The North Carolina Oyster Trail offers unique and tasty adventures:

Tour a working shellfish farm.
Do you know where your seafood comes from? Hop on a boat and learn how we grow oysters in North Carolina. Smell that salt breeze while you slurp down some of the most sustainable seafood on the planet.
Savor the coast’s distinct flavors.
Are you a fan of local foods? Taste our homegrown oyster rainbow — salty, sweet, and buttery shellfish. You can purchase our state’s oysters at a variety of markets and restaurants on the coast and inland, all featured on the NC Oyster Trail.
Discover the truth about local oysters.
Did you know N.C. oysters are available year-round? Wild oyster season starts October 15 but farmed oysters make it possible for you to enjoy oysters anytime. Get educated on how you can support a healthy coast and bountiful seafood for years to come.

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Recent News…

As NC celebrates oyster month, here’s a look at the state’s most popular shellfish

Once common and wide spread along the N.C. coast, the oyster is making a comeback thanks to sanctuaries and shellfish farmers. But many challenges remain for the small, but popular mollusk

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NC Oyster Month is October 2024!

Get ready to “shellebrate” as North Carolina Oyster Month returns this October, bringing a variety of fun and flavorful events across the state. From oyster farm tours to seafood festivals, there’s no shortage of ways to savor local oysters while supporting coastal conservation.

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Carolina Gold Oyster Company Safeguards the Environment With Oyster Farming

Carolina Gold Oyster Company serves customers locally and around the U.S. through subscription services, set orders and wholesale.

ABOUT

The NC Oyster Trail is a grassroots effort from people who love our state’s oysters.

Our mission is to provide experiences that help sustain and grow N.C. oysters, resulting in economic, environmental and social benefits to the state’s seafood industry and coastal communities.

If you’d like to offer an oyster experience through our Trail Map, become a member today.

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If you’d like to support the NC Oyster Trail with a tax-deductible donation, become a friend today.

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Thank You Friends of the Trail!

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The North Carolina Coastal Federation and North Carolina Sea Grant, in partnership with the North Carolina Shellfish Growers Association, administer the NC Oyster Trail.

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CONTACT US

For more information, contact the North Carolina Coastal Federation at oysters@nccoast.org. Visit ncoysters.org to learn about statewide efforts to restore oyster populations and protect our coast.

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