Shellebrate NC Oyster Month in October!
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 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.
See our EVENT CALENDAR for everything happening during NC Oyster Month.
During NC Oyster Month on social media, share your love for our state’s shellfish using the hashtags #NCOysterTrail #NCOysterMonth #NCOysters #GiveAShuck #KeepShuckin’.
For NC Oyster Month 2026, we’re excited to introduce the NC Oyster Trail passport.
Pick up your passport at any participating NC Oyster Trail location. This is a new way to explore, discover, and experience more of what the Trail has to offer. Collect a sticker for your passport as you visit each site, and have some fun along the way with interactive activities, oyster trivia, and educational pages.
Launching October 1 just in time for NC Oyster Month, the passport is designed to be your companion for exploring the NC Oyster Trail all year long.
And there’s an extra incentive to get out and explore: complete our Trail survey or share your Oyster Month adventures on social media using #NCOysterTrail for a chance to win 50 FREE OYSTERS!
