October 17 @ 8:00 am – October 18 @ 5:00 pm
2026 will mark the 45th anniversary of the North Carolina Oyster Festival. October 17 and 18, celebrate everything Oyster with a variety of foods, crafts, contests, children’s activities and musical performances at Town Center Park in Ocean Isle Beach. The Festival’s signature Oyster Shucking Contest will be held on Saturday.
There will be plenty of oyster dishes to sample as well as food of all types. Bring a chair to sit back and enjoy live music featuring a variety of genres. Dancing is encouraged!
Adults – $5.00 cash only, Children 12 and under – Free
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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