What is it?
The Ocean Isle Oyster Festival celebrates that most delicious of mollusks! Hence, there is plenty of oyster-related fun to be had: an oyster shucking championship, an oyster cook-off, as well as just plain old good eatin'.
But, that alone wouldn't be true festival. So there's also live music, road racing, and more water activities than you can shake an oyster at. There's even a surfing contest.
Where is it?
The Ocean Isle Oyster Festival takes place in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. Located on the Atlantic coast, this tiny town of only a few hundred inhabitants swells to over 30,000 people during the festival, but still boasts a cozy New England atmosphere and plenty of accommodations.
When is it?
The Ocean Isle Oyster Festival is an annual event held each October. In 2008, the festival will be held over the 18th and 19th.
Our take
A delight for seafood and non-seafood lovers alike. Sure, the former may enjoy their time just a little bit more, but that's only natural. As for when you're not eating: a magnificent oceanfront, organized fun and a wonderful festive atmosphere, and North Carolina hospitality. Plus, if you drive in to Ocean Isle Beach, you get to experience Carolina's natural beauty, which, let me tell you, is worth the trip all in itself.
The Ocean Isle Oyster Festival celebrates that most delicious of mollusks! Hence, there is plenty of oyster-related fun to be had: an oyster shucking championship, an oyster cook-off, as well as just plain old good eatin'.
But, that alone wouldn't be true festival. So there's also live music, road racing, and more water activities than you can shake an oyster at. There's even a surfing contest.
Where is it?
The Ocean Isle Oyster Festival takes place in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. Located on the Atlantic coast, this tiny town of only a few hundred inhabitants swells to over 30,000 people during the festival, but still boasts a cozy New England atmosphere and plenty of accommodations.
When is it?
The Ocean Isle Oyster Festival is an annual event held each October. In 2008, the festival will be held over the 18th and 19th.
Our take
A delight for seafood and non-seafood lovers alike. Sure, the former may enjoy their time just a little bit more, but that's only natural. As for when you're not eating: a magnificent oceanfront, organized fun and a wonderful festive atmosphere, and North Carolina hospitality. Plus, if you drive in to Ocean Isle Beach, you get to experience Carolina's natural beauty, which, let me tell you, is worth the trip all in itself.