Please join us for the very first Trophy Brewing & Locals Seafood Oyster Festival! Our celebration of NC's best oyster farmers! We are bringing together 8 of the finest oysters farmers from Eastern NC for a one day event! TO BENEFIT: NC COASTAL FEDERATION - Oyster Restoration Projects WHERE: The Bend Bar - 853 W […]
Ocean Fest returns to downtown Surf City on Saturday, May 2, 2026,with a FREE, all-day beachside celebration. This beloved coastal event features live music, a vintage surf contest, a 5K beach run, eco education, local vendors, food and drinks, and family-friendly fun—all benefiting Mother Ocean.
Flights & Bites: A Coastal NC Beer Pairing Experience Join us for an intimate, chef-driven evening celebrating the best of Eastern North Carolina. Flights & Bites is a one-night-only collaboration between Blackbeard’s Grill & Steambar and Shortway Brewing Company, featuring a thoughtfully curated four-course menu paired with four local craft beers. Each course highlights fresh, […]
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 […]
Gather your friends and join us for an unforgettable afternoon at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, featuring fresh local oysters, live music, delicious food and beverages, a silent auction, and more! Come celebrate the beauty of the tallest living sand dune on the East Coast while enjoying good food, great music, and even better company. Enjoy […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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