The 38th Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival

North Carolina Oyster Festival

Saturday, October 20th from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, October 21st from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The 38th Annual North Carolina Oyster Festival will feature local cuisine, arts and crafts, children’s activities, live music, an oyster eating contest, the Oyster Shucking Contest, and the delectable Oyster Stew Cook-off. The ‘Fest is made possible by the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce and the support of many generous area businesses and a wonderful group of volunteers and, most importantly, the weekend’s dedicated revelers.

Festival-goers can enjoy watching the shuckers compete for the title of 2018 North Carolina Oyster Festival Shucking Champion on Saturday and on Sunday taste the best of the best as the competition heats up for the Oyster Stew-off. Bring your chairs and enjoy the lineup featuring popular beach bands, cover bands, and everything in between.

Price Range: $5.00 / Children under 12 are FREE

Concert Schedule:

October 20th

Wayne Stewart & September Rain. – 9:30 am -12:00 pm

Chocolate Chip & Co. – 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Trey Calloway – 3:30 – 6:00 pm

October 21st

Tina Smith – 10:15 am – 12:45 pm

The Tim Clark Band – 2:30 pm -5:00 pm

Contest Schedule:

Oyster Eating Contest

Saturday, October 20th 11:00 am. Admission $5

Oyster Shucking Contest

Saturday, October 20th 2:00 pm.

Oyster Stew Cook-Off

Sunday, October 21st 12:000 pm. People choice judge fee $5.

Photos from Official NC Oyster Festival Website.