OysterPalooza at Never Never Distilling Co
A McLaren Vale oyster and gin festival with South Australian oysters, Shellies, live shucking, music and limited-time drinks.
About the event
Oysters and gin at the distillery door
OysterPalooza returns to Never Never Distilling Co in McLaren Vale as a multi-session oyster and gin festival built around South Australian oysters, gin tastings, frozen gin served from oyster shells, live oyster shucking, limited-time drinks and music at the distillery door.
Shellies, Pacific oysters and festival drinks
Tickets include two drinks from the OysterPalooza menu, Oyster Shell Gin tastings, a half-dozen natural South Australian Pacific oysters with cold dressings, and a Shellie: frozen Oyster Shell Gin served straight from a fresh oyster shell.
The broader weekend program includes cocktails made for the occasion and live oyster shucking. The Friday evening OysterPalooza event is named Boom - Shuck-Alaka!, and the festival is timed before World Oyster Day while marking the height of Pacific oyster season.
OzFish shell recycling partnership
Never Never Distilling Co is partnering with OzFish for the 2026 event. Shells collected across the weekend will be recycled into shellfish reef regeneration projects, connecting the oyster-focused program with a restoration outcome beyond the plate.
Never Never Distilling Co in McLaren Vale
The event is hosted and operated by Never Never Distilling Co at its McLaren Vale distillery door. The listed event address is 56 Field St, McLaren Vale SA 5171.
Frequently asked questions
What is served at OysterPalooza?
Tickets include two drinks from the OysterPalooza menu, Oyster Shell Gin tastings, a half-dozen natural South Australian Pacific oysters with cold dressings, and a Shellie served from a fresh oyster shell.
What is a Shellie?
A Shellie is frozen Oyster Shell Gin served straight from a fresh oyster shell.
Where is OysterPalooza held?
OysterPalooza is held at Never Never Distilling Co, a distillery at 56 Field St, McLaren Vale SA 5171.
Who hosts OysterPalooza?
The event is hosted and operated by Never Never Distilling Co.
How does the OzFish partnership fit into the event?
OzFish is the environmental partner for OysterPalooza, with shells collected at the event recycled into shellfish reef restoration projects.
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