The 45th Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.

Volunteers work at the french fry booth at the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Hushpuppies were among the festival's food offerings.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.

Crowds flocked to the 45th annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth.

Kori Bruno helped come up with the idea for her family and friends' booth, with the theme of Disney villains, for the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth. A poster at the booth of Kori Bruno and her family and friends honors the memory of Bruno's mother, Lois J. Bruno, who died several years ago.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Volunteers with The Nature Conservancy recycled oyster shells at the event.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth. Steven Noriega of Chesapeake, Virginia got into the spirit by dressing in a Cat in the Hat costume for his family and friends' booth, "Seussville."

John Mercer has been attending the Chincoteague Oyster Festival for 35 years. Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth.

John Mercer has been attending the Chincoteague Oyster Festival for 35 years. Crowds flocked to the 45th annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. The Island Boys provided musical entertainment at the festival.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017.

Crowds flocked to the 45th Annual Oyster Festival on Chincoteague, Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Festivalgoers traditionally decorate their booths, with a prize awarded each year to the most original booth.