Registration, Member

$185

Admission to all sessions (Friday + Saturday)
All coffee breaks and happy hours
Director’s Welcome Reception on Thursday night
Shuck & Tell closing celebration on Saturday night
Access to the Industry Trade Show
...and more!

Registration, Non-Member

$225

Admission to all sessions (Friday + Saturday)
All coffee breaks and happy hours
Director’s Welcome Reception on Thursday night
Shuck & Tell closing celebration on Saturday night
Access to the Industry Trade Show
...and more!

Plus One Social Events Only

$50

Director’s Welcome Reception on Thursday night
Shuck & Tell closing celebration on Saturday night

Full Circle Oyster Tour — Palacios, TX

$25

Hosted by Palacios Marine Agricultural Research (PMAR)

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Departure: 8:00 AM from Intercontinental Hotel
Return: Approximately 5:00 PM

Join us for a behind-the-scenes journey through the full life cycle of a Gulf oyster—from spat to shuck—on this immersive coastal tour in the beautiful mid-coast town of Palacios, Texas. This special experience gives Oyster South Symposium attendees unparalleled access to one of the largest oyster hatcheries on the Gulf, an active nursery operation, a working oyster farm, and Oyster Bros fish house.

Guests will split into two groups and rotate through two experiences:

Hatchery + Nursery + Fish House Tour
See baby oysters being grown, learn how hatchery science fuels the industry, and observe PMAR’s state-of-the-art nursery.
Boat Ride on Matagorda Bay
Head out on the water to view oyster gear in action, hear directly from Texas farmers about their techniques, challenges, and opportunities, and better understand the unique nature of oyster aquaculture in Texas.

Midday, the entire group comes together for a beautiful catered lunch overlooking the bay, hosted at PMAR’s coastal facilities.

This tour takes place rain or shine (or wind!). In the event of high winds preventing boat access, the farm portion will shift to indoor presentations.

You’ll return to Houston by 5:00 PM, just in time to get ready for the Symposium’s Director’s Welcome Reception that evening.

What’s Included

Round-trip charter bus transportation
Boat tour on Matagorda Bay (weather permitting)
Hatchery, nursery, farm, and fish house tours
Catered lunch overlooking the water
Educational programming from PMAR team members

Key Details

Departure: 8:00 AM from Intercontinental Hotel
Return: Approximately 5:00 PM
Accessibility: Not ADA accessible
Waiver: Required
Photos: Permitted
What to Wear

Closed-toe shoes that can get wet
Warm layers and rain gear
Weather-appropriate clothing (Texas winter varies—come even if it looks bad out!)

Physical Requirements

Guests should be comfortable with:

Walking on docks
Boat access
Moving between multiple facilities

Important Notes

Texas weather can be unpredictable in winter. The tour runs regardless of rain or wind, with alternate programming if boating conditions are unsafe.

Hosted by Palacios Marine Agricultural Research (PMAR)

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Departure: 8:00 AM from Intercontinental Hotel
Return: Approximately 5:00 PM

Join us for a behind-the-scenes journey through the full life cycle of a Gulf oyster—from spat to shuck—on this immersive coastal tour in the beautiful mid-coast town of Palacios, Texas. This special experience gives Oyster South Symposium attendees unparalleled access to one of the largest oyster hatcheries on the Gulf, an active nursery operation, a working oyster farm, and Oyster Bros fish house.

Guests will split into two groups and rotate through two experiences:

Hatchery + Nursery + Fish House Tour
See baby oysters being grown, learn how hatchery science fuels the industry, and observe PMAR’s state-of-the-art nursery.
Boat Ride on Matagorda Bay
Head out on the water to view oyster gear in action, hear directly from Texas farmers about their techniques, challenges, and opportunities, and better understand the unique nature of oyster aquaculture in Texas.

Midday, the entire group comes together for a beautiful catered lunch overlooking the bay, hosted at PMAR’s coastal facilities.

This tour takes place rain or shine (or wind!). In the event of high winds preventing boat access, the farm portion will shift to indoor presentations.

You’ll return to Houston by 5:00 PM, just in time to get ready for the Symposium’s Director’s Welcome Reception that evening.

What’s Included

Round-trip charter bus transportation
Boat tour on Matagorda Bay (weather permitting)
Hatchery, nursery, farm, and fish house tours
Catered lunch overlooking the water
Educational programming from PMAR team members

Key Details

Departure: 8:00 AM from Intercontinental Hotel
Return: Approximately 5:00 PM
Accessibility: Not ADA accessible
Waiver: Required
Photos: Permitted
What to Wear

Closed-toe shoes that can get wet
Warm layers and rain gear
Weather-appropriate clothing (Texas winter varies—come even if it looks bad out!)

Physical Requirements

Guests should be comfortable with:

Walking on docks
Boat access
Moving between multiple facilities

Important Notes

Texas weather can be unpredictable in winter. The tour runs regardless of rain or wind, with alternate programming if boating conditions are unsafe.

Prestige Oysters Tour — Dickinson, TX

Free

Hosted by Prestige Oysters in Dickinson, TX
FREE

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Address: 103 1st St, Dickinson, TX 77539

Start: 9:00 AM
End: Approximately 11:00 am
Hosted by Prestige Oysters

Get an inside look at the Prestige Oysters operation and see firsthand how their team cultivates and handles premium oysters. This guided visit offers a closer look at their production process, an opportunity to meet the people behind the product, and insight into what sets Prestige oysters apart.

Logistics at a glance:

🚌 Attendees must provide their own transportation | Free Parking onsite

⏰ 9 am - 11 am (2 hour duration)

🍽 Meet at Prestige Oysters office, 103 1st St, Dickinson, TX 77539

📋 Wear closed toed shoes | Not ADA accessible

👉 Advance sign-up required

What to Wear

Closed-toe shoes that can get wet
Warm layers and rain gear
Weather-appropriate clothing (Texas winter varies—come even if it looks bad out!)

Physical Requirements

Guests should be comfortable with:

Walking on docks
Boat access
Moving between multiple facilities

Hosted by Prestige Oysters in Dickinson, TX
FREE

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Address: 103 1st St, Dickinson, TX 77539

Start: 9:00 AM
End: Approximately 11:00 am
Hosted by Prestige Oysters

Get an inside look at the Prestige Oysters operation and see firsthand how their team cultivates and handles premium oysters. This guided visit offers a closer look at their production process, an opportunity to meet the people behind the product, and insight into what sets Prestige oysters apart.

Logistics at a glance:

🚌 Attendees must provide their own transportation | Free Parking onsite

⏰ 9 am - 11 am (2 hour duration)

🍽 Meet at Prestige Oysters office, 103 1st St, Dickinson, TX 77539

📋 Wear closed toed shoes | Not ADA accessible

👉 Advance sign-up required

What to Wear

Closed-toe shoes that can get wet
Warm layers and rain gear
Weather-appropriate clothing (Texas winter varies—come even if it looks bad out!)

Physical Requirements

Guests should be comfortable with:

Walking on docks
Boat access
Moving between multiple facilities

Exhibitor Registration, Member

$2,100

Exhibitor Trade Show Space (10' x10')
Admission for (2) two attendees to all sessions (Friday + Saturday)
All coffee breaks and happy hours
Director’s Welcome Reception on Thursday night
Shuck & Tell closing celebration on Saturday night
Access to the Industry Trade Show
...and more!

Exhibitor Registration, Non-Member

$2,300

This is a group ticket, it includes 2 tickets

Exhibitor Trade Show Space (10' x10')
Admission for (2) two attendees to all sessions (Friday + Saturday)
All coffee breaks and happy hours
Director’s Welcome Reception on Thursday night
Shuck & Tell closing celebration on Saturday night
Access to the Industry Trade Show
...and more!

Oyster South Company

2026 Oyster South Symposium

6750 Main St

Registration, Member

$185

Registration, Non-Member

$225

Plus One Social Events Only

$50

Full Circle Oyster Tour — Palacios, TX

$25

What’s Included

Key Details

Physical Requirements

Important Notes

What’s Included

Key Details

Physical Requirements

Important Notes

Prestige Oysters Tour — Dickinson, TX

Free

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

Exhibitor Registration, Member

$2,100

Exhibitor Registration, Non-Member

$2,300

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