NC Oyster Trail

The North Carolina Seafood Festival
2023-10-06 12:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | N.C. Seafood Festival, 412 D Evans Street, Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557, United States
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.

The three-day festival will be held October 6-8 and 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.

Tickets will go on sale September 1, 2023

Surfalorus Film Festival
2023-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Jennette’s Pier, 7223 S Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959, United States
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 venue, Jennette’s Pier, looks over one of the best breaks on the East Coast.

NC Oyster Trail will be giving a presentation at 6 PM, after which Tyler Hofe from Kinnakeet Oyster Co. will be shucking and serving FREE oysters for everyone.

Surfalorus is presented by North Carolina Aquariums and is a partnership between Cucalorus and Dare Arts.

Day At The Docks
2023-09-16 08:00 - 19:00 | Hatteras Island, 57896 North Carolina Hwy 12, Hatteras, North Carolina, 27943, United States
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, entertainment, food activities, and the traditional Blessing of the Fleet, you’ll get a real taste of the island’s roots and what the “Spirit of Hatteras” is all about.

NC Oyster Trail will be giving a presentation at 12:15 PM under the Main Festival Tent, by the Breakwater Inn. Learn about North Carolina’s oyster industry and farms, and grab some exclusive Trail swag.

Packapalooza™
2023-08-26 14:00 - 19:00 | Hillsborough Street, Hillsborough St, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States
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 spirit.

Packapalooza™ is a cherished tradition that attracts over 85,000 attendees, boasting an impressive lineup of more than 300 vendor booths and support from over 50 sponsoring organizations. Packapalooza™ is presented by Live It Up! Hillsborough Street.

The NC Oyster Trail will be at the North Carolina Sea Grant booth. We’ll be giving out FREE swag and talking about all things oysters. Stop by our table in the Green Zone anytime from 2-7 PM.

Pelican Awards & Taste of the Coast
2023-08-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Crystal Coast Civic Center, 203 College Cir, Morehead City, North Carolina, 28557, United States
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 celebration of all our coast has to offer, including great seafood, live music, a coastal auction, and more! Doors open at 6:30 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center.

Enjoy early-bird pricing until June 30: Get 10% off all tickets with the code EARLY.

Oyster Fest at The Durham Hotel
2023-07-15 17:00 - 22:00, 2023-07-14 17:00 - 22:00, 2023-07-13 17:00 - 22:00 | The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St, Durham, North Carolina, 27701, United States
Join Durham Hotel on the roof to celebrate North Carolina oysters at the 2nd annual Oyster Fest! Come up to the Roof from 5-10 pm for oysters on the open-air grill, lobster rolls, house-made Old Bay chips, special cocktails from the bar, and much more.

Locals Seafood will be showing you firsthand how to shuck oysters and the NC Oyster Trail will be there to teach you about how amazing oysters are for our coastlines from 5-7 pm on Friday and Saturday. The event is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be for individual purchase.

Pre-Fireworks Celebration @ The Oyster Barn
2023-07-03 18:00 - 21:00 | The Oyster Barn, 674 Old Landing Rd, Hampstead, North Carolina, 28443, United States
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 food and drinks for the kids.

No tickets are needed, see you there!

Marsh Planting Volunteer Event
2023-06-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Carolina Beach State Park, 1010 State Park Rd., Carolina Beach, North Carolina, 28428, United States
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 area, dominated by early successional invasive species composed primarily of Phragmites. Backwater finished constructing a shallow slough through the site in April, and now an extensive planting of the site is needed.

Locals Summer Raw Bar & Oyster Roast
2023-06-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Longleaf Hotel, 300 North Dawson Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603, United States
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.

N. SEA. Oyster Barn
2023-06-25 12:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-24 12:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-23 16:00 - 20:00 | The Oyster Barn, 674 Old Landing Rd, Hampstead, North Carolina, 28443, United States
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 of old bae tots topped with caviar…Sip a cool glass of wine, slurp an oyster, and watch the farm crew haul in another fresh load of oysters.

Can Ya Shuck?
2023-05-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Sticky Bottom Oyster Company, 56910 NC Highway 12, Unit B, Hatteras, North Carolina, 27943, United States
Stop by Sticky Bottom Oyster Company and learn how to shuck oysters! Live demos and oyster tastings.

The Oyster Barn Food Truck Launch
2023-05-26 16:00 - 2023-05-28 18:00 | The Oyster Barn, 674 Old Landing Rd, Hampstead, North Carolina, 28443, United States
Join N. SEA. Oyster Co this Memorial Day weekend for the launch of their food truck and outdoor dining experience. Local beer, great wine, farm fresh oysters, and local seasonal plates will be served. Hours are Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 12-8pm, and Sunday 12-6pm.

Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition!
2023-05-18 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-04 11:00 - 13:00 | North Carolina Coastal Federation Northeast Office, 637 Harbor Road, Wanchese, North Carolina, 27981, United States
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 excursion you will explore the pristine coastal marsh and unique inhabitants on sit-a-top kayaks generously provided by Outer Banks Kayak Adventures!

The kayak tour will be guided by staff from Outer Banks Kayak Adventures and the Federation’s Coastal Specialist, Victoria Blakey. Victoria will help participants understand how oyster farms and living shorelines work and point out unique birds and marine life found along the shoreline. After kayaking, you will retire to Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar for a sampling of a half dozen North Carolina oysters and Blue Water’s signature oyster shooter.

2023 NC Oyster Summit
2023-05-09 10:00 - 19:30 | Marbles Kids Museum, 201 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, United States
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. The strategic document, the NC Oyster Blueprint, has for nearly 20 years, guided the partnerships and leveraged these relationships to accelerate the restoration, protection and growing of our state’s oyster resources. This year’s Summit theme is: Resilient Coasts for Future Roasts.

Locals Seafood Popups
2023-04-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Raleigh Wine Shop, 317 S. Bloodworth ST, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, United States
Join Raleigh Wine Shop and Locals Seafood for a new series of springtime popups! They will be serving up oysters and delicious small seafood plates, all paired with by the glass menu so you can eat, sip, and have dinner at the shop!

Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition!
2023-04-20 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-06 11:00 - 14:00, 2023-03-23 11:00 - 13:00 | North Carolina Coastal Federation Northeast Office, 637 Harbor Road, Wanchese, North Carolina, 27981, United States
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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 excursion you will explore the pristine coastal marsh and unique inhabitants on sit-a-top kayaks generously provided by Outer Banks Kayak Adventures!

The kayak tour will be guided by staff from Outer Banks Kayak Adventures and the Federation’s Coastal Specialist, Victoria Blakey. Victoria will help participants understand how oyster farms and living shorelines work and point out unique birds and marine life found along the shoreline. After kayaking, you will retire to Blue Water Grill & Raw Bar for a sampling of a half dozen North Carolina oysters and Blue Water’s signature oyster shooter.

Oyster Shucking 101
2023-04-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Current Wellness, 219 S East St, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, United States
Does the thought of shucking an oyster send you running in fear of injury and embarrassment? Have you always wondered what oysters were all about and how you should be tasting them to fit in with your coast-loving friends? Whatever your knowledge or experience with oysters, this class will be a fun way to both learn how to shuck these bountiful bivalves and also to debunk myths you might have heard about them (forget the “months with R” thing!). We’ll be enjoying 3 different oyster varieties from the North Carolina coast, provided by Locals Seafood as we hone our shucking skills. You’ll learn the basics of shucking and get creative suggestions for toppings, beyond cocktail sauce and horseradish. We’ll also discuss different types of oyster knives and supplies needed to host your own oyster tasting. No previous seafood experience is needed (and we’ll have some oysters pre-shucked to make sure we all get fed…). This class is taught by our co-owner (and part-time professional shucker), Nathan Williams. You’re welcome to bring your own alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages

Locals Seafood Popups
2023-04-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-31 17:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Raleigh Wine Shop, 317 S. Bloodworth ST, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, United States
Join Raleigh Wine Shop and Locals Seafood for a new series of Springtime popups! They’ll be serving up oysters and delicious small seafood plates, all paired with by the glass menu so you can eat, sip, and have dinner at the shop!

Oyster Pop Up at Rofhiwa Book Cafe
2023-03-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Rofhiwa Book Cafe, 406 S Driver St, Durham, North Carolina, 27703, United States
We had to find way to bring Oysters Carolina to East Durham at Rofhiwa Book Café. Join us for this decadent pop up. Come for the oysters, stay for the pork mandu from Oyster Dumpling Bar and beer from our good friends, Proximity Brewing.

NC Catch Summit 2023
2023-03-20 08:30 - 16:30 | Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe, 7623 South Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, North Carolina, 27959, United States
I Love NC Seafood

Hear the real-life stories of commercial fishing families and learn how you can help preserve North Carolina’s vital seafood industry.

Whether you’re someone who fishes for a living or enjoys cooking and eating fresh seafood, and seeking out the best seafood restaurants, this day of storytelling, education and deliciousness will inspire and teach you how to stand up for local seafood. Your voice matters!

Fresh seafood is a cornerstone of North Carolina’s economy and culture. Our commercial fishing communities not only embody the rich history that has made the state a beloved destination but provide safe, healthy and sustainable seafood consumers need and deserve to live their best lives. Hear the real-life stories of commercial fishing families and learn how you can help preserve North Carolina’s vital seafood industry.

This event is free, but lunch is not included. You may add-on lunch to be served at the event.

St. Paddy's Party in the Pines
2023-03-17 12:00 - 20:00 | The Oyster Barn, 674 Old Landing Rd, Hampstead, North Carolina, 28443, United States
The MacNair clan of N. SEA. Oyster Co. invites you to THE OYSTER BARN to celebrate our favorite holiday, St. Patrick’s day! Come eat, drink, and party in the pines with us as we will have the BEST BBQ purveyors in our state coming to join us: Jon G BBQ of Peachland N.C., and Lawrence BBQ of Raleigh N.C. We will have our exclusive raw bar set-up as well for you to enjoy. This will be an experience you don’t want to miss out on!

Tickets for BBQ, Oysters, and Beverages will be sold at the door!

Come anytime between 12pm and 8pm!

Beer and Wine + Soft Drinks and Water will be available.
