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Meritage's 3rd Annual Oysterfest, Sunday at 3 p.m.
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That's Tilia's Steven Brown on the right, practicing his shucking skills.
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And there's the Butcher & the Boar's Jack Riebel on the left, also getting some practice in.
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You guessed it, this is the Naked Cowboy.
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If you look closely, you'll see a wedge of lemon conveniently tucked away in that scarf.
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Getting ready to compete, Vincent Francoual (Vincent) and Travailian James Winberg.
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Hard at work shucking, Winberg and Michelle Gayer (Salty Tart).
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The winner of the first semi-final and the ultimate champion, Travailian Kale Thome on the left; Jack Riebel (Butcher & the Boar) at right.
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Judge Stephanie March (of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine) tests Thome's oyster while Russell Klein (Meritage) looks on.
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From one Travailian to another, Mike Brown congratulates Thome on his first-round victory.
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