty cheeses, charcuterie, and artisan provisions from producers across the country. Bringing the fine cheese and meat board to Shuck Off™ 2026.
Community Partner
The Handle District
One of Midtown Sacramento’s most beloved destinations, The Handle District packs some of the neighborhood’s favorite bars, restaurants, and breweries into a single walkable city block between 18th, 19th, L Street, and Capitol Avenue. Welcoming, vibrant, and at the heart of Midtown life, they’re proud supporters of the Shuck Off™.
Venue Partner
SKK Developments
Building communities since 1987, SKK Developments is the force behind some of Midtown Sacramento’s most iconic properties. Their flagship 1801 L Street courtyard is where the Shuck Off™ comes to life — and there’s no better backdrop for Sacramento’s premier oyster shucking competition.
Prequalifier Event Partner
Midtown Farmers Market
A cornerstone of Sacramento’s farm-to-fork identity, the Midtown Farmers Market brings the community together every Saturday. This year, they’re hosting our free-for-all prequalifier event on May 9th — come watch competitors battle for their spot in the Shuck Off™.
1st Place Prize Sponsor — $300 Cash
AtticMan HVAC
Locally owned and operated, AtticMan HVAC delivers expert heating, cooling, insulation, and air-quality solutions across Sacramento and the surrounding area. They’re putting up the $300 cash prize for the Shuck Off™ 2026 champion — because comfort at home and glory on stage are both worth investing in.
Official Media & Content Partner
AFW Productions
Quality story-telling and professional video, photo, and design services for Northern California and beyond. Led by Alex Fisher-Wagner, AFW Productions is capturing Shuck Off™ 2026 — from the on-stage competition to the VIP experience — with a multi-person production team. They’re delivering social-media highlight reels, competitor spotlight videos, a horizontal web reel, and the full photography gallery from the day.
OFFICIAL MERCH
Rep the Shuck Off™ brand. Limited edition gear — collect them all.
STICKERS
Slap 'em on everything. Pick up at the event — no shipping needed.
All merch is pick-up only at the event. CA sales tax included. After purchase, you'll set a 4-digit PIN for easy pickup.