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 […]

The Historical Society of Topsail Island in partnership with Conserve the Point welcomes you to their October luncheon: "Oyster Stories: A History of Oysters and Oystering on the North Carolina Coast" is sponsored by Conserve the Point. Author and historian David Cecelski has written award-winning books on North Carolina’s coastal history and has held distinguished […]

A celebration of the island’s maritime heritage, this festival pays tribute to the generations of fishermen, crabbers, oystermen, and boatbuilders who shaped Ocracoke’s identity. Visitors can explore hands-on exhibits, hear stories from lifelong watermen, watch demonstrations, and enjoy delicious local seafood. The event highlights Ocracoke’s cultural past while supporting the future of its working waterfront.

Join Surfrider Bogue Banks and NC Sea Grant to clean the beach and learn about water quality! We welcome you to an engaging day of toes in the sand with family, friends and new acquaintances. Help the ocean, collect data informing litter prevention efforts, and discover the role oysters play in coastal ecosystem health! All […]

The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is excited to host the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week from October 10-17, 2026, with several opportunities for visitors, residents and second homeowners to connect more deeply with the community by volunteering with local organizations on a variety of projects and events. Part of the Bureau’s expanding Voluntourism program, […]

Oyster Jewelry sale, Gilded Oyster Raffle with Oysters and Champagne @4:00

Gates Open at 5pm Food served from 5:30pm to 7:30pm The Band of Oz Playing 6:00pm to 8:30pm NEW Menu: Steamed oysters in shell and shucked in small bowlsSteamed shrimp in the tailFried flounderDown East ChowderPulled Pork BBQ SlidersColeslawGreen BeansMac & CheeseChicken nuggets (for children)HushpuppiesSweet and Unsweetened TeaBottled WaterBanana Pudding Beer and Wine:$4 each or […]

In this beginner-friendly crafting workshop participants will transform natural oyster shells into custom coastal trinket dishes, ring holders, or ornaments using decorative papers from Turtle Central Gift Shop! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended age is 12+ Register here!

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 […]

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival provides the opportunity to learn more about our local fishing industry and heritage. Come and watch live demonstrations, meet the watermen and see the boats involved in bringing fresh seafood to your table. Celebrate our rich, seafood heritage and discover what it has done for our local community. There will […]

Ocean Fest Gala "Oysters & Pearls" Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Ocean Fest Gala, where good vibes, community spirit, and a love for the Mother Ocean come together. Dress in your finest black-and-white formal attire and get ready for a night of fun, fresh oysters, tastings from local restaurants, a live auction, DJ, […]

Kicking off North Carolina oyster season with the NC Oyster Trail, this four-course prix-fixe dinner will highlight the very best local oysters.

All-you-can-eat oysters, shrimp, bbq sliders and more!

Welcome to the hottest event in October with the Greater Carolina Rock n' Boil! Join members of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber at our last and biggest event of the year! Event will feature the ever-beloved annual Oyster Roast along with a Low Country Boil and BBQ with the fixin's. With music, a hot wing eating […]

The NC Oyster Trail team will contribute to beautifying the city by removing litter. We will begin at Earp’s Seafood Market, a NC Oyster Trail and oyster shell recycling site. We will reduce pollution, protect local wildlife, and foster community pride. Every piece of litter removed makes a difference in improving public spaces. Volunteers will […]

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 […]

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, […]