Beaufort Oyster Festival

BEAUFORT OYSTER FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

January 9 - 19

Tides to Tables - Restaurant Week

Tides to Tables Restaurant Week kicks off the Annual Beaufort Oyster Festival featuring local restaurants and their amazing cuisine on January 9, 2025.

January 17

BOF VIP Sponsor Appreciation Event - Invite Only

It’s that time of year again when Beaufort comes alive with the salty sea breeze and the irresistible aroma of freshly shucked oysters. We’re thrilled to kick off preparations for the Beaufort Oyster Festival and would love to have you onboard as a valued sponsor! Click here for details 

January 18

Oyster Boogie 5K

Join the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association for a USATF Certified 5K Race on Saturday morning January 18th in Downtown Beaufort.

Beaufort Oyster Festival | 10am - 6pm

Free Admission. Live Music: 10-6pm 

January 19

Beaufort Oyster Festival | 11am - 4pm

Free Admission. Live Music: 11-4pm

Over 15 local Educational Organizations

Entertainment Schedule

Oysters provided are all locally farmed or harvested! Oysters will be available steamed, raw, roasted, or fried! Other food options will be available as well.

Friday VIP Night – Invite Only: Campfire Tyler (7pm-9pm) 

Saturday: 

Boondockers  (10am-12pm)

Southbound 17 (12pm-2pm)

Purple Martins (2pm-5pm) 

Sunday: Campfire Tyler  (11am-1pm)

Stuck in Time Band (1pm-4pm)

Sunday: 

Campfire Tyler  (11am-1pm) 

Stuck in Time Band (1pm-3pm) 

OYSTER BOOGIE

5k RUN or WALK

Join the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association and Riverview Charter School for a USATF Certified 5K Race on Saturday morning January 18th in Downtown Beaufort.

BOF TICKETS

food & beverage

 

\Admission is FREE and you can purchase Food & Beverage Tickets on site to then use them at the festival to purchase food and drinks at the different vendors. NO PRESALE TICKETS

As a keystone species in the salty estuaries that surround Beaufort, oysters are a critical part of the local ecosystem. Enhance your Beaufort Oyster Festival experience by learning about oysters in their natural habitat on a special boat eco-tour to local oyster beds.

Bring your own partner double-elimination cornhole tournament to support the Riverview Charter Schools. $60 per team. $700 in cash payouts, a minimum 20 teams or payouts will be adjusted. There will also be a second chance tournament for any team that goes 0-2. Bring your bags or some will be provided.

RESTAURANT WEEK IN BEAUFORT, SC

Every year, the entire state of South Carolina turns into foodie heaven for Restaurant Week. This 11-day celebration from January 9-19, 2025 attracts people from all over the country to come try the amazing culinary creations of South Carolina’s top chefs. Hundreds of restaurants are offering special menu and specialty items, promotions, and incredible discounts. We will post menus and items as we receive them. 

Reservations are highly recommended!

STAY IN TOWN DURING THE FESTIVAL

We appreciate our premier sponsoring hotels and partners

THE BEAUFORT INN

Experience charm in Downtown Beaufort, South Carolina. 

HILTON GARDEN INN

Minutes from downtown and festival activities. 

SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT

Stylish, spacious guest suites with plenty of natural light.

HOLIDAY INN & SUITES BEAUFORT

Great Location And Amenities. Excellent Guest Reviews.

THE ANCHORAGE

Discover what it truly means to be on the waterfront. 

Quality Inn Beaufort

Quality Inn at Towncenter welcomes you to Beaufort. 

WE THANK OUR 2025 BEAUFORT OYSTER FESTIVAL SPONSORS