Sunday, February 1, 2026

About the Festival

The 42nd Lowcountry Oyster Festival will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Boone Hall Plantation. Check back for more event details!

Who’s ready to do some oyster shucking? How does over 50,000 pounds of oysters sound? The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world’s largest oyster festival! Highlights include live music on the main stage, raw oyster eating and shucking contests, wine, a selection of domestic and imported beers, specialty cocktails, a Children’s Area (“Pluff-a-Palooza”) and a Food Court showcasing a variety of local favorite restaurants to satisfy everyone’s taste.

The Charleston Restaurant Foundation (CRF) mission is to support the charitable deeds of the Lowcountry Hospitality Association, which serves the geographical area of Charleston, South Carolina.   Its focus is to advocate its member restaurants by providing them the resources they need so that their guests can savor and celebrate Lowcountry cuisine.  Annual fundraising events enable the CRF to give back to the community that has so generously supported its members.  To date, those fundraising efforts have enabled the CRF to donate over One Million, Five Hundred Thousand ($1,500,000) Dollars to local charities. In 2025, the CRF was able to donate $125,000 to the benefitting charities and education partners!

 

Frequently asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • DOES THE EVENT HAVE A CLEAR BAG POLICY?

    Yes, ALL bags will be searched before entry. The following bags are allowed:

    -Clutch bags, waist packs, fanny packs with no more than one compartment. Clutches must be no larger than 6.5″x4.5″.

    -Medical and diaper bags

    -One gallon or smaller clear freezer bags

    -Clear bag

  • ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED IN THE VIP AREA?

    No person under the age of 21 is allowed in the VIP tent.  This includes young children. No exceptions!

  • WHAT AM I ALLOWED TO BRING INSIDE OF THE FESTIVAL?

    Not allowed: Pets | Outside Food and Beverages | Foldable Tables | Tents

    Allowed: Strollers | Wagons | Foldable Chairs | Oyster Knives and Gloves 

  • IS THE EVENT RAIN OR SHINE?

    Yes, the event will be rain or shine. 

  • HOW LONG IS THE EVENT?

    Gates open at 10am and everything concludes at 5pm. For a full schedule of events and offerings, please see our event page on the website. 

  • IS THERE A COST FOR PARKING?

    There is no charge for general parking. The attendants will park you in the next available spot. Handicap parking is available. For guests entering the event using the Highway 17N entrance, there are park and ride shuttles being run continually through Boone Hall that take you from the parking lot to near the entrance. 

  • HOW DO I GET TO EVENT?

    There will be two entrances. The Main Entrance is located at 1235 Long Point Road. You may also enter at 2330 US Highway 17. If arriving via Uber, Lyft or taxi please give them the 1235 Long Point Rd. address. The drop-off will be at the front parking lot of Boone Hall Plantation. 

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Event Information

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Boone Hall Plantation

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Parking

There is no charge for parking​! ​​Attendants will be available to guide you to a parking spot. Handicap ​parking is available and rideshare is recommended! Please note that there is NOT preferred parking.

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Directions

For your convenience their are multiple entrances. The Main Entrance is located at 1235 Long Point Road (Uber, Lyft or taxi please use this entrance). The Hwy 17 Entrance is located at 2330 US Highway 17.

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