Festival Overview
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.
Friday Night Sponsor
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.
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.
Band
Rock Candy
Location
Shelter Cove Community Park - 39 Shelter Cove Lane
Saturday | 11am-5pm
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
TBD
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.
Thank you to our Offical Spirits Sponsor