This year’s Rawleigh Oyster Fest (themed Smoke & Shuck!), is taking place from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at Raleigh Iron Works. Six teams pairing a chef and a N.C. oyster farm will be joined by four pitmasters as well as another chef serving a vegan dish. Proceeds benefit Frankie Lemmon School and N.C. Coastal Federation.

Two ticket tiers are available at rawleighoysterfestival.com:

First Shuck (Early Entrance): $150, includes early 1 p.m. entry, 18 oysters, four pitmaster bites, and two drinks

Oyster Party (General Admission): $100, includes 15 oysters, four pitmaster bites, and one drink