Beaufort Oyster Festival 2026

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 a.m. – 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 a.m. 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 a.m.–12 p.m. High-energy country & Americana to start the day. Black Lion Reggae — 12 p.m.–2 p.m. Feel-good reggae rhythms by the waterfront. The Deckhands Band — 2 p.m.–5 p.m. Coastal rock and favorites to close out Day One. Sunday, January 18, 2026, Cornhole Tournament – 12 p.m. – Join the fun or cheer on your favorites at the annual festival cornhole showdown. Sunday Entertainment Campfire Tyler — 11 a.m–1 p.m. Acoustic vibes with a Lowcountry flair. Boondockers — 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Country, rock, and crowd favorites to wrap up the weekend. Sean Hickey — 3 p.m.–5 p.m. 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. Beaufort Oyster Festival.