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The Greater Charleston Restaurant Association, Inc (GCRA) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to be the advocate of its member restaurants, providing them the resources they need so that their guests can savor and celebrate Lowcountry cuisine.The GCRA is committed to giving back to our community through charitable efforts supporting the tri-county area, now recognized as one of the nation’s premier dining destinations.
General Admission – *available for sale November 30, 2020
$17.50/advanced; $25 day of – (online & official Visitor Centers). Children 10 and under are free with an adult general admission ticket. Includes entry into event. The general admission ticket grants you access into the festival. Once inside, you may purchase food & beverage tickets separately with a debit or credit card. This is a cashless event.
VIP – $150 before December 31, 2020 and $180 starting January 1st, 2021. These frequently sell out, so encouraged to buy in advance. VIP has its own supply of unlimited food (including steamed oysters) and beverages under the tent. Food not within VIP is not included and can be purchased separately with a debit or credit card. 21+ section. No kids allowed. This is a cashless event. See main event page for menu.
Allowed: Strollers | Wagons | Foldable Chairs | Oyster Knives and Gloves
Not allowed: Pets | Coolers | Outside Food and Beverages | Foldable Tables
Yes, the event will be rain or shine! Think of the Oyster Festival like you do mail delivery – good anytime!
General Admission – *available for sale November 30, 2020
$17.50/advanced; $25 day of – (online & official Visitor Centers). Children 10 and under are free with an adult general admission ticket. Includes entry into event. The general admission ticket grants you access into the festival. Once inside, you may purchase food & beverage tickets separately with a debit or credit card. This is a cashless event.
VIP – $150 before December 31, 2020 and $180 starting January 1st, 2021. These frequently sell out, so encouraged to buy in advance. VIP has its own supply of unlimited food (including steamed oysters) and beverages under the tent. Food not within VIP is not included and can be purchased separately with a debit or credit card. 21+ section. No kids allowed. This is a cashless event. See main event page for menu.
Allowed: Strollers | Wagons | Foldable Chairs | Oyster Knives and Gloves
Not allowed: Pets | Coolers | Outside Food and Beverages | Foldable Tables
Yes, the event will be rain or shine! Think of the Oyster Festival like you do mail delivery – good anytime!
Food can be purchased from a variety of vendors. Food items range from $1 – $6.
Oysters are available by the bucket, steamed. One bucket is around 2 1/2 dozen oysters and is market value.
Gates open at 10am and the event ends 5pm. For a full schedule of events and offerings, please see our event page on the website.
There is no charge for general parking and the attendants will guide you into a parking space. Handicap parking is available for free. These spots are first-come first-serve.
There is no charge for general parking! Attendants will be available to guide you to a parking spot. Handicap parking is available.
For your convenience their are two entrances. The Main Entrance is located at 1235 Long Point Road. The Hwy 17 Entrance is located at 2330 US Highway 17. If arriving via Uber, Lyft or taxi use The Main Entrance
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