Celebrate the Start of Oyster Season in Charleston, SC!
Who doesn’t love an oyster roast? These events offer dozens of oysters, music, drinks, prizes, and other tasty food items! They are perfect activities to wind down with friends and family while enjoying what the Lowcountry has to offer. Check out our favorite Charleston area Oyster Roasts below!
1. Oyster Restoration Celebration
When: October 13th, 2024 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Where: Bowens Island Restaurant, 1870 Bowens Island Road, Charleston SC
This charity beer dinner event celebrates what makes the lowcountry so magnificent by raising funds to restore 100 linear feet of oyster beds. Attend this event and enjoy craft beer, food, live music, and silent auctions with various prizes! You can learn more information about this event and purchase tickets here.
2. Hunley 19th Annual Oyster Roast
When: October 25th, 2024 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Where: Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed, 375 Meeting Street, Downtown Charleston
This oyster roast is not only delicious, but its proceeds support maritime historic preservation and education. You can enjoy oysters, BBQ, raffles, and live music at the roast! Be sure to purchase your tickets here!
3. Drayton Hall Oyster Roast
When: December 8th, 2024 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Where: Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Rd, Charleston SC 29414
What better way to get in the holiday spirit than an oyster roast? The Drayton Hall Oyster Roast will feature a chili bar, local beverages, and all-you-can-eat oysters. This event is always a sell out, so make sure you purchase your tickets here! Tickets also make the perfect gift during the holiday season.
4. Lowcountry Oyster Roast
When: Sunday, February 2, 2025, Time is TBD
Where: Boone Hall Plantation, 1235 Long Point Rd, Mount Pleasant SC 29464
With over 50,000 pounds of oysters, the 41st Lowcountry Oyster Festival will satisfy your craving! The world’s largest oyster festival features live music, wine, beer, specialty cocktails, raw oyster shucking and eating contests, a children’s play area, and so much more. This event supports the Lowcountry Hospitality Association by providing resources to restaurants so everyone can enjoy Lowcountry cuisine. Tickets can be purchased here.
5. Sewe Ducks Unlimited Oyster Roast & Lowcountry Cookout
When: Friday, February 14th, 2025 Time is TBD
Where: Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street, Downtown Charleston
The 27th annual East Cooper Ducks Unlimited Oyster Roast & Lowcountry Cookout is right around the corner! There will be an open bar, raffle tickets, music, and live and silent auctions. There are only 1,500 tickets available, so be sure to click here and purchase them!
Oyster Roasts around Charleston are always a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Lowcountry culture while enjoying excellent food, drinks, and music! What better way to celebrate flavor, community, and good times in Charleston? If you are visiting the area or want to call Charleston your home, the Andy Bovender Team at Compass Charleston is always ready to help with your real estate needs!
