Mount Pleasant, South Carolina · February 28, 2027
Lowcountry Oyster Festival
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Lowcountry Oyster Festival
When is Lowcountry Oyster Festival 2027?
Lowcountry Oyster Festival 2027 runs on Sunday, February 28, 2027.
2027Sunday, February 28, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: Organizers announce the date each year, usually a Sunday in winter.
Lowcountry Oyster Festival schedule
- Sunday, February 28, 2027: The festival is held at Boone Hall Plantation, with live music on the main stage, raw oyster eating and shucking contests, a food court and a children's area.
Getting to Lowcountry Oyster Festival
- Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens is at 1235 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464.
- There is no charge for parking, and attendants guide you to a spot. Handicap parking is available, rideshare is recommended and there is no preferred parking.
Sources: thelocalpalate.com, lowcountryhospitalityassociation.com
Tickets and cost
For the 2026 festival, listed prices were $25 for general admission and $250 for VIP.
Source: localwineevents.com
History of Lowcountry Oyster Festival
The festival has been bringing the community together for over four decades. It has raised over $1.5 million for local charities, including $125,000 donated after the 2025 festival. Shells are recycled in local coastal waters to help rebuild reefs and fisheries.
Source: thelocalpalate.com
Lowcountry Oyster Festival: questions people ask
When is the Lowcountry Oyster Festival 2027?
It is on Sunday, February 28, 2027, at Boone Hall Plantation.
Where is the Lowcountry Oyster Festival?
It is held at Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, 1235 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC.
Is parking free at the Lowcountry Oyster Festival?
Yes. There is no charge for parking, and rideshare is recommended.
What can I bring to the Lowcountry Oyster Festival?
No pets, coolers or outside food and beverages are allowed. Oyster knives and gloves are sold at the festival.
Sources: lowcountryhospitalityassociation.com, thelocalpalate.com
About Lowcountry Oyster Festival
Over 45,000 pounds of steamed oysters, shucking contests and live music at Boone Hall Plantation near Charleston.
Billed as the world's largest oyster festival, it fills Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens in Mount Pleasant with steamed oysters, shucking and eating contests, a food court, beer, wine and live music on the main stage. There is a children's area called Pluff-a-Palooza. Parking is free on site. It runs rain or shine, and no coolers or outside food are allowed.
Know before you go
- Rideshare is recommended, and parking is free with attendants guiding you.
- No pets, coolers or outside food and drink are allowed.
- Charleston International (CHS) is about 25 minutes by car from Mount Pleasant.
Planning the trip
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