2026 Hilton Head Oyster Festival

The weekend kicks off Friday, November 6 from 5-8pm at Shelter Cove Community Park with an all-you-can-eat feast featuring steamed local oysters, Lowcountry boil, pulled pork, shrimp and grits, and chili. Beverages will be available for purchase, along with live music throughout the evening. Friday night admission is $60, with a limited number of VIP tables available for groups of 10. We will sell out, so buy tickets now! The celebration continues Saturday, November 7 from 11am-5pm at Lowcountry Celebration Park. Saturday’s festival features local oysters and seafood, live entertainment, artisan vendors, food and beverages, and activities for the kids. Admission is $10 at the gate, with free admission for children under 11 and veterans, active military, police and firefighters with ID. After Saturday's festivities, keep the celebration going at the official Oyster Festival Afterparty at The Bank, located just a short walk from Lowcountry Celebration Park. The Hilton Head Oyster Festival is a rain-or-shine, cashless event, with credit cards accepted for food, beverages and activities. Come hungry, bring the family and enjoy a weekend celebrating great food, live music and one of the Lowcountry’s most beloved traditions.