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Cape Cod Celebrations
Cape Cod's best fall festivals, September to November: Wellfleet OysterFest, cranberry harvest, scallop fests and how to plan a shoulder-season trip.
Cape Cod Celebrations
Columbus Day weekend is Cape Cod's best-kept fall secret — the Wellfleet OysterFest, Women's Week Provincetown, swimmable 65–70°F water, and open restaurants without the summer crowds.
Cape Cod Celebrations
Your complete planning guide to the Wellfleet OysterFest — how to get tickets before they sell out, where to park, shuttle logistics, the best oyster farms to seek out, where to stay, and everything else you need for Cape Cod's finest fall tradition.
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