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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.

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