Beaufort Oyster Festival 2026

BEAUFORT OYSTER FESTIVAL

January 17–18, 2026 | Downtown Beaufort at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

Celebrating the rich seafood heritage of the Lowcountry with 100% local oysters, local chefs, and local brews.

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Oyster Boogie 5K Run – 8:00 AM – Kick off the festival with our annual Oyster Boogie 5K, starting and finishing in beautiful downtown Beaufort. All ages and running levels welcome.

Festival Day – Opens at 10:00 AM

Enjoy fresh, 100% local oysters, Lowcountry fare, local beer from Shellring Aleworks, area organizations and educators, live music and more.

Saturday Entertainment Lineup

Southbound 17 — 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
High-energy country & Americana to start the day.

Black Lion Reggae
— 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Feel-good reggae rhythms by the waterfront.

The Deckhands Band — 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Coastal rock and favorites to close out Day One.

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Cornhole Tournament – 12:00 PM – Join the fun or cheer on your favorites at the annual festival cornhole showdown.

Sunday Entertainment

Campfire Tyler — 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Acoustic vibes with a Lowcountry flair.

Boondockers — 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Country, rock, and crowd favorites to wrap up the weekend.

Sean Hickey — 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Crowd Favorites!

Local Food & Drink

The Beaufort Oyster Festival proudly features:

100% locally harvested oysters
Lowcountry seafood + local food vendors
Local beer by Shellring Aleworks

TIDES TO TABLES RESTAURANT WEEK January 9 – 18th