The 2023 North Carolina Oyster Summit will convene oyster researchers, managers, growers, harvesters, restaurateurs, restoration practitioners, state legislators, educators and others for a two-day workshop and legislative reception on May 9th and 10th in Raleigh, at the Marbles Kids Museum. The Summit is designed to celebrate recent oyster accomplishments and coalesce the partnerships that will accelerate future oyster work.
Get ready for a fun afternoon on the water, followed by a delicious oyster tasting as part of this unique farm-to-fork experience. Join us for one of our spring kayak adventures on the beautiful shores of Broad Creek where you will tour the Coastal Federation’s demonstration oyster lease and living shoreline. As part of this […]
Join N. SEA. Oyster Co this Memorial Day weekend for the launch of their food truck and outdoor dining experience.
Stop by Sticky Bottom Oyster Company and learn how to shuck oysters! Live demos and oyster tastings.
This TIDE to TABLE service near Hampstead will shore-ly leave you coming back for more. Grab a table at the Oyster Barn on a summer weekend: Fridays 4-8, Saturdays 12-8, and Sundays 12-6. Their connections on the working waterfront and with local farmers result in a curated and insanely delicious menu. The best shrimp roll of your life with a side […]
This TIDE to TABLE service near Hampstead will shore-ly leave you coming back for more. Grab a table at the Oyster Barn on a summer weekend: Fridays 4-8, Saturdays 12-8, and Sundays 12-6. Their connections on the working waterfront and with local farmers result in a curated and insanely delicious menu. The best shrimp roll of your life with a side […]
This TIDE to TABLE service near Hampstead will shore-ly leave you coming back for more. Grab a table at the Oyster Barn on a summer weekend: Fridays 4-8, Saturdays 12-8, and Sundays 12-6. Their connections on the working waterfront and with local farmers result in a curated and insanely delicious menu. The best shrimp roll of your life with a side […]
Locals Seafood is popping up at Longleaf Hotel this coming Sunday! We'll be serving raws & roasters from 2-5 pm. Longleaf's bar will be flowing. It's the closest you can get to the beach without the drive.
Volunteers are needed to help the North Carolina Coastal Federation by planting thousands of marsh plant plugs in an effort to restore the natural salt marsh at Carolina Beach State Park. The NC Coastal Federation, NC State Parks, and Backwater Environmental have partnered to restore and enhance tidal marsh habitat in a 13.5-acre highly disturbed […]
Come to The Oyster Barn for an outdoor picnic experience of dinner and drinks before watching the Surf City Fireworks at the end of the street! Special guest Chef Jake Wood will be cooking up his famous Birria Tacos, we are serving BBQ'd Oysters and Island Dogs and have local craft beers, delicious wines, and […]
Oyster Fest at The Durham Hotel
Oyster Fest at The Durham Hotel
Oyster Fest at The Durham Hotel
In Morehead City? Join us for this free awards program honoring those who have gone above and beyond to protect and restore our beautiful coast. Doors open at 4:30 pm for a welcome reception with awards program beginning at 5:00 pm at Carteret Community College's Jocelyn Hall. And then get your tickets for this fun evening […]
NC State’s Packapalooza™ is a vibrant all-day block party and street festival that caps off Wolfpack Welcome Week, commencing the academic year with a bang. NC State students, faculty, staff, alums, families and members of the local community pack Hillsborough Street for a day filled with music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, food and everything that embodies the Wolfpack […]
Day at the Docks was started to celebrate the "Spirit of Hatteras" when the village recovered from Hurricane Isabel in 2003. This September event is a confirmation of the strength of the community, heritage, and living traditions of the watermen. This two-day festival includes activities for the whole family! With a variety of demonstrations, competitions, […]
The 12th annual Surfalorus Film Festival takes place September 18-20, 2023 on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. This three-day celebration showcases the year's best surf films and takes place during the Eastern Surfing Championship (ESA). Surfalorus shares great surf movies from award-winning veterans to first-time filmmakers in a supportive, laid-back atmosphere. The festival's primary […]
The NC Seafood Festival held the first full weekend in October since 1987 on the Morehead City waterfront and free to the public, promises to be a fun-filled event with food, entertainment, kids’ activities, vendors, and artisans – while educating the public, promoting the seafood industry in North Carolina, and honoring the commercial fishing fleet that brings […]
The NC Seafood Festival held the first full weekend in October since 1987 on the Morehead City waterfront and free to the public, promises to be a fun-filled event with food, entertainment, kids’ activities, vendors, and artisans – while educating the public, promoting the seafood industry in North Carolina, and honoring the commercial fishing fleet that brings […]
The NC Seafood Festival held the first full weekend in October since 1987 on the Morehead City waterfront and free to the public, promises to be a fun-filled event with food, entertainment, kids’ activities, vendors, and artisans – while educating the public, promoting the seafood industry in North Carolina, and honoring the commercial fishing fleet that brings […]
Award-winning, nonprofit eco/surf/art/music festival. OCEAN FEST celebrates Surf City, NC’s wave-riding heritage while providing a fun, FREE event where everyone can enjoy live music, food, and drink, and learn about ways to protect our favorite thing in the world: THE OCEAN. Stop by the NC Oyster Trail table in the Eco Zone for tons 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 fisher folk 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.
Shuck Hatteras is an annual two day Shellebration of Heritage, Community, Oysters, & Music on December 15-16, 2023.
Presented by the NC Seafood Festival and the NC Coastal Federation, this event celebrates the North Carolina Oyster Trail, a grassroots initiative whose mission is to provide oyster tourism experiences that will help sustain and grow N.C. oyster supply and demand, resulting in economic, environmental, and social benefits to the state’s seafood industry and coastal […]
Our local oyster farmers face challenges on and off the water. Come spend a few hours at The Shack and talk, taste, and experience oysters firsthand from some of our local farmers with live music from Signal Fire Duo. Participating Farms:Ghost Fleet Oyster CompanyN. Sea Oyster CompanyHoldfast Oyster CompanySoundside Oyster CompanyCarolina Gold Oyster CompanyCurrituck Oyster […]
Hey, there! Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar in Downtown Wilmington is hosting the 2nd "Meet The Makers" All You Can Eat Oyster Roast and Beer Tasting on Wednesday May 22nd from 6pm-8pm. This ticketed event for $49.99 (taxes and fees included) is an exclusive event pairing LOCAL all you can eat steamed or raw oysters from […]
Join us to see our state-of-the-art facilities and learn about cutting-edge marine research that is shaping our understanding of the marine environment and maritime communities.
Meet the Maker - AYCE Oyster Roast Come join us at Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar Downtown Wilmington for an unforgettable evening of delicious blue crabs from Seaview Crab Co. and tasty brews from our good friends at Wilmington Brewing. Add live music with Beth Manning on the back patio overlooking the beautiful Cape Fear River...does it get […]
The 2024 RiverFest will be held on August 3rd from 2 PM to 8 PM at the Roanoke/Cashie River Center (112 W Water St, Windsor, NC 27983). Vendors representing a variety of regional environmental and arts organizations will be on hand, as well as food trucks and beer wagons. It will also feature live music […]
Join the NC Coastal Federation for the Taste of the Coast Celebration! This celebration includes food and wine pairings, fresh N.C. oysters, and live music.
The first annual Beaufort Oyster Fest will be held at the Harvey W. Smith Boathouse on Front Street in downtown Beaufort, North Carolina, showcasing 10 different farm-raised oyster varieties sourced exclusively from Carteret County! These oysters will be paired with some fantastic wines and local Fishtowne craft beers, as well as live music from The […]
"Day at the Docks was started to celebrate the "Spirit of Hatteras" when the village recovered from Hurricane Isabel in 2003 as an intact community, anchored by the commercial and charter fishermen. The event celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and continues as a confirmation of the strength…" The event launches on Friday evening with […]
Join us for free oysters from North Carolina Oyster Trail from our member Tyler Hofe of Kinnekeet Oyster Co. The 13th annual Surfalorus Film Festival will take place September 16-18, 2024 in Nags Head, North Carolina. This three-day celebration showcases the year's best surf films! The festival happens during the Eastern Surfing Association’s annual, year-end competition, […]
Ocean Fest was founded in 2019 by three surfing buddies who can usually be found riding the waves of Surf City, NC. The motivation behind the event was to share our love for the ocean, celebrate the pure joy of surfing, and, most importantly, give something meaningful back to Mother Ocean. With that in mind, […]
Join us at Flying Machine Brewing (Wilmington, NC) on September 26th for fresh oysters from Middlesound Oyster Co and Ghost Fleet Oyster Co perfectly paired with Villia Maria wines. Don't miss out on this delicious experience! For reservations or more info, reach out to Molly at molly@flyingmachinewb.com or call (910) 368-8496
Enjoy a welcome reception on our patio featuring a signature cocktail, passed hors d'oeuvres and a live oyster shucking station to start your evening. Following the reception will be our six course seated dinner with an optional wine pairing. A portion of this evenings proceeds support the James Beard Foundation, their Good Food for Good […]
NC Oyster Month lasts all of October! Keep an eye out for our many events this month. Refer to our news release to find many of our October events and regularly check our social media for updates! We can't wait to shell-ebrate with you!
Come enjoy some delicious, locally harvested seafood (fresh oysters, steamed shrimp, seafood stew) at the Oyster Roast and deck the halls (or masts) and set out sail in Silver Lake to help kick off the holiday season. The Oyster Roast is a fundrasier for our Ocracoke Working Watermen's Association and for the continued repairs for […]
Get in on the Shuck Hatteras Oyster Festival 2024! The Shellabration takes place December 20 - 21st and will be filled with community, music, and food! Friday, December 20 at 5:00 PM commences the weekend with a “Shuck-Off” welcoming party featuring local live music and local oysters. Saturday features an array of Oystivities as well […]
Presented by NC Seafood Festival and NC Coastal Federation, this unique event celebrates the North Carolina Oyster trail and the state's oyster industry. Join us on January 17,2025 from 6-8pm at Southern Salt (Morehead City, NC) for an evening of coastal flavors and fine wine. Meet local oyster growers, savor their fresh harvests and enjoy […]
Come eat lots of seafood at Ballantyne’s Backyard in Charlotte! Platinum Pearl All-Access Admission12pm – 5pm Golden VIP Admission1pm – 5pm Drinky General Admission2pm – 5pm "Join Us For This Second Annual Affair! It’s a Shuckin’ Good Time! We had such a great time last year – that we are back to do it again!!!Enjoy some of […]
Join Covey Restaurant in Wilmington for their second annual oyster roast! They will be hosting the team from Three Little Spats Oyster Farm for raw and grilled Stump Sound Oysters. Accompanied with southern sides, $5 select wine, and $5 beers from the ever wonderful Brad out of Moody Tongue Brewery in Chicago. Tickets available at […]
"We want to amplify and support women owned businesses in coastal NC. Enjoy an oyster SHUCK and seafood boil from local farmers with drinks and desserts overlooking the beautiful Riverfront of beautiful historic New Bern, NC. Event starts at 2pm. Parking is free in Convention Center parking lot. Event takes place on covered Veranda and […]
No tickets needed—just come hungry! Enjoy four days of raw, broiled, and fried NC oysters, street tacos, seafood nachos, and rooftop drinks. Summer flavors meet sustainable seafood in one unforgettable experience.
Green Drinks is a casual monthly gathering for people who care about our coast. Whether you enjoy boating, beach days, or simply want to keep our waters clean and our communities strong, this is a relaxed space to connect with others, hear from local voices, and stay up to date on important coastal topics. Each […]
Join us at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island for a day of oyster-themed crafts, educational activities and demonstrations, and a movie.
Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation on Wednesday, August 13th, for a special reception celebrating the traveling Oyster Photo Exhibit, a collaborative project of North Carolina Sea Grant and the NC Oyster Trail. This inspiring exhibit highlights the hardworking individuals behind North Carolina’s growing oyster industry and honors the ecological, cultural, and economic value of […]
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: UNCW Burney CenterOrganized by: UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) and the Alliance for the Blue Economy (All Blue) “Preserving, protecting, and restoring our waters are tasks for many lifetimes, and sometimes the effort can seem overwhelming. But as long as we stay connected with all of the many, […]
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