Sign Up Information for
Restaurants & Merchants

The deadline to be on the printed map is November 1, 2024
After this date, we cannot guarantee printing on the map, but you can still register by filling out a form and we’ll do our best to promote your establishment via social media, at check in, and on our digital map.

About

As you know, Shellabration is an annual culinary celebration that showcases local shellfish, wine and beverages, highlights the amazing restaurants and merchants of Greenport, and benefits Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program. It is traditionally held the first weekend of December in Greenport Village and is attended by 1,500 "Shellabrants". In 2020, we pivoted and offered a virtual event as not just a fundraiser for our SPAT Program and Back to the Bays Initiative, but as a platform to help promote the oyster growing community, educate the public about the importance of our shellfish and habitat restoration work, and of course to support the local Greenport Village business community in any way we could. We are very pleased to continue our traditional in-person restaurant walk. We hope that the event is successful and enjoyable for everyone!

Details for 2024

To participate, please click the Restaurant or Merchant Registration button and submit form by November 1, 2024. Even if you are unsure of the menu items or beverage choices you will serve at this time (or store promotion), filling out the form to the best of your current knowledge ensures your participation this year. You may edit your submission until November 1st.

Questions/concerns? There’s a field for that in the form! We will contact you directly to address any questions you might have. Thank you!

RESTAURANT Registration

MERCHANT Registration

Sustainable Seafood Inspiration

Shellabration is a fundraiser, but one of the most important goals of this community event is to encourage local people to enjoy local seafood, local beverages, and shop in local stores. This benefits the Greenport community, as well as our precious marine environment.

Chefs, let your creativity shine by utilizing locally sourced clams, oysters, scallops, and other fish in your Shellabration dishes!

For inspiration, CCE Marine’s Fisheries Team has a special program, dedicated to educating the public and professionals about Fresh, Indigenous, Sustainable, Healthy seafood (F.I.S.H.). And LIOGA (Long Island Oyster Growers Association) can help you source local shellfish. Visit their websites for species information, recipes, and more!

Choose Local F.I.S.H.

LIOGA (Long Island Oyster Growers)

Best of Shellabration 2024

We are continuing our new tradition of allowing Shellabrants to vote for their favorite dishes, restaurants, shops, and more, in our “Best of Shellabration” poll!

This year, to encourage innovative culinary use of local, sustainable seafood, we will be adding categories, for even more chances to win.

Categories may include, but are not limited to: Best use of Local Oysters, Clams, and/or Scallops, Best use of Local Fish, Tastiest Local Beverage Pairing, and of course Best Shop Vibes and Best Overall Restaurant Experience!