TODAY at NOON…tickets will go on sale for the 30th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival on Sunday, January 27, 2013. Be sure to “Like” us on Facebook at Charleston Food Festivals and Events as you can have a chance to WIN Oyster Festival Tickets!
To purchase the tickets, starting at noon today please go to click here.
We have two young girls in our group and at what age do they have to be for having a ticket? One is 6 and the other is 8.
thank you,
Richard Cutcher
Children 10 and under are Free with an adult ticket. Thank you!
My husband and I have 5 children ages 10 and under. Are all kids free with adults tickets? Or is it one free kid with one adult purchased ticket?
No all your children will be able to get in free with purchase of you and your husband’s tickets.
How are the oysters prepared?
Raw? Steamed? etc… is there separate pricing (by the bucket or dozen etc)??
All oysters are steamed. They will be available for purchase by the bucket.
What does the price of the tickets include? This would be the first time we would be coming down for this.
Thank you
Joann
The ticket price is just for admission into the event. The menu prices are as follows: Food/bev $2-$8, Wine $6, Beer $4-$6 (domestic/specialty), Soda/Water $2.
Thank you for attending the event, we look forward to having you!
Will there be any performers there this year?
Not So Serious will be playing at the Oyster Festival.
Are pets allowed I have a Springer that goes everywhere with me. Thanks.
No pets allowed at the Oyster Festival. Thank you!
Are pets allowed I have a Springer that goes everywhere with me. Thanks.
No pets allowed at the Oyster Festival. Thank you!
Is there an option to get raw oysters at the festival
No all oysters are steamed at the festival.
are dogs allowed on the grounds.
Please no pets at the Oyster Festival. Thank you!
Can we bring blankets and lawn chairs? How about coolers? Thanks!
Yes, you can bring blankets and chairs, but NO coolers. Thank you!
What are the prices after admission for the buckets?
Oyster Buckets will be $10 at the festival.
Are we allowed to bring in tables or tents this year?
No tables and tents, but please bring blankets and chairs. Thank you!
Is there a charge for the bounce castles and pony rides?
No pony rides at the festival this year, but the children’s area is free.
How much is a bucket of oysters.
Buckets of oysters will be $10.
How large are the buckets of oysters?
The buckets have approx. 3 dozen oysters
Will there be tickets being sold at the gate? And if so will they be the same cost ($12) as buying online?
Tickets will be available at the gate for $15.
since you only sell steamed oysters will there be vendors or other places to buy raw oysters on the half shell?? if you don’t know-how to shuck oysters will there be shuckers there to help??
No other oysters will be available for sale other then the steamed oysters. There will be other restaurants on site selling food, but as of right now do not know what they will be selling. I am sure there will be people there to ask for help about shucking oysters!
We have 5 kids under the age of 10. Will we need to buy tickets for some of them, or will they all be admitted in with our two adult tickets?
One child per adult ticket, thank you!
are their any camp grounds close by
Yes, KOA Campground is off Highway 17.
How do you enter the oyster eating contests and are the oysters already shucked?
You can sign up once in the festival. Yes, the oysters are already shucked and in cups ready to eat!
I’m in a pickle, since I have a pet oyster. Can’t I bring her to the festival? Just sayin!
Hi,
we’ve never been before…
Can we bring backpack and water bottles?
We need to bring own gloves, knife, napkins, sauce?
If we get a taxi there do you think we could catch a cab back to hotel? or are we better off driving?
Thanks!
You are more then welcome to bring backpacks, but no water bottles. You are also more then welcome to bring your own knives and gloves (or you can buy on site), but napkins and sauce we will have on site. We would definitely recommend driving to the event, use the entrance off Highway 17 (into Boone Hall) and then take the Park n Ride to the event. We are excited to have you out for your first Oyster Festival!
This will be our first time! super excited. Does this event normally sell out?
We would recommend either buying your tickets early or getting to the event early, because it can sell out!
Thank you for answering my earlier question. Have one more – do we need to bring our own knives/gloves or will they be provided?
What time does the festival start
The festival starts at 10:30am
Can you no longer buy tickets online? We forgot to do that early and don’t see where you can anymore? Tickets will still be sold at the gate right?
Hi! You can still buy tickets online!!! Go here
Let us know if you need anything else. Look forward to seeing you next Sunday!
Where can you still buy tickets at? The link says off sale……
Hi! So sorry – problem with our ticketing system. It’s fixed so please try again! Thanks and sorry fr the trouble!!
Are there any local venues where we can purchase tickets in advance? In past years we were able to purchase at various locations in the Charleston area. I haven’t found anything about advance purchase tickets this year, except for the online link. Please advise. Thanks!
You can purchase tickets at any area Southcoast Community Banks, Mt. Pleasant Visitor’s Center, Downtown Visitor’s Center or Boone Hall Farms. Plus you can purchase tickets at the event the day of.
Thanks so much for the info! Very helpful.
Do you have to pay for parking? If so how much is it?
Parking is free!
Also, you say one free child for each paid adult, I have a three year old and a baby do I need to purchase two adult tickets?
Of course not!!!! Bring on the kids
Your Q & A was very helpful. Thanks!
Is there any military discounts for admission the day of
Hi Christine – unfortunately no discounts other than the advance ticket price.