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 […]
We’re freeing the oysters this weekend! Join us for the FREE OYSTER FEST at Buddy’s Seafood Market — happening Saturday, November 22 from 10 AM–5 PM! FREE event FREE oyster […]
Shuck Hatteras Oyster Festival is the fourth annual all-day "Shellebration" with live music, Shuck Town artisan vendor market, oyster cook-off competition, and the coveted all-you-can-eat authentic fire pit oyster roast. […]
Join us for the 5th Annual Wine & Brine! Celebrate North Carolina’s coast and the state’s thriving oyster culture at this signature event showcasing the North Carolina Oyster Trail. Enjoy an […]
Welcome to the first annual Big Cypress Groundhog Day Oyster Roast! The event will be held on the eve of the eve of G-hog Day (Saturday, Jan 31, 2026) at Wrightsville Beach Brewery. Tickets are now available […]
The legendary Sunny Side Oyster Bar is hosting its annual Suck & Shag on Saturday, February 7th, 2026! All are invited to enjoy oysters, seafood, and shag dancing to great […]
Great food, music, raffles, door prizes, and great FUN for all ages! Join the Rotary Clubs of the Outer Banks for the 24th Annual Oink & Oyster Roast. Feast on all-you-can-eat […]
Rawleigh Oyster Fest brings together Raleigh chefs + North Carolina oyster farms for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience — from Mera Brothers (founders), St Roch, Lawrence BBQ, La Gana, and so […]
End of wild oyster season celebration featuring local oysters from Eagle Island Fruit & Seafood. Enjoy ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT roasted local oysters, live music, and raffle prizes by amazing local vendors at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
Oyster Roast with brews, music and educational fun with partners like the NC Coastal Federation and their Shell Recycling program, "Restaurants to Reef".
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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