Join us each October as we “shellebrate” the history, culture, economy, and ecology of oysters in North Carolina! Oysters play an important role in coastal communities. In the environment, oysters improve water quality and create habitat for other animals. Their unique flavor makes them a desirable dish, supporting the livelihoods of watermen and local economies […]
Enjoy these oyster specials all October long! Ocracoke Oyster Co. on Ocracoke Island: Fresh local oysters topped with local figs and goat cheese, then baked until bubbling hot. Jettie Rae’s Oyster House in Asheville: Enjoy $3 oysters Tuesday–Thursday from 5–6 p.m., featuring oysters sourced from N.C. coastal farms. The Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill […]
Join Blue Water Grill's 8th Annual Oyster Roast at Mimi's Tiki Hut! This event will feature all-you-can-eat raw or steamed local oysters from Dare and Hyde Counties. Live music provided by Graham Outten! Bring your appetite, oyster knife, and your favorite people!
Time To Shellabrate! The Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) is proud to announce the second annual Shellabration and BBQ event will take place November 1, 2026, from 1pm-4pm at the Safe Harbor Marina and Tiki Bar. This event is sponsored, in part, by a grant from the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. Building on the momentum […]
Get ready to sip, savor, and celebrate the coast at Shuckapalooza! This multi-day celebration brings together unforgettable wine dinners, fresh local seafood, craft beverages, live music, and signature events throughout Beaufort. Explore the lineup below and grab your tickets for a weekend full of incredible flavors, coastal fun, and plenty of oysters! New this year! […]
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 […]
Join the Cape Fear Bird Observatory for a charity oyster roast event at Hi-Wire brewing in Wilmington. Tickets are $45 each and include all you can eat STEAMED local oysters courtesy of Gator Bay Oyster company and one drink ticket. For $65, you can get a ticket for the event and a membership to the […]
NC Seafood Advocate Chef Dean Neff Announces Out to Sea NC Fest 2026 Second Annual Celebration Expands to Three Days, Welcomes Visiting Chefs and National Media Partner November 8–10, 2026 Tickets on Sale at Seabirdnc.com/Events Chef Dean Neff, a James Beard Foundation "Outstanding Chef" Finalist announces Out to Sea NC Fest 2026, taking place Sunday, […]
Join the NC Coastal Land Trust for Land, Lager, and Oysters in the Outer Banks! After a fantastic event last year, we’re excited to welcome our Outer Banks friends back for the second year of this special celebration of coastal conservation at Swells'a Brewing. The evening will entail Swells'a Brewing beer, Cousins' Oysters, music, and […]
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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