Find Oyster Roasts From Charleston to Hilton Head, SC
From Charleston’s world-famous oyster festivals to community oyster roasts in Beaufort, Port Royal, Bluffton, and Hilton Head, the Lowcountry hosts some of South Carolina’s best oyster events. Browse upcoming festivals, fundraisers, and seasonal oyster roasts, then visit the official event websites for the latest details and ticket information.
Charleston and Mount Pleasant Area
The Charleston region hosts more oyster roasts than anywhere else in South Carolina. Whether you’re looking for a fundraiser, brewery event, waterfront celebration, or traditional Lowcountry oyster roast, you’ll find them here.
Countdown To The Opening Of Oyster Season
South Carolina oyster season begins October 1, 2026.
Charleston and Mount Pleasant Oyster Roasts Calendar
Lowcountry Oyster Festival
📅 When: 2/28/2027 (Annual)
📍 Location: Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, Mount Pleasant, SC
The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is one of the world’s largest oyster festivals, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Guests enjoy fresh steamed oysters, live music, food vendors, beer and wine, family activities, and one of the Lowcountry’s most anticipated annual traditions.
SEWE Ducks Unlimited Oyster Roast
📅 When: 2/13/27 (During SEWE)
📍 Location: Charleston, SC
Held during the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), the Ducks Unlimited Oyster Roast is a favorite annual gathering featuring fresh oysters, Lowcountry cuisine, live entertainment, and conservation fundraising. It has become a signature social event of SEWE weekend.
Firefly Distillery Oyster Roast Series
📅 When: Winter Season Weekends
📍 Location: Firefly Distillery, North Charleston, SC
Firefly Distillery hosts seasonal oyster roasts featuring fresh local oysters, craft cocktails, live music, and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere. These popular gatherings are a favorite way to enjoy oyster season with friends and family in the Charleston area.
Art’s Bar & Grill Weekend Oyster Roasts
📅 When: Weekends During Oyster Season (October–April)
📍 Location: Art’s Bar & Grill
Art’s Bar & Grill has become one of Mount Pleasant’s favorite places to enjoy a traditional Lowcountry oyster roast during the cooler months. Every weekend throughout oyster season, guests can gather with family and friends to enjoy fresh local Bull’s Bay oyster clusters, cold drinks, and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. Whether you’re stopping in after a day on the water or meeting friends for a casual afternoon, Art’s weekend oyster roasts are a longtime Lowcountry tradition.
Bowen’s Island Oyster Roasts
📅 When: Oyster Season (Fall Through Early Spring)
📍 Location: Bowen’s Island Restaurant
Few places capture the spirit of a traditional Lowcountry oyster roast quite like Bowen’s Island Restaurant. For generations, locals and visitors have gathered along the banks of the Folly River to enjoy steaming hot oyster clusters served by the bucket in one of Charleston’s most iconic waterfront settings. Known for its rustic charm, beautiful marsh views, and authentic oyster roast experience, Bowen’s Island remains one of the best places in the Lowcountry to experience this beloved coastal tradition. Oyster season at Bowen’s Island has become a rite of passage for seafood lovers visiting the Charleston area.
The Tides Hotel New Year’s Day Oyster Roast
📅 When: New Year’s Day (Annual)
📍 Location: The Tides Hotel, Folly Beach, SC
The Tides Hotel New Year’s Day Oyster Roast is a popular Lowcountry tradition held each New Year’s Day following the annual Folly Beach Polar Plunge. Guests gather to enjoy fresh steamed oysters, food and drinks, live music, and a festive oceanfront atmosphere while celebrating the start of the new year. Whether you’re warming up after the plunge or simply looking for a great way to begin the year, this annual oyster roast is a favorite event for both locals and visitors.
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Lowcountry Oyster Festival — Boone Hall Plantation
Sunday, February 28, 2027
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Charleston Ducks Unlimited Oyster Roast
2/13/27
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Habitat For Humanity Oyster Roast
11/7/2026
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Edisto Island Open Land Trust Annual Oyster Roast
📅 When: November 8, 2026
📍 Location: Edisto Island, SC
Hosted by the Edisto Island Open Land Trust, this annual oyster roast brings the community together for fresh oysters, Lowcountry food, live music, and an evening supporting the preservation of Edisto Island’s natural and rural character.
Charleston Habitat for Humanity Oyster Roast & BBQ
📅 When: November 7, 2026 — 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Location: Citadel Beach Club, Isle of Palms, SC
Hosted by Charleston Habitat for Humanity, this annual oyster roast features fresh oysters, barbecue, live music, lawn games, raffle prizes, and the Drive the Nail Competition. Proceeds support affordable housing and Charleston-area communities.
Mount Pleasant Chamber Holiday Party & Oyster Roast
📅 When: 12/10/26
📍 Location: Boone Hall Plantation – Cotton Dock, Mount Pleasant, SC
The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Party & Oyster Roast is held at the Cotton Dock at Boone Hall Plantation. The evening features oysters, food, drinks, and networking in one of Mount Pleasant’s best-known Lowcountry event settings.
Drayton Hall Annual Oyster Roast
📅 When: 12/6/26
📍 Location: Charleston, SC
Held on the historic grounds of Drayton Hall, this annual holiday oyster roast features all-you-can-eat fresh oysters, a chili bar, local beverages, and an afternoon beneath the estate’s live oaks. This popular Charleston tradition is held each December and typically sells out.
St. Matthew’s Annual Oyster Roast
📅 When: 2027 Date TBA
📍 Location: Hobcaw Yacht Club, Mount Pleasant, SC
A Charleston-area tradition for more than 50 years, St. Matthew’s Annual Oyster Roast brings the community together for oysters, food, fellowship, and fundraising at Hobcaw Yacht Club in Mount Pleasant. The long-running annual event is expected to return in 2027, with the date to be announced.
Beaufort & Port Royal Oyster Roast Events Calendar
Beaufort and Port Royal are home to a rich oyster harvesting tradition. Throughout the season, you’ll find community oyster roasts, waterfront festivals, and charity events featuring fresh local oysters.
Beaufort Oyster Festival
📅 When: January (Annual)
📍 Location: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort, SC
The Beaufort Oyster Festival celebrates the Lowcountry’s rich oyster heritage with fresh local oysters, live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, educational exhibits, and family-friendly activities along Beaufort’s beautiful waterfront.
Friends of Fort Fremont Oyster Roast
📅 When: March (Annual)
📍 Location: Live Oaks Park, Port Royal, SC
Hosted by the Friends of Fort Fremont, this popular annual fundraiser features fresh steamed oysters, homemade chili, live music, silent auction items, and community fellowship while supporting the preservation of historic Fort Fremont.
Beaufort Charities Oyster Roast
📅 When: March (Annual)
📍 Location: Live Oaks Park, Port Royal, SC
The Beaufort Charities Oyster Roast is one of the area’s premier fundraising events, bringing the community together for fresh local oysters, live entertainment, food, and auctions while supporting a variety of Lowcountry charitable organizations.
Bluffton & Hilton Head Oyster Roast Calendar
Bluffton and Hilton Head offer a variety of oyster roasts hosted by restaurants, nonprofits, breweries, and community organizations during the cooler months.
Hilton Head Oyster Festival
📅 When: 11/6 & 7/27 (Annual)
📍 Location: Hilton Head Island, SC
The Hilton Head Oyster Festival is one of the Lowcountry’s premier oyster celebrations, featuring fresh local oysters, live music, great food, family-friendly activities, and local vendors. It’s a favorite event for both residents and visitors looking to celebrate the start of oyster season.
Rotary Club of Bluffton Annual Oyster Roast
📅 When: March (Annual)
📍 Location: Bluffton, SC
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Bluffton, this annual oyster roast brings the community together for fresh oysters, Lowcountry favorites, live entertainment, and fundraising that supports local charitable programs throughout the Bluffton area.
Sea Pines Oyster Roast Series
📅 When: Winter Season
📍 Location: Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island, SC
Sea Pines Resort hosts seasonal oyster roasts in the beautiful Harbour Town area, serving fresh steamed oysters alongside classic Lowcountry cuisine, live music, and waterfront views. These popular events are a great way to experience Hilton Head during oyster season.
Nectar Farm Kitchen Oyster Roast Series
📅 When: October 3, November 14 & December 5, 2026; January 16, 2027
📍 Location: Nectar Farm Kitchen, Old Town Bluffton, SC
Nectar Farm Kitchen hosts a series of seasonal oyster roasts in Old Town Bluffton featuring fresh oysters and live music. The 2026–27 series provides several opportunities to enjoy a traditional Lowcountry oyster roast throughout the fall and winter season.
Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival Oyster Fest
📅 When: October 11, 2026, 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Oyster Factory Park, Bluffton, SC
Part of the annual Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival, Oyster Fest kicks off oyster season with fresh roasted oysters along the May River. The event also features a shrimp boil, barbecue, and live music in the waterfront setting of Oyster Factory Park.
Magical Night on the May Oyster Roast
📅 When: November 12, 2026, 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 Location: Oyster Factory Park, Bluffton, SC
Magical Night on the May is Hilton Head Christian Academy’s signature fall fundraiser, bringing the community together along the May River for a Lowcountry oyster roast, locally inspired food, live entertainment, and an auction. Proceeds from the evening support Hilton Head Christian Academy.
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