Join us on November 7th & 8th, 2025 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.
All You Can Eat Event, November 7th: 5-8pm at Shelter Cove Community Park:
All-you-can-eat steamed local oysters, lowcountry boil, pulled pork, seafood chowder & chili. Drinks sold separately. Live music by Rock Candy and limited availability.
Single Admission | $60, 12 and under $45
VIP Table | $750: Grab the ultimate Oyster Festival VIP experience, and secure yourself a table for 10 guests, alongside a bucket of oyster roast essentials. Only a small number of packages are available.
Food provided by Roy’s Place Catering. Beverages provided by Southern Eagle and Coca-Cola.
Festival Day, November 8th: 11am-5pm at Lowcountry Celebration Park:
Admission – Available on Saturday
Presale: $7.50, At the Door: $10
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.
Bands:
11 am – Noon | Soul Remedy
Noon – 2 pm | Groove Town Assault
2 – 3 pm | Soul Remedy
3 – 5 pm | CornBred
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.
For more information, click HERE.
Proceeds from our events benefit Island Rec.
