Rep. Dave Wilson, left, auctions off the commemorative oyster knife held by Michael Briggs. The knife sold to Joey and Eric Pepper for $4,200. BY NICK ROTH
Dustin Taylor demonstrates the proper way to open an oyster. BY NICK ROTH
Dean Sapp and the Harford Express have played at the Oyster Eat since 1985. BY NICK ROTH
David Pepper, Rep. Brian Pettyjohn and Joey Pepper sell 50/50 raffle tickets. BY NICK ROTH
The crew from 16 Mile pose for a photo. 16 Mile offered its Oyster Stout for all those who were thirsty. Shown are (l-r) Billy Brady, Matt Heck, Chad Campbell, Mike Pfaffenhauser and James Locklear. BY NICK ROTH
Jake Ricker rushes the hot steamed oysters out to the hungry masses. BY NICK ROTH
Kevin Zuk, Bryan Peden, Adam Wright and Nick Brakebill take a break for a photo. BY NICK ROTH
Rick Ewing, left, and Jim Bowden of Eagle Wingz in Seaford made special hot sauce for this year's Oyster Eat. BY NICK ROTH
Sussex County Council President Mike Vincent was there to sell commemorative hats and T-shirts. BY NICK ROTH
Hundreds of men crammed into the Georgetown fire hall for the 77th annual Oyster Eat Feb. 28. BY NICK ROTH
Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company Station 77 played host to the 77th annual Oyster Eat Feb. 28. Hundreds of men packed the fire hall to feast on some oysters, drink some beer and enjoy some good company.
At 10 p.m., the annual auction of a commemorative Oyster Eat knife commenced with Joey and Eric Pepper placing the winning bid of $4,200.
The money raised during the event is used to fund Georgetown Fire Department's annual operations. The total amount of money raised this year was not available.
