# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 45th Annual NC Oyster Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Mark your calendars because one of Brunswick County’s favorite traditions is coming back this fall!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟒𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐂 𝐎𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔–𝟏𝟖, and it’s shaping up to be another incredible weekend filled with live music, food, shopping, family fun, and community celebration.

Community Night kicks things off on Friday, October 16 from 6PM–8PM with live music from The Sea Cruz Band. It’s the perfect way to start the weekend with great music and a fun night out at the beach.

Saturday, October 17 | 9AM–6PM
Sunday, October 18 | 10AM–5PM

We’re proud to welcome Novant Health as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 NC Oyster Festival.

A special thank you as well to The Cheek Team, our Community Night and Main Stage Sponsor, for helping bring this exciting weekend of entertainment and community fun to life.

A huge thank you to our host site, the Town of Ocean Isle Beach, for helping make this event possible each year.

Special thanks as well to Pelican’s Perch for their continued partnership and support of the NC Oyster Festival.

We’re also proud to recognize Corning Credit Union as our Social Media Sponsor for the 2026 NC Oyster Festival.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ocean-isle-beach/45th-annual-nc-oyster-festival/200030446192024
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, live-music, health-wellness, shopping, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 276

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ocean Isle Beach
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 11 East 2nd Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC, United States, North Carolina 28469
- **lat**: 33.88888
- **long**: -78.43564
- **full address**: 11 East 2nd Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC, United States, North Carolina 28469

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 45th Annual NC Oyster Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d8005304721284b7b48d2783951dcb6075095d59f8425fb21fe667c42d377d6a-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788614096

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 45th Annual NC Oyster Festival being held?
  - **A:** 45th Annual NC Oyster Festival takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 11 East 2nd Street, Ocean Isle Beach, NC, United States, North Carolina 28469.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 45th Annual NC Oyster Festival?
  - **A:** 45th Annual NC Oyster Festival is organized by North Carolina Oyster Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 45th Annual NC Oyster Festival is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ocean Isle Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 270+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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