The Lowcountry Oyster Festival returns on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Boone Hall Plantation (1235 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC).
Highlights of this event include the legendary oyster shucking and oyster eating contests, as well as beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and a variety of food options from local restaurants and food trucks.
The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is a charity fundraiser that has donated over $1.5 million since its inception, spanning more than forty years. The 2025 festival donated $125,000 to local causes.
The festival is a rain-or-shine event. No pets, coolers, or outside food and beverages will be allowed.
There are two entrances to the event: the main entrance of Boone Hall, located at 1235 Long Point Road, and the entrance at 2330 US Highway 17. If arriving via Uber, Lyft, or taxi, please use the 1235 Long Point Road entrance. The drop-off will be at the front parking lot of Boone Hall Plantation.
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–Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: Lowcountry Hospitality Association)