Support Us Button Widget

Upcoming oyster roasts in Charleston

Shuck, yeah — clean your oyster knives and wash your special roast rags, it’s time to prepare for seven upcoming oyster roasts.

Bed of oysters in Charleston, SC

City Editors Callie + Erika can never say no to a good oyster roast.

Photo by @lowcountryoysterfestival

The new year is just around the corner and you know what that means — it’s prime oyster roast season. Here in the Lowcountry, every month is a good month for an oyster roast. Here are several flavorful events you can look forward to in 2025.

Save the Light Annual Oyster Roast | Sunday, Jan. 5 | 2-5 p.m. | Bowens Island Restaurant | Tickets $75+ | Your ticket includes access to live music, oysters, chili, hot dogs, chicken bog + benefits the preservation of Morris Island Lighthouse.

Oysters on the Point | Sat, Jan. 11, Jan. 25, Feb. 8, Mar. 1 | 2-6 p.m. | Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina | Tickets $10+ | This winter series features locally steamed oysters, live music, a Bloody Mary Bar, and plenty of beer choices.

Saturday Oyster Roast |Every Saturday through March | 12 p.m. | Islander 71 Fish House and Deck Bar | $30 for all you can eat | This weekly oyster roast is held on Saturday and goes until supplies last.

2025 Oyster Wire Reef Build & Roast | Sunday, Jan. 12 | 2-5 p.m. | Gold Bug Island | Tickets $65 | Socialize while enjoying bluegrass music + fresh oysters, homemade chili, and desserts.

Bring Your Own Shuckers Oyster Roast | Sunday, Jan. 19, Feb. 23, March 30 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Firefly Distillery | Tickets $45 | Enjoy music from local DJs as you shuck all-you-can-eat oysters.

2025 Lowcountry Oyster Festival | Sunday, Feb. 2 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Boone Hall Plantation | Tickets $25+ | Join the world’s largest oyster festival + support The Charleston Restaurant Foundation’s mission is to advance charitable efforts of the Lowcountry Hospitality Association.

Shucked and Sauced | Sunday, Feb 2 | 1-4 p.m. | Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park | Tickets $175 | Funds raised from this event support free programming, providing opportunities for the community to engage, learn, and connect with their parks.

Want to put another oyster roast on our radar? Send us an email with the details.

More from CHStoday
The Magnolia Landing development will span 192 acres and provide working, housing, dining, and entertainment options for the community.
It’s not just Charleston getting the praise; the Lowcountry has several hotels, resorts, and islands honored in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
We keep an eye on your clicks to make sure CHStoday is always filled with content you love.
Sponsored
Charleston has a packed list of races to get prepared for throughout the year
Deep dive into this guide and learn how to navigate the annual two-day music festival loaded with live music and food inspired by the Lowcountry.
Dining in the Holy City is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
The Swedish car company is celebrating 70 years, and it has sold more than 5 million cars in the US.
The annual festival will be back on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Riverfront Park in North Charleston. The Charleston Beer Fest will offer tastings from 75+ breweries, live music, and a variety of local vendors.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.