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SUMMARY:Ocean Fest
DESCRIPTION:Ocean Fest returns to downtown Surf City on Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\,with a FREE\, all-day beachside celebration. \n\n\n\nThis 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.
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/ocean-fest-3/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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SUMMARY:Flights & Bites
DESCRIPTION:Flights & Bites: A Coastal NC Beer Pairing Experience \n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nEach course highlights fresh\, coastal ingredients—what’s coming off the boat and straight to your table—perfectly matched with locally brewed selections to enhance every bite. \n\n\n\nMenu Experience Includes: \n\n\n\n• Steamed & Roasted Local Oysters \n\n\n\n• Blue Crab & Rainbow Chard Crostini \n\n\n\n• Pan-Seared Local Fish with Seasonal Sides \n\n\n\n• Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding \n\n\n\nEach course is expertly paired with a Shortway Brewing Company beer. \n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\n📅 Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 \n\n\n\n🕠 5:30 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM) \n\n\n\n📍 Blackbeard’s Grill & Steambar – Beaufort\, NC \n\n\n\nIncludes all four courses + beer pairings \n\n\n\nLimited seating available. This is a one-night-only experience—reserve your spot early!
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/flights-bites/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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SUMMARY:NC Oyster Month
DESCRIPTION:Join us each October as we “shellebrate” the history\, culture\, economy\, and ecology of oysters in North Carolina! \n\n\n\nOysters 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 across the state. Each October\, the NC Oyster Trail\, North Carolina Sea Grant\, the NC Coastal Federation\, and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources partner to bring you a full month of oyster facts\, resources\, and programming. \n\n\n\nDuring NC Oyster Month on social media\, share your love for our state’s shellfish using the hashtags #NCOysterMonth #NCOysters #GiveAShuck #KeepShuckin’. \n\n\n\nCheck out all of our October events on https://ncoystertrail.org/nc-oyster-month/
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/nc-oyster-month-3/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T080000
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SUMMARY:Recurring Oyster Month Specials
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy these oyster specials all October long! \n\n\n\nOcracoke Oyster Co. on Ocracoke Island: Fresh local oysters topped with local figs and goat cheese\, then baked until bubbling hot. \n\n\n\nJettie Rae’s Oyster House in Asheville: Enjoy $3 oysters Tuesday–Thursday from 5–6 p.m.\, featuring oysters sourced from N.C. coastal farms. \n\n\n\nThe Stubborn Mule Oyster Bar & Grill in Little Washington: Enjoy $1.50 oysters Monday-Saturday from 3-6 pm for oyster happy hour. Plus live music on October 1 & October 9\, and a tide to table wine dinner on October 21. \n\n\n\nCoquina Fish Bar in Wilmington: Enjoy $1.50 oysters by the half or whole dozen every Sunday\, plus a new chef-curated oyster special each week in October. \n\n\n\nElijah’s Oyster & Fish Camp in Wilmington: Enjoy $1.50 oysters Sunday-Thursday all hours! \n\n\n\nRx Chicken and Oysters in Wilmington: Enjoy half price select N.C. local oysters on Wednesdays\, Thursdays\, and Fridays from 5-6pm. \n\n\n\nSeabird in Wilmington: Enjoy shucked oysters for $1 every Monday during happy hour (5-6 pm). Holdfast Oyster Co. of Sneads Ferry harvests their oysters exclusively for Seabird. \n\n\n\nThree10 in Wilmington: A bone marrow mornay and pickled shallot caviar broiled oyster joins the menu for October\, alongside two returning broiled oyster favorites: bacon\, burnt creamed collards and cornbread crumbs; and citrus chow-chow butter and candied chile.
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/recurring-oyster-month-specials/
LOCATION:North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T180000
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SUMMARY:OBX Green Drinks & The Oyster Wars: How a Humble Shellfish Became a Source of Wealth\, Power\, and Bloodshed
DESCRIPTION: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 month\, we’ll highlight a different issue like salt marsh restoration\, oysters\, or local happenings that impact the coast\, and talk about how we can work together to protect the places we all enjoy. Grab a drink from the bar and join the conversation! \n\n\n\nOctober’s Speaker \n\n\n\nShea LaFountaine | Creator of the History Fix Podcast \n\n\n\nOysters have been part of the Outer Banks story for centuries as a food source\, an economic powerhouse\, and\, surprisingly\, a source of conflict. At this month’s Green Drinks\, Shea LaFountaine will explore that history through her talk\, The Oyster Wars: How a Humble Shellfish Became a Source of Wealth\, Power\, and Bloodshed. \n\n\n\nShea will take us from the Roanoke colonies of the 1580s\, where oysters played a bigger role than many people realize\, to the “Oyster Wars” of the late 1800s\, when northern dredgers threatened local oyster beds and Outer Banks residents fought back. Along the way\, she’ll explore the surprising social history of a humble mollusk and the ways oysters shaped the people\, communities\, and conflicts of our coast. \n\n\n\nCome learn how oysters became a source of wealth\, power\, and bloodshed through these stories that reveal a timeless connection between coastal communities\, natural resources\, and the fight to protect them.
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/obx-green-drinks-the-oyster-wars-how-a-humble-shellfish-became-a-source-of-wealth-power-and-bloodshed/
LOCATION:Waveriders Coffee\, Deli & Market\, 3022 S Croatan Hwy 3022\, Nags Head\, North Carolina\, 27959
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T080000
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SUMMARY:40th Annual NC Seafood Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 fish and shellfish to our tables\, markets and restaurants. \n\n\n\nThe largest three-day festival in North Carolina\, according to Visit NC\, an economic development partnership in North Carolina\, and ranked nationally in the top 200 “Must See” festivals by the International Festivals & Events Association\, The NC Seafood Festival’s 40th annual event will be held October 2-4\, 2026. Over the festival weekend\, the festival will entertain an estimated 150\,000 visitors; host more than 200 artisan and commercial vendors\, seafood vendors featuring fresh\, locally caught North Carolina Seafood and other NC produced food and beverage products; and provide children’s games and rides\, cooking demonstrations and tastings\, and two musical stages. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFrom traditional seafood fare to the more exotic – all will be available for attendees to sample during the festival. No one should go away hungry! \n\n\n\nFestival goers will find familiar and new seafood delights at dozens of booths sponsored by restaurants\, civic organizations\, school groups and churches\, all featuring their own interpretation of the best North Carolina has to offer from the bounty of the sea. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, cooking demonstrations will be held throughout the weekend at both the Got to be NC Seafood Cooking Stage and the Ararmark Cooking Stage on the Big Rock Deck. Highlighted is an endless variety of seafood prepared in multiple ways.
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/40th-annual-nc-seafood-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Morehead City Waterfront\, 412 D Evans Street\, Morehead City\, North Carolina
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000
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SUMMARY:Shuck for the Ridge
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nEnjoy delicious oysters from local favorite Cousins’ Oysters while listening to live music by Birddog\, all in the unique setting of Jockey’s Ridge State Park.  \n\n\n\n\nFull raw bar\n\n\n\nChargrilled oysters\n\n\n\nSteamed oysters\n\n\n\nBBQ\n\n\n\nBeverages\n\n\n\nLive music by Birddog\n\n\n\nSilent auction\n\n\n\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\nMore Than an Oyster Roast\n\n\n\nYour ticket helps support the Friends of Jockey’s Ridge\, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit\, and our mission to SUPPORT\, PROTECT & PROMOTE Jockey’s Ridge State Park. Join us in carrying forward the legacy of a community that came together more than 50 years ago to protect this extraordinary natural treasure. \n\n\n\nInspired by the determination of Carolista Baum\, whose passion and advocacy helped save Jockey’s Ridge from development\, we continue the work of preserving this iconic landscape for generations to come. Your support helps ensure that the beauty\, history\, and spirit of Jockey’s Ridge remain protected for future visitors to discover\, explore\, and enjoy. \n\n\n\nEvery ticket helps us continue our work to preserve this remarkable place and ensure that Jockey’s Ridge remains a treasured part of our community for generations to come. \n\n\n\nCome shuck\, sip\, listen\, and support the Ridge!\n\n\n\nReserve your TICKETS today and join us for Shuck For The Ridge!
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/shuck-for-the-ridge/
LOCATION:Jockey’s Ridge State Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T170000
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SUMMARY:Oyster Roast at the Coast
DESCRIPTION:Oyster Roast with brews\, music and educational fun with partners like the NC Coastal Federation and their Shell Recycling program\, “Restaurants to Reef”.
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/oyster-roast-at-the-coast/
LOCATION:Surf City Brewing Co\, 400 A Alston Blvd-ext.\, Hampstead\, North Carolina\, 28443
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T110000
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SUMMARY:Oyster Stories: A History of Oysters and Oystering on the North Carolina Coast
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Topsail Island in partnership with Conserve the Point welcomes you to their October luncheon: \n\n\n\n“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 professorships at Duke\, UNC-Chapel Hill and ECU. He has received several lifetime achievement awards for sharing our coast’s history and traditions. His writing has focused on telling stories from his home that illuminate American history. \n\n\n\nMenu: Country Fried Steak\, Pork Tenderloin\, Scalloped Potatoes\, Corn\, Broccoli Salad\, Rolls & Peach Cobbler.
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/oyster-stories-a-history-of-oysters-and-oystering-on-the-north-carolina-coast/
LOCATION:Topsail Island Assembly Building\, 720 Channel Blvd\, Topsail Beach\, North Carolina\, 28445
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T080000
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SUMMARY:Ocracoke Working Waterman's Festival
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/ocracoke-working-watermans-festival/
LOCATION:Ocracoke Village
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000
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SUMMARY:Town of Kitty Hawk Community Cleanup
DESCRIPTION: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\, Volunteer Week aims to support local partners\, promote off-season visitation to Dare County and highlight the ongoing work that goes into caring for and sustaining the Outer Banks.
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/town-of-kitty-hawk-community-cleanup/
LOCATION:Kitty Hawk Town Hall\, 101 Veterans Memorial Dr\, Kitty Hawk\, North Carolina\, 27949
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T180000
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SUMMARY:Gilded Oyster Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Oyster Jewelry sale\, Gilded Oyster Raffle with Oysters and Champagne @4:00
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/gilded-oyster-celebration/
LOCATION:Empty Nest Studio and Gallery\, 52193 Cardinal St\, Frisco\, North Carolina\, 27936
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T170000
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SUMMARY:Garner Rotary's 21st Annual OysterFest
DESCRIPTION:Gates Open at 5pm \n\n\n\nFood served from 5:30pm to 7:30pm \n\n\n\nThe Band of Oz Playing 6:00pm to 8:30pm \n\n\n\nNEW Menu: \n\n\n\nSteamed 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 \n\n\n\nBeer and Wine:$4 each or 3 for $10 \n\n\n\nAll proceeds help provide scholarships to South Garner High School Seniors via our Garner Rotary Trust Fund which is a 501(c)(3) organization. It also funds other local projects! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGet your tickets here!
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/garner-rotarys-21st-annual-oysterfest/
LOCATION:Agri Supply\, 409 US-70\, Garner\, NC\, 27529
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T130000
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SUMMARY:Oyster Month Coastal Keepsakes: Oyster Shell Decoupage
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended age is 12+ \n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/oyster-month-coastal-keepsakes-oyster-shell-decoupage/
LOCATION:Bald Head Island Conservancy\, 700 Federal Rd\, Bald Head Island\, North Carolina\, 28461
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260930T210229Z
CREATED:20260930T210148Z
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UID:8132-1792224000-1792342800@ncoystertrail.org
SUMMARY:NC Oyster Festival
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThere will be plenty of oyster dishes to sample as well as food of all types. Bring a chair to sit back and enjoy live music featuring a variety of genres. Dancing is encouraged! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdults – $5.00 cash only\, Children 12 and under – Free
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/nc-oyster-festival-2/
LOCATION:Town Center Park\, 11 East 2nd St\, Ocean Isle Beach\, North Carolina\, 28469
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260903T125728Z
CREATED:20260902T224647Z
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SUMMARY:Outer Banks Seafood Fest
DESCRIPTION: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 also be a variety of boats on display during the Festival. We encourage you to walk around and get a close up view of some of the hardworking vessels that bring fresh North Carolina Seafood to your table. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nView all of the scheduled talks and demos in the Education tent in the Fishing Village on the Event Schedule page. For more information\, visit the Outer Banks Seafood Festival website \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.outerbanksseafoodfestival.org
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/outer-banks-seafood-fest/
LOCATION:Soundside Event Site\, 6800 S. Croatan Highway\, Nags Head\, North Carolina\, 27959
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T180000
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SUMMARY:Oysters & Pearls: An Oceanfest Gala
DESCRIPTION:Ocean Fest Gala “Oysters & Pearls”\n\n\n\nJoin 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\, cocktails\, a 50/50 raffle\, and plenty of stoke! \n\n\n\nMore than just a celebration\, Ocean Fest is about protecting the place we all love and keeping our year-round mission strong. Every ticket\, every bid\, and donation helps to support keeping our mission thriving and Ocean Fest a free community tradition for everyone to enjoy. \n\n\n\nSo gather your crew\, trade your flip-flops for your finest\, and join us for a night of coastal elegance with a little island soul. Raise a glass\, catch up with neighbors\, and help us keep making waves for Mother Ocean
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/oysters-pearls-an-oceanfest-gala/
LOCATION:Moose Lodge\, 13175 NC-50\, Hampstead\, North Carolina\, 28443
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T210000
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CREATED:20260930T213209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T105013Z
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SUMMARY:Wild Oyster Season Kick-off Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Kicking off North Carolina oyster season with the NC Oyster Trail\, this four-course prix-fixe dinner will highlight the very best local oysters.
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/wild-oyster-season-kick-off-dinner/
LOCATION:St. Roch Oyster Bar\, 223 S Wilmington St.\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27603
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260903T134015Z
CREATED:20260903T134012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T134015Z
UID:8029-1792688400-1792697400@ncoystertrail.org
SUMMARY:Dunn Chamber 9th Annual Oyster Roast
DESCRIPTION:All-you-can-eat oysters\, shrimp\, bbq sliders and more!
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/dunn-chamber-9th-annual-oyster-roast/
LOCATION:Bleeker Chevrolet\, 1200 East Cumberland Street\, Dunn\, North Carolina\, 28334
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dunn Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:office@dunnchamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260903T133345Z
CREATED:20260903T133340Z
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SUMMARY:Greater Carolina Rock n' Boil
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the hottest event in October with the Greater Carolina Rock n’ Boil! \n\n\n\nJoin 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 contest\, raffles and more\, you are guaranteed a good time! So come shuck oysters\, network with us and enjoy the biggest Chamber celebration of the year!
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/greater-carolina-rock-n-boil/
LOCATION:Fayetteville Woodpeckers Stadium\, 460 Hay Street\, Fayetteville\, North Carolina\, 28301
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Fayetteville Chamber":MAILTO:Events@faybiz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T110000
DTSTAMP:20261013T121044Z
CREATED:20260930T105216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T121044Z
UID:8123-1792836000-1792839600@ncoystertrail.org
SUMMARY:NC Oyster Month Beach Cleanup
DESCRIPTION: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 supplies are provided. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSign up here!
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/nc-oyster-month-beach-cleanup/
LOCATION:Emerald Isle Beach\, 100 Bogue Inlet Dr\, Emerald Isle\, North Carolina\, 28594
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T120000
DTSTAMP:20261001T021006Z
CREATED:20260928T020015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T021006Z
UID:8111-1792836000-1792843200@ncoystertrail.org
SUMMARY:NC Oyster Trail Volunteer Cleanup with Earp’s Seafood Market
DESCRIPTION:The NC Oyster Trail team will contribute to beautifying the city by removing litter. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nVolunteers will walk designated routes\, pick up litter using grabbers and gloves\, and place debris into bags for proper disposal. Some areas may require bending\, lifting\, or carrying filled bags. Expect to work and make a visible impact! \n\n\n\nEarp’s seafood is a public shell recycling site. Learn more about the NC Coastal Federation’s program HERE! \n\n\n\nThis clean up is free to attend but registration is recommended! Sign up here.
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/nc-oyster-trail-volunteer-cleanup-with-earps-seafood-market/
LOCATION:Earp’s Seafood\, 1414 S Saunders St\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27603
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260911T010106Z
CREATED:20260911T010102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T010106Z
UID:8057-1794056400-1794070800@ncoystertrail.org
SUMMARY:Rawleigh Oyster Fest
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nTwo ticket tiers are available at rawleighoysterfestival.com: \n\n\n\nFirst Shuck (Early Entrance): $150\, includes early 1 p.m. entry\, 18 oysters\, four pitmaster bites\, and two drinks \n\n\n\nOyster Party (General Admission): $100\, includes 15 oysters\, four pitmaster bites\, and one drink
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/rawleigh-oyster-fest-3/
LOCATION:Raleigh Iron Works\, 1101 East Whitaker Mill Road\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27604
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260930T222620Z
CREATED:20260930T222415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T222620Z
UID:8177-1794124800-1794330000@ncoystertrail.org
SUMMARY:Out to Sea NC Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:NC Seafood Advocate Chef Dean Neff Announces \n\n\n\nOut to Sea NC Fest 2026 \n\n\n\nSecond Annual Celebration Expands to Three Days\, Welcomes Visiting Chefs and National Media Partner \n\n\n\nNovember 8–10\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTickets on Sale at Seabirdnc.com/Events \n\n\n\nChef Dean Neff\, a James Beard Foundation “Outstanding Chef” Finalist announces Out to Sea NC Fest 2026\, taking place Sunday\, November 8 through Tuesday\, November 10 at his acclaimed restaurant Seabird and community venues. Tickets will be on sale through Seabird! Follow @Out.to.Sea.NC\, @ChefDeanNeff and @SeabirdNC for details. \n\n\n\nWhat began in 2025 as the “NC Oyster & Seafood Celebration” has grown into an annual event hosted during wild oyster season\, honoring the sustainable coastal foodways and fisher people defining North Carolina’s coast. Now in its second year\, the celebration expands from two days to three\, welcomes The Local Palate magazine as media partner\, and brings award-winning chefs\, and dedicated oyster farmers\, fishers\, and foragers together for storytelling\, industry education\, and immersive dining\, benefiting industry and consumers alike. This years’ Out to Sea NC Fest 2026 builds on the inaugural event adding film screenings\, panel discussions\, welcoming guest chefs\, and exploring relevant topics including the African American impact on North Carolina seafood. Beneficiaries of select events include the Cape Fear River Watch and Oyster South. \n\n\n\nNeff plans to continue this coastal conversation year around with an Out to Sea Series taking place with guest chefs at Seabird’s new sister restaurant\, Little Bird\, and with enhanced festival programming for Out to Sea NC Fest 2027. \n\n\n\n“This coast has fed our community for generations\, and every year we learn there’s more of the story to tell\,” said Neff. \n\n\n\n“Growing to three days lets us really dig in — not just celebrate seafood\, but sit at the table with the farmers\, fishers\, and cooks who are shaping North Carolina coastal foodways. Bringing chefs like Ricky\, and Ade into Keith’s and my backyard\, and honoring the African American foodways that built this coast\, is exactly the kind of connected communitywe set out to build when we started this in 2025.”-Dean Neff \n\n\n\nFeatured Talent includes: \n\n\n\n\nChefs: Nicole Cabrera Mills of Pêche in New Orleans\, Ricky Moore of Saltbox Seafood Joint in Durham\, Vivian Howard and Charlotte Coman of Theodosia in Outer Banks and Chef and The Farmer in Kinston\, Adé Carenna of iLéWA Foods\, Keith Rhodes of Voyce in Wilmington and Leticia Torres-Rojas of Seabird in Wilmington\n\n\n\nFisher people: Lin Peterson of Locals Seafood\, Ana Shellem of Shellem Seafood\, Conor McNair of N. Sea Oyster Co.\, Lianne Won-Reburn of Marshallberg Caviar\, Joe Romano of Seaview Crab Co\, and John Malette of Southern Breeze Seafood\n\n\n\nMedia Partners: Erin B. Murray of The Local Palate magazine\, producer Maggie Ward\, filmmaker Heather Burgiss\n\n\n\nVenue Partners: Thalian Hall\, Arrive Hotels\, Brooklyn Arts Center\n\n\n\nCharitable Partners for Saltwater Cinema: Cape Fear River Watch\, Oyster South\n\n\n\n\nEvents include: \n\n\n\n\nSunday: “Saltwater Stories” Dinner with Keith Rhodes\, highlighting the impact of African American foodways on North Carolina’s coast\, hosted at the Brookly Arts Center\n\n\n\nMonday: Seafood class & tasting led by Locals Seafood\, Seaview Crab Co.\, Southern Breeze Seafood and Marshallberg Caviar Farm\, hosted at Seabird\n\n\n\nMonday: Saltwater Cinema: Stories from the Southern Coast at Thalian Hall: A screening and panel discussion of The Local Palate magazine’s “ShellBound: An Anthology of Southern Oyster Culture” plus My Home\, NC’s“Ricky Moore and Ana Shellem Forage NC Shellfish\,” coupled with an oyster tasting\n\n\n\nTuesday: Collaborative Guest Chef Dinner featuring seafood industry heroes: Seven chefs offer one course each highlighting a NC ingredient\, hosted at Seabird\n\n\n\n\nAbout Chef Dean Neff\, Chef/Owner of Seabird and Zora’s Market & Kitchen \n\n\n\nDean Neff — a James Beard Foundation “Outstanding Chef” Finalist and “Best Chef Southeast” nominee — has built his culinary life around a single conviction: that North Carolina’s coast is one of the great food stories of the American South. In Spring 2021\, Neff and his wife Lydia Clopton opened Seabird\, Wilmington’s sustainable seafood restaurant and oyster bar\, where the menu shifts daily with deliveries from coastal fishers\, farmers\, and foragers. Eater named it “Essential;” the Wall Street Journal\, BuzzFeed’s Worth It\, Garden & Gun\, The Local Palate\, Hemispheres\, and Reader’s Digest count it among the top reasons to visit Wilmington. In 2024\, Neff took stewardship of Zora’s Market & Kitchen\, Wilmington’s oldest seafood market\, furthering his mission to support sustainable seafood and his Wilmington community. In 2027\, Neff will open Little Bird as an extension of his mission to celebrate NC seafood and community. He is an outspoken champion of North Carolina’s Oyster Trail\, a regional council member for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC\, and serves on the NC Fish Consumption Advisory at Duke University.
URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/out-to-sea-nc-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Seabird Restaurant\, 1 S. FRONT ST\, WILMINGTON\, North Carolina\, 28401
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T230000
DTSTAMP:20261008T004300Z
CREATED:20260930T211531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T004300Z
UID:8140-1795114800-1795129200@ncoystertrail.org
SUMMARY:Cucalorus Opening Night Oyster Party
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URL:https://ncoystertrail.org/event/cucalorus-opening-night-oyster-party/
LOCATION:Hi-Wire Brewing\, 1020 Princess St\, Wilmington\, North Carolina\, 28401
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