Festival Overview

Join us on November 8th & 9th, 2024 for one of Hilton Head Island's biggest events, Oyster Festival! An Island tradition for over 30 years and is beloved by locals and tourists. Oyster Festival features our local oyster clusters and shrimp. This Island Rec family fun event has live music, great atmosphere, and delicious food. Rain or shine event. No refunds will be given. *Oyster Festival is a cashless event, only credit cards and digital vouchers are accepted inside the event for food/drink/activities.

Friday | 5-8pm

All-you-can-eat steamed local oysters, lowcountry boil, pulled pork, seafood chowder & chili. Drinks sold separately. Live music and limited availability.

Admission | $65, 12 and under $45

Food provided by Roy's Place Catering. Beverages provided by Southern Eagle and Coca-Cola.

Band

Rock Candy

Location

Shelter Cove Community Park - 39 Shelter Cove Lane

Saturday | 11am-5pm

Admission - Available on Saturday
$10 - Adults
Free - Children under 11 and Veterans, Active Military, Police, and Fire free with ID card

Includes admission to the event to enjoy live music and browse local artisan pop-up shops. Food, beverages, and kid’s activities are sold separately. Cash can be used at the entrance and exchanged for a non-refundable digital voucher before entering the festival.

Please note: Artisan Pop up Shops do not take Oyster Festival Vouchers.

Bands

11 - 12 pm | CornBred
12 - 2 pm | The Chiggers
2 - 3 pm | CornBred
3 - 5 pm | The Nice Guys

Location

Lowcountry Celebration Park - Pope Avenue (Near Coligny Circle)

Afterparty

Keep the party going by visiting The Bank (59 Pope Avenue) for the official Oyster Festival Afterparty conveniently down the street! It’s an 8-minute walk from the park.