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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
North Carolina Oyster Festival – 44th Annual Celebration📍 October 18th (9:00am–6:00pm) & October 19th (10:00am–5:00pm) Join us for the 44th Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival, a coastal tradition since 1978! […]
Celebrate the beginning of wild oyster season with your favorite local brews! Wrightsville Beach Brewery hosts this annual oyster roast featuring N.C. wild and farmed oysters. Music will be provided […]
Ocean Fest is proud to present the return of Oysterpalooza — a community fundraiser celebrating oysters, live music, and coastal culture. Join us for a one-day event featuring five hand-picked oyster purveyors, local […]
The inaugural North Carolina Oyster & Seafood Celebration is taking place November 4-5 at acclaimed restaurant Seabird – a sustainable seafood restaurant and oyster bar devoted to celebrating North Carolina's […]
A group of NC oyster farmers, local chefs, bold flavor makers, to create community fortitude. Founded by Mera Brothers Oysters, we bring coast to capital with fresh seafood, vibrant music, […]
The beloved oyster roast, traditionally a one day event in the fall is now becoming multi-day! We are in the process of developing a fun-filled event celebrating beer on Friday. […]
The Cucalorus Film Foundation is a multi-disciplinary media arts organization supporting emerging and innovative artists through festivals, grants, residencies, and a community cinema with screenings and youth education programs throughout […]
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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