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BEAUFORT OYSTER FESTIVALJanuary 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
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, 700 Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902-4753, United States
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