NC Oyster Festival

Ocean Isle Beach

2022 marks the 41st anniversary of the North Carolina Oyster Festival. October 15 & 16, celebrate everything Oyster with a variety of foods, crafts, contests, children's activities and musical performances at Town Center Park in Ocean Isle Beach. The Festival's signature Oyster Shucking Contest will be held on Saturday. There will be plenty of oyster dishes to sample as well as food of all types. Bring a chair to sit back and enjoy live music featuring a variety of genres. Dancing is encouraged!

The weekend's musical entertainment will kick-off with a concert by The Entertainers Friday, October 14 at 6 pm at Town Park.

Festival Hours: Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

Saturday Entertainment:

Split Shot                                       9:30 a.m.
Terry Douglas                               12:00 noon
Gary Lowder & Smokin' Hot       3:00 p.m.

Sunday Entertainment:

Sea & Sand Band                         10:00 a.m.
The Embers                                    1:30 p.m.

For detailed festival information, please visit the event website.

ADDRESS: Town Center Park, 11 E. 2nd Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

PHONE: 1-800-426-6644 , (910) 754-6644

EMAIL: Send Email

PRICE RANGE: Adults - $5.00 cash only, Children 12 and under - Free